Festival of Trees Beneficiaries 2025-2016

The Arc of Greater Brockton (Brockton) - arcofgreaterbrockton.org  works in partnership with, and for, the community to provide advocacy, information, and direct services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder and their families. Our services provide choice and empowerment while supporting individuals as they strive to realize their personal goals. We promote independence, respect and dignity.  
 

Easton Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) (Easton) - https://eastonfire.com/helpful-links/community-emergency-response-team/  provides a trained and organized team of volunteers to supplement emergency responders in Easton with sheltering, vaccination clinics, fire rehab, logistical support, etc.. Additionally, they provide assistance to the community during public events.  Funding is used to support the volunteers apparel, giveaways (advertising), safety equipment and items used during various events.   

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Family & Community Resources (Brockton) - fcr-ma.org  provides a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all survivors of trauma, including those impacted by domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse, bereavement, and other causes.  With the understanding that the aim of equality and justice is ongoing, we are committed to modeling diversity, inclusivity, and equity within our organization to reflect the communities in which we serve.  

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House of Possibilities (HOPe) (Easton) - houseofpossibilities.org provides children and adults with disabilities and their families with a life-changing path to greater independence: a nurturing community, groundbreaking programs, meaningful opportunities, and passionate advocacy that free them to grow and thrive. HOPe’s tagline - See What Belonging Can Do - reinforces its belief that inclusion and community are powerful forces when combined with the right tools to help participants reach or exceed their goals. 

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James Luke Easton Youth Sports Foundation (Easton) - (email) lukey52@yahoo.com committed to raising funds to pay athletic fees for children in Easton that would otherwise be unable to play sports due to financial issues.

 

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) (North Attleboro) - joeandruzzifoundation.org  is committed to providing help, hope, and a reason to smile, for New England cancer patients and their families by contributing support when it is needed most. JAF was established in 2008 to serve cancer patients of all ages who are experiencing financial hardship. It offers five programs: Financial Assistance, Food Security Assistance, Extraordinary Needs Fund, Treatment Transportation, and (Up)Beat Events.  All programs are implemented with social workers and patient resource specialists at 101 hospitals and cancer centers throughout New England.