Community Foundation Increases Grant Support by Nearly $1 Million

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Over 100 organizations across the Pioneer Valley received $3.2 million in grants from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

The foundation increased its financial support of the organizations by nearly $1 million this year, said Megan Burke, the foundation's president and CEO.

The grants were made through partnerships with a private donor and the MassMutual Foundation.

The grant money will be used to support the organizations.

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