Welcome

The Blanchard Means Foundation which was originally located at Elm Hill Center in Brookfield, MA was organized in the 1990's by Mrs. Louise Chandler Means. Her vision for the foundation and The Center was to preserve its rich history, beautiful buildings, and impressive acreage. Further, Mrs. Means hoped that people with developmental disabilities like her daughter as well as the general public could utilize and benefit from the multi-faceted offerings of the farm.

The Foundation is an affiliate of Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. of Sturbridge.

Please visit the Elm Hill Center website for more history on Elm Hill Center.


Blanchard Means Foundation Scholarship
BMF offers a $500 scholarship to a student in Brookfield graduating from high school in order to help ease the cost of attending college.  Read More>

Scholarship History
Scholarship Application

  Our Mission

The mission of the Blanchard Means Foundation is to provide inclusive programs for all people, including those with special needs. This is done at Elm Hill Center through hands on activities using horticulture, horsemanship and the arts.


Blanchard Means Foundation
Tel: 508-347-8181 ext .114   •   Email:
info@blanchardmeansfoundation.org

The Blanchard Means Foundation is an affiliate of Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. of Sturbridge
and Elm Hill Center in Brookfield.