MWCC Foundation Receives $25,000 Grant To Support Child Watch Program

The Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Foundation has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts (CFNCM) to support MWCC’s Child Watch program. The funding was awarded through the Community Foundation’s Career Readiness and Educational Access Grant Committee.

Child Watch provides on-campus childcare support for MWCC students while they attend classes and pursue their education. By helping address childcare needs, the program removes a significant barrier that can make it difficult for student parents to enroll in college, attend classes consistently, and complete their degrees and certificates.

“We are incredibly grateful to the CFNCM for this generous investment in our students and their families,” said MWCC Director of Student Parent Supports, Ann Reynolds. “For students who are balancing college with the responsibilities of raising a family, access to childcare can make the difference between having to step away from their education and being able to continue toward their goals.”

The $25,000 grant will help MWCC continue providing resources for student parents, including support through the Child Watch program. Student parent support is part of the college’s broader commitment to reducing barriers to higher education and providing students with the support they need to succeed.

“Supporting student parents is an investment not only in their education, but in the long-term well-being of their families and our region,” said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “We appreciate the CFNCM’s recognition of the role programs like Child Watch play in creating equitable access to higher education.”

About the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, a non-profit public charity, is the leading community foundation in the region, managing charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and other non-profit organizations. Learn more at cfncm.org.