Community Services | Historical Society | Library | Non-Profit | Philanthropy
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WELLESLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
One Hollis Street
Suite 232
Wellesley, MA 02482
T: 781-235-2446
F: 781-235-7326
W: www.wellesleychamber.org
Maura M. O'Brien
A voluntary organization of business and professional people dedicated to promoting the civic and economic vitality of
their community. Funded by membership investments, a chamber is not affiliated with local and state government,
or is it accountable to any other organization.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
WORLD OF WELLESLEY
20 Mellon Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
T: 781-237-5202
Richard S. McGhee, Jr.
Non-profit community service organization.
FRIENDS OF WELLESLEY SHOPPING
CATHERINE & CHRISTOPHER MILTON
38 Sawyer Road
Wellesley, MA 02481
T: 781-237-7509
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WELLESLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
229 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
T: 781-235-6690
F: 781-239-0660
W: www.wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org
Beth Krimmel
The mission of the Wellesley Historical Society is to serve as the historical resource center for the Town of Wellesley;
o provide educational programs; to collect, interpret, and display materials pertaining to the history of the town and its
eople; to inspire public involvement in and appreciation of its heritage and culture.
LIBRARY - PUBLIC
WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY
530 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482-5989
T: 781-235-1610
F: 781-235-0495
W: www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org
Janice G. Coduri, Director
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
T: 617-933-4900
F: 617-933-4901
W: www.masshort.org
Betsy Ridge Madsen
Founded in 1829, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is dedicated to encouraging the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment. Mass Hort's 36-acre hands-on horticulture center offers adults and children the opportunity to experience, enjoy, and learn about plants and the environment. The grounds and buildings of Elm Bank are also the ideal setting for celebrating weddings and holiday parties or for holding corporate events.
WELLESLEY HILLS JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB
P.O. Box 81278
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
T: 781-237-2419
W: www.whjwc.org
Stephanie Sheps
ssheps@whjwc.org
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing direct service to people in need in Wellesley and surrounding areas. Through our four major fundraisers, Luminary Night, Marketplace, The Wellesley Phone Book and Kitchen Tour, we give annually to many local organizations through our charitable giving program and provide scholarships to local students.
WEST SUBURBAN YMCA
276 Church Street
Newton, MA 02458
T: 617-244-6050
F: 617-964-8472
W: www.westsuburbanymca.org
EveryScape On-Line Tour: http://westsuburbanymca.everyscape.com
Duffy Brent
The West Suburban YMCA, founded in 1877, is among the oldest YMCAs in the United States. We serve families from the cities of Newton and Watertown, and the towns of Wellesley, Weston, and Belmont. Our service area approaches 180,000 adults and children and is rich in cultural, ethnic, and economical diversity. We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our Y community and combating childhood obesity with character building programs for individuals and families. Our programs, all run by well-trained and passionate staff, include swimming, summer camps, health, sports, exercise, and wellness, youth and teen activities, after-school programs, leadership training, childcare, aerobics, and much more.
WOMEN OF MEANS, INC.
148 Linden Street
Suite 208
Wellesley, MA 02482-4671
T: 781-239-0290
F: 781-235-6819
E: wom@womanofmeans.org
W: www.womenofmeans.org
Roseanna H. Means, MD
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of volunteer physicians who provide free medical care to poor and homeless women
and families in shelters and drop-in sites.
PHILANTHROPY
ART IN GIVING
450 Harrison Avenue
Suite 222
Boston, MA 02118
T: 617-877-4230
W: www.artingiving.org
Eliane Markoff
Art in Giving combines art with business recognition and philanthropy. It gives organizations the option to use art to thank a client or reward an employee or honor a board member. Fifty to one hundred percent of proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research and support programs.