Donations and
 Fundraising 

Funding

The NWW Committee is a leader in the development of affordable housing and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. NWW receives funding from a variety of sources.  

Housing costs are partially offset by grants from local, state and federal sources, including:

• City of Newton Community Development Block Grant program

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Facilities Consolidation Fund

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Local housing authorities

• Private sources

Residential support services are funded primarily through contracts with:

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation or

• Families and individuals served by NWW pay according to their income.

Vacation scholarships, recreational opportunities, internships, special events, community education programs and outreach activities are funded by grants from:

• Horace Cousens Industrial Fund;

• First Parish Church in Weston;

• Rebecca Pomroy Foundation;

• Wellesley Village Congregational Church;

• City of Newton Community Development Block Grant program.

Leaving a Legacy

Charitable gift annuity-is a wonderful way to make a meaningful charitable gift while helping to meet the long-term financial needs of a loved one.  With a gift annuity, you make a charitable gift of cash or other property.  Then, if you desire, you can receive fixed payments for life.  The frequency and rate of the payments are determined at the time the gift annuity is funded.  The payments will continue regardless of how long you and/or other recipients live.

charitable remainder trusts- are irrevocable trusts that feature income based on the value of the property given to the charity.  The annuity trust pays a fixed income based on the value of the assets at the time the trust is created.  Once the trust is created, capital gains tax can be avoided or postponed, and an income tax deduction is available for a portion of the value of the property.  Income from the charitable remainder trust may be taxed favorably under lower capital gains tax rates.  There can also be estate tax benefits.

bequests- are planned gifts such as, but not limited to, stocks/bonds, cash, personal property or life insurance naming, that allow you to legally designate a planned gift to your interested benefactor, such as the NWW Committee.  Bequests have some income and tax advantages, as well as assurance that your assets provide a continued legacy and allow the ability to provide a lasting memorial for a family member or a friend.  Bequests provide a solid financial strength and generous support for the NWW community.

If any of these interest you or if you would like more information about leaving a legacy to NWW please contact Nancy Slamin, Executive Director at 617-964-6860.  Thank you.

Donations and Things We Need

 “the measure of a life well-lived is not in what you have, 
but in what you give…” 

NWW welcomes contributions from individuals and businesses to support its many programs and activities.  All contributions are tax deductible as allowable by IRS guidelines.  If you make a cash contribution, checks should be made payable to "NWW Committee, Inc.".  For information on other kinds of donations, such as stocks or irrevocable trusts, please read the section below about Leaving a Legacy.

Throughout the year, NWW seeks a variety of items for its annual Autumn Auction.  Donations of gift certificates to restaurants and local businesses are always popular items.  Should you like to solicit for items or donate, please contact Betty Kazanjian, our Administrative Assistant, at 617-964-6860, extension 10 for more information. 

NWW Wish List

From time to time NWW is on the lookout for specific items we are in need of.  See the list below for our current needs.  Please contact our office for more information concerning a donation of any of the items below.  Thank you.

Gift certificates from restaurants and businesses

Tickets/Passes For Sporting or Cultural Events

1301 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts  02459
Phone: (617) 964-6860 Fax: (617) 630-9132