April Flower Foundation · Southcoast Massachusetts

Resilience
in Full
Bloom.

Honoring the memory of Robert Nunes by empowering students, supporting local organizations, and fostering a spirit of kindness across our community.

600+
Total Donations
5
Scholarships Awarded
$10K
Raised for St. Jude
$2K
Community Support
April Flower Foundation
2026 Est. in honor of Robert
Welcome to April Flower

We're a Non-Profit Charity Organization

Serving the Southcoast of Massachusetts, the April Flower Foundation invests in both future leaders and immediate community needs.

In just 18 months, we lost our brother Robert — the kindest and most hardworking man we've ever known — to a rare pediatric brain tumor, H3K27M Mutant, at the age of 40. While his life was tragically cut short, his legacy of compassion and perseverance continues to bloom through this foundation.

Our Mission
We empower students through scholarships, support local organizations, and foster a spirit of kindness — one life, one student, one April Flower at a time.
Our Community
Through academic scholarships and support for organizations serving the less fortunate, we honor a legacy rooted in kindness, service, and hope.
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Transforming loss into hope and inspiring the next generation to achieve their dreams and give back.

— The April Flower Foundation
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Our Causes

We fundraise to grow our impact and give back in powerful ways to the people and causes that need it most.

Education
01

Education

Our foundation proudly awards scholarships to local high school graduates to support their continued education and future success.


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Medical Treatment
02

Medical Treatment

We are honored to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their mission to ensure every child has a chance to survive and thrive.


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Help & Donate
03

Community Support

We believe in giving back by serving our community through both volunteering and charitable giving to those who need it most.


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Our Latest Events

Upcoming Events

Join us as we come together to celebrate, remember, and raise funds for the causes and people that matter most to our community.

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A Night of Bloom
11 April

April Flower – A Night of Bloom

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Waypoint Event Center · 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford MA 02740

An elegant evening featuring a sit-down dinner, live music by Craig DeMelo, dancing and entertainment until 11pm with DJ Jason Mello.

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Our Testimonials

What They Are Saying About Us

We are honored by the kind words of scholarship recipients, community partners, and supporters.

★★★★★

On behalf of Mercy Meals & More, I would like to thank you for your very generous donation. Your contribution makes it possible to continue providing hot meals, clothing, and foot-care programs to the disadvantaged.

Chad Freitas
Chad Freitas
Mercy Meals & More
★★★★★

Thank you so much for your extremely generous scholarship. I am so grateful and honored to have your support. The letter given to me along with the scholarship was deeply touching. It truly means a lot that you believe in my character.

Madalena Morris
Madalena Morris
New Bedford High School, Class of 2025
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Whether you'd like to donate, volunteer, or simply learn more about the April Flower Foundation, we'd love to hear from you.

Email info@aprilflower.org
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