Supporting Our Community

History and Mission

The Annisquam Sewing Circle, founded in 1837, continues to embody its original mission of providing support to our community and encouraging friendship. The group organizes various events to raise funds for Cape Ann nonprofit organizations..

Recent Contributions
In the last 5 years the Annisquam Sewing Circle has donated over $90,000.

    • Open Door
    • Action Inc.
    • Grace Center
    • Good Neighbors Inc.
    • Annisquam Village Hall Association
    • Annisquam Village Church, Maintenance
    • Gloucester Biotechnology Academy-GMGI
    • Pathways for Children
    • Backyard Growers
    • Together Gloucester
    • Wellspring
    • Together Gloucester
    • Rose Baker Senior Center
    • Cape Ann Symphony, Youth Initiative
    • Gloucester High School Docksiders
    • Art Haven
    • Kestrel Educational Adventures
    • Gloucester Biotechnology Academy-GMGI
    • Cape Ann Museum, Senior Program
    • Cape Ann YMCA, Cornerstone
    • Cape Ann Animal Aid Shelter
    • Mount Adnah Cemetery
    • Gloucester Education Foundation

Graduating seniors residing in Annisquam are encouraged to apply for a scholarship if they plan to pursue further education.

Support the Annisquam Sewing Circle
Consider contributing to the Annisquam Sewing Circle when addressing your Required Minimum Distribution from your retirement account.

How to Donate
The Annisquam Sewing Circle is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN #: 04-6115161). Donations can be made by sending checks made out to the Annisquam Sewing Circle to:

Ms. Maria Marolda, ASC Treasurer
33 Adams Hill Road
Gloucester, MA 01930

Thank you for your support!