Celebrate IMPACT
Join Us! Tickets Available Online.
Celebrate the people behind Watertown’s core food security programs.
Help honor their actions and impact in meeting the food needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.
Watertown's Got Talent
Watertown's Got Talent, in partnership with the Watertown Community Foundation is BACK for a third year! Please join us at Arsenal Yards for a fun-filled evening of talent, entertainment, a special Mighty Squirrel Pop Up Biergarten & more.
When: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 5:30 - 7:30PM (Doors open at 5:00 pm and Mighty Squirrel will begin serving at that time)
Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards
A ll proceeds from this event benefit the Watertown Community Foundation.
VIP: Watertown Community Party Package: $10 with all proceeds benefiting the Watertown Community Foundation.
VIP Package Includes
1 Free Beer from Mighty Squirrel
$5 Gift Card to Majestic 7
5 Raffle Tickets
Swag Bag (with Arsenal Yards Koozie)
Coupon from Roche Bros.
Jersey Mike's “Grassroots Card”
Squeeze Massage Coupon
7 Day Trial to F45 Training
That is a $25+ value and 100% of proceeds go to the Watertown Community Foundation!
Stick a Fork In It! Food Festival 2024
A delicious way to support WCF! C'mon over to Arsenal Yards for their second annual Food Festival!
Round up your foodie friends or fam and join us for an evening you won't want to miss. Featuring over 10 of Arsenal Yards amazing restaurants & eateries, plus live music, Mighty Squirrel biergarten & much more.
When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Time: 4:30 - 7:30pm
Where: All around Arsenal Yards!
Tickets: tickets on sale soon through Arsenal Yards website
Included in ticket price is sampling at the participating restaurants, and access to all other entertainment.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and limited space available. No tickets will be sold at the door. Check in is required upon arrival in front of Marshalls.
All proceeds benefit the Watertown Community Foundation. Tickets required and limited space available, get yours TODAY! *Don’t wait to get your ticket, last year we sold out!*
Conley's Dining Fundraiser: May 20, 2024
Come on down to one of Watertown’s favorite pubs to enjoy dinner and a pint (or two) Monday, May 20, 2024. 10% of all sales after 5PM will be donated to WCF.
Watertown Helps Out: May 2024
Learn more about Watertown Helps Out and all the volunteer opportunities available during the month of May, 2024. Click here for details.
Deadline to Apply for 2024 Spring Grants (Institutional and Program): April 24, 2024
The Watertown Community Foundation announces two Spring 2024 grant programs to support local nonprofits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects. Apply by April 24, 2024.
Citywide Trivia Night
Join us for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser and support grants for the community.
Food Insecurity Round Table Discussion
WCA-TV and the Watertown News will hold a live round table discussion about the state of hunger and food insecurity in our community
Panelists will include representatives from:
Watertown Community Foundation
Watertown Food Pantry
City of Watertown
Watertown Housing Authority
Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist
Admission: Suggested donation for the Watertown Community Fridge or Food Bank.
Attend the event in person or watch the live stream on WCA-TV.
Watertown's Got Talent 2023
Do you have what it takes to be crowned Watertown's Top Talent?
Announcing Watertown's Got Talent is BACK for a second year!!
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards
Ticket details, coming soon!
Got Talent?
Apply to compete in this year's talent show today!
We are currently accepting applications for this year's talent.
To apply email Arsenal Yards at hello@arsenalyards.com with the following information:
-Talent + Description
-Performance video
-Any additional relevant information
What can you WIN?! First place will receive a $350 Arsenal Yards experience!*
Plus, second place will receive a $150 Arsenal Yards experience* and third place will receive a $100 Arsenal Yards Experience*!
*Valid towards gift cards of the winners choice from Arsenal Yards.
A preliminary panel of judges will review the applications and select those who will compete at the live show on Tuesday, October 24th!
Selected competitors will be notified by Tuesday, October 3rd.
A local lineup of Watertown Celebrity Judges will be judging the live show! Stay tuned for the announcement of who will be judging this year.
Limited space available for the competition.
Talent Applicant Requirements & Details:
-Talent open to ONLY Watertown residents (must provide proof of residency).
-Open to all ages (those who are under 18 must have a legal guardian sign-off on participating in the event if selected to compete. A guardian must also be present at the Talent Show).
-Talent must be family-friendly
-Groups acts are limited to 5 people in the group
-Acts will be allotted no more than 5 minutes to perform
-No pyrotechnics, open flames or any other dangerous additions.
-PA system will be available for your use. However you must provide your own music, instruments, props, etc.
All application are due to hello@arsenalyards.com by Sunday, October 1st.
Annual Watertown Food Drive
FOOD DRIVE: Oct 21, 2023, from 12-2 PM. Please donate any nonperishables to our local food pantries:
Watertown Food Pantry:
80 Mount Auburn Street
Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry:
Sacred Heart Parish, 770 Mt. Auburn St
(enter driveway between the pantry & church from Mt. Auburn St)
Items Needed:
Canned Tuna and Chicken
Flour and Sugar
Cereal
Old Fashioned Oats
Kids Snacks
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Coffee and Tea
Condiments
Spam
Cooking Oil
Cleaning and Personal
Hygiene Products
Shampoo
and conditioner
Watertown School Program Grants: Call for Applicants
Watertown School Program Grants
CALL FOR APPLICANTS!
Apply Oct 11-Nov 22, 2023
See our website to learn if you qualify and to fill out a quick online application.
Fall 2023 School Program Grants support educational enrichment programs run in collaboration with Watertown Public Schools, with preference for programs and projects that extend beyone one classroom and invite partnership and collaboration.
Eligible organizations may apply for a maximum of $2,500.
Call for Healthy Watertown Grant Applications
Healthy Watertown Grants 2023
CALL FOR APPLICANTS!
Healthy Watertown Grants: Apply Oct 11 - Nov 1, 2023
Click here to learn if you qualify and to fill out a quick online application.
Eligible organizations may apply for a maximum of $2,000.
20th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 20 years of supporting innovative programs, seeding new ideas, and funding urgent needs in the Watertown community.
Help honor the vision of our founders and the promise of our future.
Stick a Fork In It! Food Festival
A delicious way to support WCF! C'mon over to Arsenal Yards for their second annual Food Festival!
Round up your foodie friends or fam and join us for an evening you won't want to miss. Featuring over 10 of Arsenal Yards amazing restaurants & eateries, plus live music, Mighty Squirrel biergarten & much more.
When: Wednesday, September 20th
Time: 4:30 - 7:30pm
Where: All around Arsenal Yards!
Tickets: $12 per person. BUY TICKETS HERE
Included in ticket price is sampling at the participating restaurants, and access to all other entertainment.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and limited space available. No tickets will be sold at the door. Check in is required upon arrival in front of Marshalls.
All proceeds benefit the Watertown Community Foundation. Tickets required and limited space available, get yours TODAY! *Don’t wait to get your ticket, last year we sold out!*
Deadline to Apply for 2023 Spring Grants (Institutional and Program)
The Watertown Community Foundation announces two Spring 2023 grant programs to support local nonprofits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects.
Trivia Night
Please join us for an educational fundraiser to benefit the Watertown Public Schools.
Clothing Drive and FREE Store
Donation Drive
Drop Off Items between 10:30 am - 12:30 PM
FREE Store
FREE and Open to all 1:00-2:30 pm
Healthy Watertown Grants Deadline
Applications accepted through October 28th. Apply Now.
Watertown's Got Talent
Announcing a BRAND NEW Talent show this October during Arsenal Yards' Fall Falladays. Buy your tickets now ($10 and Free for 5 and under) and support the Watertown Community Foundation.
Food Drive Thru and Drop Off
Drive up to either one of the Watertown Food Pantries on Saturday, October 22, from 12-3pm with your nonperishable donations.
Food Drive: May 10, 2022
Drive Through and Donate nonperishable food items to the Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry at Sacred Heart Parish, 770 Mount Auburn Street.
(Enter the driveway between the pantry and the church from Mt. Auburn St.)
Food Drive: May 7, 2022
Donate nonperishable food to the Watertown Food Pantry.
Items needed include canned foods, pasta, coffee, jelly, etc.
Watertown Helps Out: Volunteer in the month of May
Connect with volunteer opportunities in Watertown during the month of May.
Learn more about Watertown Helps Out.
Deadline for Spring Grants (Institutional and Program)
The Watertown Community Foundation announces two Spring 2022 grant programs to support local nonprofits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects. Zoom information session on April 8th. Application deadline is April 25, 2022. Learn more and apply.