Join Our Board of Directors

Help Shape What’s Next at The Fitz!

The Fitzpatrick Collaborative is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors!

Our Board plays a vital role in guiding The Fitz’s mission, supporting our long-term sustainability, and helping us continue to provide meaningful arts, education, recreation, and community programs for individuals and families of all ages.

We are especially interested in individuals with experience in Legal, Human Resources, Marketing & Fundraising, or Facilities Management. However, we welcome applications from anyone who is enthusiastic about making a positive impact in our community.

Whether you’re an experienced board member or looking for a […]

Melissa Settipani-Rufo2026-10-18T19:10:45-04:00October 14th, 2026|News|

We’re Hiring a Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Name: Holiday Artisan Fair
Start: 2026-11-22T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-22T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Fitzpatrick Collaborative

The Fitzpatrick Collaborative

Pepperell, MA

Position Type: Part-Time (10 hours per week)

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Facilities & Maintenance Assistant helps maintain The Fitzpatrick Collaborative’s […]

Melissa Settipani-Rufo2026-09-15T13:57:22-04:00July 30th, 2026|Career Opportunities|

Support an Eagle Scout Community Project at The Fitz!

We’re excited to partner with a local Eagle Scout candidate who is leading the construction of a Gaga Ball Pit at The Fitz!

As part of the Eagle Scout service project, the Scout is responsible for planning, fundraising, and managing the construction of this new recreational feature. Once completed, the Gaga Ball Pit will provide a fun, active space for children, families, camps, and community programs to enjoy for years to come.

How You Can Help

The Scout is currently raising funds to purchase the lumber, hardware, and other building materials needed […]

Melissa Settipani-Rufo2026-09-15T13:59:23-04:00June 26th, 2026|Contribute|

The Fitzpatrick Collaborative Awarded $150,000 Cummings Grant

Pepperell, June 1, 2026 – The Fitzpatrick Collaborative has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through the Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Pepperell-based organization will receive $150,000 over three years.

Photo provided by The Fitzpatrick Collaborative. Pictured: Craig Hansen, Melissa Settipani-Rufo, Bernadette Keegan, Stephen Lurvey, Lizzie Paquette, Leanne Hansen, Francesca Verri, Alyssa Vautier

The Fitzpatrick Collaborative is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering community engagement, lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity […]

The Fitz2026-10-14T12:13:37-04:00June 10th, 2026|Contribute, News|

Fall is Here at The Fitz: Classes, Workshops, and TWO BIG Community Events to Enjoy!

🍂 Fall at The Fitz:

Classes, Community, and Celebrations!

Cozy season is here and so are NEW classes and workshops at The Fitz this fall!

Whether your family is looking for creative classes, playful programs for kids, or festive community events, now’s the time to sign up.

Fall Classes & Workshops

We have so many classes starting in the […]

Rachel Tuttle2026-08-22T10:10:11-04:00September 8th, 2025|Programs|

Kicking Off Fall Classes & Workshops @ The Fitz (PLUS Save the Date for FRIGHT NIGHT 2025)!

Can you feel it?
The change in the air?

It’s a little less humid– a touch more crisp.

We can feel Fall just around the corner, which means NEW CLASSES for our community here in Pepperell, MA, and news about our 7th Annual FRIGHT NIGHT at The Fitz!

Read on to learn more about our featured upcoming classes like Youth Spanish Classes, Yoga Classes, and of course Art Classes– PLUS what to expect for our BIGGEST Celebration of year!

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Rachel Tuttle2025-08-25T11:52:12-04:00August 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Fall into Something Fun at The Fitz This Season!

It’s Week 6 of Summer Camp, and the building is alive with energy—from Engineering and Invention, to Water Play, Crafts, and Games, our hallways are always full of laughter these days and we are so here for it!

If you’ve been wondering why things have been a little quiet on the blog… let’s just say we’ve been living in the moment, fully immersed in a summer packed with joy, creativity, and connection. 💛 It’s been a crazy and fun summer here at The Fitz, and we can’t wait to share what’s next!

It’s still hot out there, but we’ve already seen some snippets […]

Rachel Tuttle2025-07-31T13:53:40-04:00July 28th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Deadlines, New Drops, and Summer Sneak Previews!

We can’t believe it’s almost MAY and we are on the heels of our first ever Town-Wide Yard Sale + Bike Sale weekend!

Our hard work at The Fitz is paying off!

The Pepperell Community is learning more about our Community Center at The Fitz, and we are excited to see growth here, as new registrants sign up for classes every day. Our Sensory Play Class was a HUGE hit, and will return in June, Beginner’s Tarot is currently underway, and as I write this, I am listening to the laughter and chatter of kids enjoying our April School Break Program!

Coming up […]

Rachel Tuttle2026-09-16T13:14:09-04:00April 24th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Big Wins, Fun Times, + What’s On Deck

We had THREE fantastic events recently—our LEGO League gathering, our first (and definitely not our last) Artisan Market, and a co-hosted Paranormal Experience with the Pepperell 250th Committee!

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for these events and provided us with pictures of the good time had by all– we are so grateful to have had such a fun-filled events here.

Special shout out to Mel, our Programs Administrator, who was a rockstar and worked so hard to bring you all these amazing events!

Additional shout outs go to […]

Rachel Tuttle2025-05-07T12:07:53-04:00April 9th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Handmade & Homegrown: Artisan Fair This Weekend! (PLUS Creative Workshops & Our School Vay-K Program is BACK for April!)

Tomorrow Tomorrow!!

Another week has nearly flown by, and we are eagerly awaiting our FIRST Artisan Market at The Fitz! We have so many vendors and goodies in store for you! Check out the event on Facebook to see the list of vendors and more exciting tidbits —-> HERE

Our Spanish 101 class and the Sensory Play classes are well underway and we are SO happy to see so many of you here with us enjoying the fruits of our labor of love and care for the community!

A couple of quick notes:

Aprils Pickleball 101 class is now a Pickleball […]

Rachel Tuttle2025-04-04T10:30:43-04:00April 4th, 2025|Uncategorized|