Mayor's Worthy Cause

12/16/2023

T.R.U.E. Diversity's TOGETHER Youth Program invites you to a festive Movie Night featuring the heartwarming film, "Jingle Jangle."

December 17, 2023
4pm-7pm
District Center for the Arts (15 Court St)

Gather your loved ones, bring your blankets, wear your pj's and cozy up while immersing yourself in the magic of "Jingle Jangle." It's an evening of community, connection, and the joyous spirit of the season!

Complimentary popcorn, hot cocoa, holiday treats and a SURPRISE GUEST!

10/19/2023

Mark your calendar!

The Mayor's Worthy Cause will be hosting an Army/Navy watch party on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2pm at the Taunton Eagles Club (2nd Floor)

The event includes food, photo booth, novelty items and the game will be live streamed.

Veterans are free and tickets for Non-Veterans are $15.00.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Karen Grossi-Pemberton at [email protected] or at the Veterans Office.

08/29/2023

Honor our Military event on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind City Hall.
The opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a fun day for all ages!
This family fun day will include food trucks, obstacle courses, a photo booth, a DJ, free popcorn and cotton candy (while supplies last), a rock wall, interactive inflatables, and more!
We hope to see you there to Honor our Military!

The Mayor's Worthy Cause supports a wide array of events & activities that benefit Taunton.

05/25/2023

2023 Taunton Summer Basketball League (Boys and Girls/Co-Ed) Middle School and High School Division

05/25/2023

Less than a month away!!
Our Annual Honor our Military Event will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 behind City Hall, 15 Summer Street, from 11am-3pm.
This family fun day will include food trucks, obstacle courses, photo booth, DJ, free popcorn and cotton candy, interactive inflatables and more!
Sign up for the obstacle course here: https://calendly.com/.../taunton-honor-or-military-2023...
Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0944a9ac22a4ffc70...
Participating Food Trucks:
Deep Pond Farmhouse: https://www.facebook.com/deeppondfarmandstables/
Sweet 16 Ice Cream: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsixteenice
Cheesy Chicks: https://www.cheesychicks.com/
Hometown Locos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077908226754
Lawless Food: https://www.facebook.com/lawlessfoodma/
Hetty Sweets Bakery: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078525169207
We hope to see you all there to Honor our Military!

Less than a month away!!

Our Annual Honor our Military Event will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 behind City Hall, 15 Summer Street, from 11am-3pm.

This family fun day will include food trucks, obstacle courses, photo booth, DJ, free popcorn and cotton candy, interactive inflatables and more!

Sign up for the obstacle course here: https://calendly.com/tauntonhonorourmilitaryevents/taunton-honor-or-military-2023?month=2023-06&date=2023-06-17&fbclid=IwAR1q8jEytzESy_sRTR4HNfbbEI8Xsq2QURGyPkWFVCQ9TGipRcQxpStqIs4

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a9ac22a4ffc70-taunton?fbclid=IwAR0DTf52cxowp7-_KdKSFInwheJZI5L4yS80r8qML5rgxGHdtw35yg8oNvU #/

Participating Food Trucks:
Deep Pond Farmhouse: https://www.facebook.com/deeppondfarmandstables/
Sweet 16 Ice Cream: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsixteenice
Cheesy Chicks: https://www.cheesychicks.com/
Hometown Locos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077908226754
Lawless Food: https://www.facebook.com/lawlessfoodma/
Hetty Sweets Bakery: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078525169207

We hope to see you all there to Honor our Military!

05/05/2023

Volunteers needed!
Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11AM - 3PM as we Honor Our Military!
Location: 15 Summer Street (behind City Hall)
Sign up to volunteer for our Honor our Military event: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0944a9ac22a4ffc70...
Sign up to compete against a friend! Get a team together and compete! Or just come down and have some fun! https://calendly.com/.../taunton-honor-or-military-2023...
There will be prizes, free popcorn, free cotton candy, and local food trucks.

Photo Booth by NP Photo Booth https://www.npphotobooth.com/
DJ Spin Productions/Al Martinez https://spinn-productions.business.site/ and Drums Alive!
We will be honoring our military with a short ceremony at 11am.
Participating Food Trucks:
Deep Pond Farmhouse: https://www.facebook.com/deeppondfarmandstables/
Sweet 16 Ice Cream: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsixteenice
Cheesy Chicks: https://www.cheesychicks.com/
Hometown Locos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077908226754
Lawless Food: https://www.facebook.com/lawlessfoodma/
Hetty Sweets Bakery: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078525169207
All are welcome! You won't want to miss this fun day!

Volunteers needed!

Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11AM - 3PM as we Honor Our Military!

Location: 15 Summer Street (behind City Hall)

Sign up to volunteer for our Honor our Military event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a9ac22a4ffc70-taunton?fbclid=IwAR3YXCM2YFarzsbk3logDL4oTfdIZQ-Wo-tu1Vgp-H9CCNqpuHAoGqcOWO4 #/

Sign up to compete against a friend! Get a team together and compete! Or just come down and have some fun! https://calendly.com/tauntonhonorourmilitaryevents/taunton-honor-or-military-2023?month=2023-06&fbclid=IwAR1jPHkAaIZvbhfMXvjpvmwAnoNzDxKYmfDq3SVDImaB_7kRxzDRkt6u7Ng

There will be prizes, free popcorn, free cotton candy, and local food trucks.

We will be honoring our military with a short ceremony at 11am.

Participating Food Trucks:
Deep Pond Farmhouse: https://www.facebook.com/deeppondfarmandstables/
Sweet 16 Ice Cream: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsixteenice
Cheesy Chicks: https://www.cheesychicks.com/
Hometown Locos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077908226754
Lawless Food: https://www.facebook.com/lawlessfoodma/
Hetty Sweets Bakery: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078525169207

All are welcome! You won't want to miss this fun day!

04/19/2023

For Immediate Release: 03/31/2023

O’CONNELL ANNOUNCES ARPA GRANT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL NONPROFITS

Taunton, MA… Today Mayor Shaunna O’Connell announced the City of Taunton’s application to receive grant funds for local nonprofits through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been approved by the Bristol County Commissioners. The application period for eligible Taunton recipients is now open and will remain open until all funds are expended.

“I thank our ARPA Coordinator, Karen Grossi-Pemberton, for her hard work in securing access to ARPA nonprofit grants for another year. It is critical for our City to continue to leverage all resources available to us in an effort to lift up those affected by the negative impacts of the pandemic,” said Mayor O’Connell. “The effects of COVID-19 are still being felt through the City of Taunton’s network of nonprofit organizations, and it remains a priority that we help our nonprofits succeed so that we can continue to support our most vulnerable and underserved residents.”

Eligibility requirements for 2023 ARPA nonprofit grant funds include:

Nonprofits must have 501 (c) (3) approval from the IRS.

Nonprofits must provide services to City of Taunton residents.

Nonprofits must have offered services to residents in January 2019 and must be presently providing those services.

A nonprofit that has suffered a negative impact may apply for a grant to assist in its recovery, provided the following conditions are met:

Demonstrates the negative economic impact suffered as a result of the pandemic from March 2020 forward;
Demonstrates how the funds will be used to offset the negative economic impact and assist in its recovery;
Demonstrates that the funds address a negative economic impact not already addressed by other federal/state/local financial assistance program received by the nonprofit.

5. Nonprofits may apply for a grant to fund programs benefiting Taunton households disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. A non-exclusive list of programs includes aid to households, food/shelter insecurity programs, employment programs or mental health/substance abuse programs. Such programs must:

Serve exclusively Taunton residents with these grant funds;

Reach households in Taunton that have been disproportionately impacted or local, small businesses that have suffered a negative economic impact;

Demonstrate that the program can be solely funded with the grant or demonstrate that the organization has sufficient additional funding to run the program;

Demonstrate that grant funding will be spent by December 31, 2023.

Additional information and application can be found on the City of Taunton website at taunton-ma.gov # # #

03/23/2023

Mark your calendars!

Our Annual Honor our Military Event will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 behind City Hall, 15 Summer Street, from 11am-3pm.

This family fun day will include food trucks, obstacle courses, photo booth, DJ, free popcorn and cotton candy, interactive inflatables and more!

Sign up for the obstacle course competition: https://calendly.com/tauntonhonorourmilitaryevents/taunton-honor-or-military-2023?month=2023-06

Participating Food Trucks:

Deep Pond Farmhouse: https://www.facebook.com/deeppondfarmandstables/
Sweet 16 Ice Cream: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsixteenice
Cheesy Chicks: https://www.cheesychicks.com/
Hometown Locos: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077908226754
Lawless Food: https://www.facebook.com/lawlessfoodma/
Hetty Sweets Bakery: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078525169207

We hope to see you all there to Honor our Military!