On June 2, the MetroWest Care Connection welcomed community members, local organizations, and partners to its semi-annual Downtown Framingham Resource Fair, creating an afternoon focused on connection, collaboration, and access to essential services.

The event brought together more than 40 organizations and attracted an estimated 150 community members, offering a one-stop opportunity to learn about health care, behavioral health, recovery services, family support, housing resources, immigrant services, and other community programs available throughout MetroWest.

“Our Resource Fair is about more than sharing information, it’s about building relationships,” said the MetroWest Care Connection team. “When people know where to turn for support and organizations have the opportunity to work together, our entire community benefits.”

A Community Effort

The success of the Resource Fair was made possible through the collaboration of dozens of nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, community agencies, local businesses, volunteers, and attendees. Together, they created a welcoming environment where individuals and families could ask questions, access services, and discover new resources available close to home.

The MetroWest Care Connection extends its sincere appreciation to the event sponsors whose generous support helped make the Resource Fair possible:

• • Elegance Salon
  • JFS Hygiene
  • MetroWest Subaru
  • Solji Nails
  • B Sisters Cafe
  • FressCafe
  • Anastasia’s Pizza Oven & Grill

Their investment in community wellness helps expand access to important programs and services across the MetroWest region.

Supporting Health, Wellness, and Recovery

Organizations representing behavioral health, recovery, and family support services played a vital role in connecting attendees with care and resources.

Participating partners included:

• • Advocates
  • SMOC
  • Spectrum Health Systems
  • Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
  • Anchored in Recovery
  • Tempo Young Adults
  • Wayside Family Resource Center
  • Voices Against Violence

Health and wellness organizations also provided valuable information on healthcare access, insurance, prevention, and community services, including:

• • Community Resource Initiative
  • Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
  • Fallon Health
  • Framingham Health Department
  • Health Care For All
  • JRI Program RISE
  • Latino Health Insurance Program
  • SAFE Coalition
  • Call2Talk
  • Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

Together, these organizations helped ensure community members had direct access to trusted resources that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Building an Inclusive Community

The Resource Fair also highlighted organizations dedicated to serving immigrant and multicultural communities throughout MetroWest. These partners provide advocacy, education, navigation services, and culturally responsive support to help individuals and families thrive.

Participating organizations included:

• • Brazilian American Center (BRACE)
  • LUCE
  • Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS)
  • Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)

Their work continues to strengthen the region by making resources more accessible and fostering a more welcoming, inclusive community for everyone.

Looking Ahead

The Downtown Framingham Resource Fair demonstrated the power of partnership. By bringing together community organizations, healthcare providers, businesses, volunteers, and residents, the event strengthened connections and increased awareness of the many services available throughout MetroWest.

MetroWest Care Connection extends its heartfelt thanks to every sponsor, participating organization, volunteer, and community member who helped make this event a success. We look forward to continuing this work and welcoming the community back for our next Resource Fair.