The Gravel Family Foundation
Charitable Foundation
It's better to give than to receive
Since our inception, GraVoc has lived by this simple, yet powerful statement. Our team is guided by the common purpose of enriching our local communities and fostering meaningful connections with our neighbors. We believe in giving back to the communities and cities in which we do business with in any way we can, whether that be through funding, volunteering or by sharing our technology skills and knowledge.
In 2022, we decided to use a portion of our annual profits to form the Gravel Family Foundation, Inc. Through this foundation, we hope to expand on our giving opportunities and be more consistent in our giving. Our goal is to assist and engage in activities that serve charitable, educational, literacy, or scientific purposes as well create strong, well-organized relationships throughout the community.
Recent contributions
Peabody Education Foundation for Science from Scientists Program
The Gravel Family Foundation is proud to support the next generation of innovators by donating $10,000 to the Peabody Education Foundation. This contribution will help fund the “Science from Scientists” program, which brings hands-on STEM education to students, sparking curiosity and a passion for learning in young minds. The Gravel Family Foundation believes in the power of education to transform futures, and we are honored to play a role in making science accessible to all.
2024 Bluefin Blowout
Members from the Gravel Family Foundation met with representatives of Lyon-Waugh Auto Group to present them with a $10,000 contribution to the 2024 Bluefin Blowout. The Bluefin Blowout, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association, is New England’s premier Giant Bluefin Tuna Tournament and is hosted by Cape Ann’s Marina Resort in the historic fishing port of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
2018
Community Partner of the Year
2023
George Peabody Legacy Award - David Gravel
2019
Elf of the Year - David & Catherine Gravel
2018
Frederick E. Berry Communiy Service Award - David & Catherine Gravel
Paul Harris Fellow Distinction - Catherine Gravel
Rotarian of the Year - Catherine Gravel
Harry Ankeles Award Community Service
Mary Upton Ferrin Award Community Service
Foundation Board
Brian Gravel
President
Dan Vassallo
Treasurer
Mary Bellavance
Clerk
David Gravel
Director
Nate Gravel
Director
Cathy Gravel
Director