Funds at Work

Funds raised through community donors and the Festival of Trees enable us to support countless organizations and families in Wilmington. Below are some examples of how we put WOW funds to work this year.

Scholarships

(6) $2,5000 scholarships awarded to Wilmington graduates.

Donations to Local Organizations

  • Wilmington Public Schools
  • WHS & Shawsheen Tech sports teams & clubs
  • WEF teacher grants
  • WHS Boosters
  • Many community-focused non-profits and organizations
  • Wilmington Memorial Library museum passes
  • WCTV Youth Program
  • Wilmington Fire Department
  • Wilmington Police Department
  • Enrichment programs for seniors

Programs for Low-Income Residents

  • Back-to-school supplies for students and schools
  • Holiday Assistance
  • Easter Baskets
  • Thanksgiving meals

Hosting of Town Activities

  • Winter movie night
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Pumpkin decorating
  • Gingerbread cookie decorating
  • Valentine card making
  • Candy distribution to local seniors & veterans
  • Card making for veterans
  • Poster creation for Special Olympians
  • "Senior" Prom at the Senior Center
  • Welcome Walk (Seniors welcome Grade K to Wilmington Schools)

Sponsorship of Community Events

  • Fun on the Fourth Family Day
  • Wilmington Fall Fest
  • Special Olympics Unified Game Day
  • Wilmington Farmers Market
  • Parish of the Transfiguration's Novemberfest

Need-Based Assistance

  • Utility bill payments
  • Household goods
  • Food/meals
  • Financial assistance for activities of school-aged children or senior citizens of low income
  • Care packages for families or individuals experiencing emotional or medical hardship