“Westborough Connects plays a vital role in the Westborough community by creating opportunities for
residents to strengthen relationships, engage in positive activities, and develop protective factors that
reduce the risk of substance misuse, among other things.”

“This morning I had the honor of sharing my childhood Chinese Lunar New Year traditions at The Connect over Coffee hosted by Westborough Connects. What a wonderful turnout and such thoughtful, engaged conversations...I left feeling proud of who I am — and even more grateful. Because when you meet people who listen, engage, and care… that’s when you know you’re home.”

“At (the event), I bumped into a college classmate and friend I lost touch with for 40 years. Turns out she has been in Westborough since 2014- and I never knew it! So fun to reconnect..”

“It was such a joy to share my latest picture book, Gather Grateful, with my local community at Westborough Connects’ Kickoff to Kindness event. Gather Grateful is a book about the universal importance of gathering, for animals and humans alike. It highlights the ways in which gathering warms us, feeds us, fuels us...connects us. And to me, these are the same themes that drive Westborough Connects and the good work they do. I’m grateful for this organization that brings people together in all kinds of ways, recognizing the nourishment and necessity of connection.”

“Every now and then, a feel-good moment comes along that really motivates and brings joy. Seeing everyone together, residents mingling with folks from the community and connecting with your group, some of whom I’ve met before, was truly uplifting. Thanks for your efforts for making that happen! ”

“Even though I have walked by [there] hundreds of times, I never looked in the window and I had no idea what it was. Thanks to the event there last week as part of Unplug week, I took a course. Now I have joined and today I attended my first class which I loved. It’s a perfect place for me and I wouldn’t have known that if it weren’t for Westborough Connects. Many thanks. You are all awesome!”

“There are constantly people moving into town who have to find new anchors…bringing these groups into view through this program helps newcomers find ways to connect.”