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16-07-2025
- Business
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Big E Trust grants power up West Springfield's community programs
WEST SPRINGFIELD ― From robotics to baseball to community meals, 34 local groups are getting a boost from The Big E Trust, an initiative that supports programs making a difference in the community. The grant funding will help the town run events, buy supplies, and support local projects that make it a better place to live. Awardees this year include the West Springfield High School Robotics Team, the Wildcats Youth Baseball League and the Parish Cupboard. The grant committee includes West Springfield resident Mary Powers, CEO and President of the Eastern States Exposition Gene Cassidy, and Mayor William Reichelt, who announced the winners on Wednesday. Reichelt said the grant shows how strong the partnership is between West Springfield and the Eastern States Exposition. 'These grants allow us to invest directly into the heart of our community, supporting incredible programs and organizations that enrich the lives of our residents, from youth development to cultural preservation and critical social services. I am immensely proud of the diverse and impactful projects that will come to life through this funding,' he said. The committee said it looked closely at many applications and chose the ones that best matched the grant's goal of strengthening the community. Applications for the annual funding opened in March and closed in May. Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
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13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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The Big E donates nearly $400,000 to the town of West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Each year, The Big E donates one percent of its annual gross revenue to the town of West Springfield to support the Eastern States Exposition Trust. Close to two million people attended the Big E last year. Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash on River Street in West Springfield The ESE trust fund began in 1994, when the fair grew from 5 days to 17 days. The goal of the fund is to provide grants to local programs and initiatives supporting youth, senior citizens, and education. On Thursday, the CEO of Big E presented a check of $370,970 to the Mayor of West the largest donation so far. The Big E has contributed over five million to the trust. 'As we march through the past 20 years now, that trust is growing, and will continue to do great good for the community of West Springfield, and we're proud of it,' said Gene Cassidy, President and CEO of the Eastern States Exposition. In the past, the trust has provided grants to many organizations. Some include the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and the West Springfield Library. The next round of grant recipients will be announced soon. Interested organizations can also submit a grant application through WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
