The Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $46,000 to a variety of local organizations for programs and services to benefit the community. Announcement of the awards was made today by Robert P. Lamprey, chairman of the Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation’s award of $10,000 to the MetroWest Jewish Day School will help that organization develop a community social justice program for students, families and seniors in need.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest was awarded $10,000 to continue the expansion and enhancement of program offerings at the new Framingham Clubhouse at 154 Pearl Street.

A $10,000 gift from the Charitable Foundation to the MetroWest YMCA will contribute to the expansion and renovation of facilities to better support the health, education and recreational needs of children, families and adults living and working in the MetroWest community.

The sum of $10,000 was granted for the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly’s Shillman House Campaign in Framingham. The project will provide 150 low, moderate and market-level apartments for seniors of all backgrounds. The property is under development on Edmunds Road in Framingham.

The Ashland Education Foundation will receive $3,072 from the Foundation for four classroom computers for students and teachers at the David Mindess School.

A Suitable Image received a $2,500 grant in support of its Clothing Distribution program for low-income men and women, helping them make a successful transition into the workforce.  

A $1,000 donation was made to the Association of Small Foundations, an organization that guides small foundations in optimizing their contributions and making a difference with their grant-making activities.