The latest Wellesley, Mass., nonprofit and charity news:

Town’s Boston Marathon bib application opens

The 131st Boston Marathon will take place next year on Monday, April 19. Because the town is on the route, Wellesley gets a handful of invitational entries to dole out to public safety personnel and local nonprofits (including the War Memorial Scholarship Fund).

The application period to apply for these entries runs through Thursday, Oct. 15. The Select Board will designate the
organizations and War Memorial Scholarship Fund runners who will receive invitational entries for the 2027 race at a regular meeting in early November.

Organizations should complete the 2027 Town of Wellesley Boston Marathon Nonprofit Application.
Individual runners seeking an invitational entry should complete the 2027 Town of Wellesley. Boston Marathon Individual Application and indicate interest in running for the War Memorial Scholarship Fund or connect with a nonprofit organization recruiting runners.

Completed applications must be received by 4pm on Oct. 15 to be eligible for consideration. Return applications via email to Stephanie Hawkinson (shawkinson@wellesleyma.gov), or deliver them to the Select Board Office, Floor 3, at Wellesley Town Hall (525 Washington Street).

All runners receiving an invitational entry are expected to raise a minimum of $5,000.

Household item donation event at Dana Hall School

Household Goods will be on campus at Dana Hall School in Wellesley on Saturday, September 26, from 9 am to 12 pm collecting items people need to set up homes. Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to help people in need make a home.

Catholic Charities Boston names Wellesley’s Gibson to board

Catholic Charities Boston has announced the appointment of Peter Gibson, former co-CEO of Knowledgent Group, advisor and investor, as one of three new members to its board of trustees.

Gibson is currently a board member of the Catholic School Foundation of Boston and leads the Catholic Charities Greater Boston Advisory Council.

Catholic Charities Boston serves vulnerable individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds. Its focus areas include basic needs, family and youth services, refugee and immigrant services, and adult education and workforce development.