MEDFORD, MA — The Medford Community Fund received its first annual installment of $125,000 from Encore Boston Harbor this year. In November, the Medford Community Fund Committee began accepting applications for the fund, which distributes grants ranging from $1,000-$25,000.

"These local organizations will benefit greatly from the funds received," Mayor Stephanie M. Burke said in a statement. "Whether it's money for new Chromebooks for our elementary schools or the ability to sustain the mobile mental health program for Medford's seniors through Mystic Valley Elder Services. The money will assist the Medford community in many positive ways."

The following organizations were awarded funds this year, the city announced Monday:

The Medford Community Fund Committee was formed as part of the Surrounding Community Agreement between the City of Medford and Wynn, MA LLC (Encore). It is tasked with determining the best utilization of the annual Community Fund Payments received by the city.

The Committee is responsible for reviewing financial requests and awarding funds to qualifying organizations in Medford. It is comprised of Mayor Stephanie M. Burke; John Falco, president, Medford City Council; Kathy Kreatz, vice chair, Medford School Committee; Neil Osborne, director, Diversity Office; and Erin Rafferty, Medford resident and the CEO of the Wonderfund.