Acton-Boxborough Community Compass

Acton-Boxborough United Way's (ABUW) Mental Wellness Team invites you to their NOURISH - Panel + Potluck. What’s better than good food and great conversation? Join the AB United Way's Mental Wellness Team for a panel discussion over shared appetizers and desserts —because nourishment is about more than just food! We’ll start with a community potluck, sharing dishes made with love. Then, we’ll dive into an engaging discussion on the impact of food on mind, body, and community. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share! This event is free and open to all! See our community's ABUW website here.

Please join us at the Acton Boxborough Resource Center Open House onWednesday, September 10, 5-7pm at 15 Charter Road, Acton.  All are welcome.  Free. The Acton-Boxborough Resource Center is your go-to spot for information and essential items. Visit our shop, which is open to all, full of free items donated by the community.  Come visit, and feel free to bring a donation to place in the shop. For information about what you can donate to the AB Resource Center, see Donations - What we need. In addition there's a critical need for backpacks , lunch boxes, and LARGE shopping bags. 

Join us for an evening of food, connection, and community! Bring a dish to share and join neighbors for our Fall Community Potluck, part of the Nourish Project — Wednesday, October 15, 5:30–7:00 PM at the Acton-Boxborough Resource Center. While we enjoy a delicious meal together, we’ll swap recipes, share stories, and create new connections. The Resource Center will be open for tours, so you can see this vibrant community hub in action. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, this is a wonderful way to connect with others and celebrate the role food plays in bringing