Congratulations to the four Leagues awarded Daniel Scharfman Citizen Education Grants. The total amount dispersed in this cycle for the four grants was $928.52.
For information on the grant program, click here.
The grant program offers funds to help Leagues carry out events and projects in the areas of citizen education and voter service. Generous contributions to the Lotte E. Scharfman Education Fund have made this successful grant program possible. Please consider donating to the fund. Donations can be made through the website, lwvma.org. A big thank you to those of you who have donated in the past, making this grant program possible.
LWV Concord-Carlisle: Special Election Information
A grant was awarded to LWV Concord-Carlisle for signs to advertise the special election pertaining to funding for the Minuteman Regional High School. The signs were analogous to handouts or brochures, and the election had different polling places and times than a regular election, so this information was important.
LWV Greater Haverhill: Naturalization Ceremony Supplies
LWV Greater Haverhill conducts voter registration at naturalization ceremonies. This grant supports the purchase of supplies for this important work.
LWV Northampton Area: Newspapers in Education “Vote” Poster Contest
LWV Northampton Area co-sponsored a VOTE poster contest and civic reminder for the Daily Hampshire Gazette! The contest was open to all adults and children.
LWV Worcester Area: Naturalization Ceremony Supplies
LWV Worcester Area conducts voter registration at naturalization ceremonies. This grant supports the purchase of supplies for this important work.