Friends of the Council on Aging
The FRIENDS of the Sherborn Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established in 2008 by the late Peggy Sacuto, an advocate for older adults while she was a resident in Sherborn.
The FRIENDS mission is to assist and support the Sherborn COA with its excellent programs. Additionally, The FRIENDS may fundraise for additional and future needed programs, events, projects, facilities, and support services for Sherborn’s older adults, their families, and caregivers not otherwise supported by the Sherborn COA town budget or governmental appropriations.
One of the long-term goals of the FRIENDS is to support Sherborn’s older adults by helping to raise funds for a permanent location where older residents can congregate, participate in programs and events, exercise, provide emergency shelter, and much more.
We are always looking for new members who are interested in becoming involved with the FRIENDS group. New members are welcome to contact one of our board members or attend a meeting. It is always great to get new people involved with new ideas and suggestions. Contact the COA office for the contact information.
2023 Annual Appeal Is Here! Please consider making a donation.
The FRIENDS are able to support so many programs, services, and events for Sherborn seniors because of generous donations from Sherborn residents. You can contribute to the FRIENDS of the Sherborn COA by one of the following mechanisms:
- Please click on this link to print your FSCOA Appeal letter .
- Consider making an “in Memory of” donation to memorialize loved ones
- Consider naming the FRIENDS of the Sherborn COA as a beneficiary under your will or planned giving instrument.
- To make an online donation click here.
Annual Student Service Award – Check in the Spring for award announcement
Each year the FRIENDS of the Sherborn COA publicly recognizes a student, or student group, who has participated in individual or community services related to Sherborn senior citizens and/or the programs of the Sherborn Council on Aging. This award is designed to foster intergenerational relationships, promote community service serving Sherborn seniors, enhance the lives of Sherborn’s seniors, and encourage and reward students for outstanding service. The awards are given to juniors or seniors in high school residing in Sherborn.
The next deadline is May 1, 2024. Click here for the Award Description and for the Application
