b'Our vision for Cambridge What we doWe believe Cambridge should remain a bright beacon of . . .We are Cambridges local giving platformbuilt, funded,. . . shared prosperity, where residents invest in one and guided by residents since 1916. We are a conveneranothers economic potential; where poverty is reduced; and catalyst for transformative change.and where children are equipped to succeed in a As a civic leader we offer an independent voice, convene knowledge- and technology-driven economy. individuals and organizations, and commission research. . . social equity, where there is equal justice; where no oneto help identify priorities, set shared goals, spark innovativegoes hungry; and where everyone can afford a stable home. and effective solutions, and organize collaborations to pursue those solutions . . cultural richness, where diverse communities sparkethnic, spiritual, social, and artistic exploration; where As a grantmaker we fund nonprofit organizations andinnovation thrives; and where connections are deepenedcollaborative initiatives to preserve Cambridges strengthsacross neighborhoods and sectors and among residents. and address its challenges. We foster the collective givingof thousands of generous donors and invest in organizationsWho we are that provide social services, academic support, cultural The Cambridge Community Foundation is the local enrichment, and economic mobility and opportunity. giving platform supporting our citys shared prosperity, As a philanthropic partner we work with donors to helpsocial equity, and cultural richness, with roots that go them address their charitable goals in Cambridge and a century deep. beyond, and offer information, advice, and opportunitiesfor collective impact.Through collective giving and investments, we support three visionary goals:HARED PROSPERIS T YS OCIAL EQUIT Y EducationEmploymentU RAL RIC H N Early childhoodUrgent needs LT EU S Asset and wealth creationSeniors C SHealthHunger Civic LeaderHousingSocial servicesPhilanthropic GrantmakerPartner Civic engagementImmigrantsArts and culture Our impact in 2019Together with our donors, we invested We awarded $255,000 in grants to four We continue to fund the Family$1.7 million in grants to 150 nonprofits andlegal services organizations to help more Independence Initiative (FII), whichscholarships, supporting access to high-qualitylocal immigrants facing deportation. We alsosupports low-income families through social education, economic opportunity, stableexpanded the United Legal Defense Fund networks and flexible capital. FII launchedhousing, and cultural richness for all for Immigrants to include Somerville. a pilot program with the MassachusettsCambridge residents. Department of Transitional Assistance toevaluate its model for systems change.We named five recipients of our first-everWe helped save Nonprofit Row at 9399We partnered with donors on more thanSocial Innovation Award, elevating creative,Bishop Allen Drive from commercial develop- 90 funds that leverage collective givinginnovative ideas with local impact and the ment, rallying government leaders, nonprofits,and bolster social impact in diverse areas,potential to scale nationally. and residents. The Cambridge Redevelopmentboth locally and beyond.Authority has purchased and preserved the building as a nonprofit hub.Cover photo by Allegra Boverman. Clockwise from left: social equity photo of Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee by Jeffrey Blackwell; shared prosperity photo of learning about volcanoes by Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition; cultural richness photo of Enroot students at Teresita Fernndezs Art Installation Autumn (Nothing Personal), 2018 by Lauren Marshall'