Outreach

WOW supports Wilmington families and individuals when life takes an unexpected turn — such as financial, emotional, or medical hardship and other life-changing events. 

Need-Based Assistance Programs

Income-qualified programs providing direct support to families facing financial hardship (e.g., holiday assistance, school supplies, seasonal support).

Need-Based Assistance

Groceries, utility bill assistance, and other basic needs. Note: we do not assist with housing payments.
*requires a completed application, photo id, and proof of Wilmington, MA residency (utility bill, pay stub, etc.).

Sponsor-a-Child/Senior

Financial assistance for activities for low-income school-aged children and senior citizens.
*requires a completed application, photo id, and proof of Wilmington, MA residency (utility bill, pay stub, etc.).

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Easter Baskets

Easter Baskets for children whose family/household is in financial need.
*requires a completed application, photo id, and proof of Wilmington, MA residency (utility bill, pay stub, etc.).

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School Supplies

Back-to-school backpacks filled with school supplies for low-income students in Wilmington.
*requires a completed application, photo id, and proof of Wilmington, MA residency (utility bill, pay stub, etc.).

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Holiday Gift Assistance

Holiday gifts for low-income Wilmington residents.
*requires a completed application, photo id, and proof of Wilmington, MA residency (utility bill, pay stub, etc.).

Community Engagement & Support

Programs that strengthen and uplift the broader community through sponsorships, partnerships, care packages, scholarships, and community presence efforts.

Care Packages

Small gifts and gift cards delivered in a hand-decorated package to Wilmington resident(s) experiencing emotional and/or medical hardships. *Not intended for those in need of financial support. Requests can not be made for oneself or household.

Scholarships

Awarded annually to Wilmington’s graduating seniors regardless of the high school attended.

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Sponsorships

Activities, supplies, fundraising baskets, sponsorship donations, and more for Wilmington community groups and non-profit organizations.

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Junior WOW

Led by our high school leadership council, Junior WOW introduces Wilmington youth to the concept of community service. The group sponsors activities such as packaging candy, raking, Valentine cards, posters for Special Olympians, the Town-wide Egg Hunt, and more!