Conversation is key.
Alongside the launch of our five-year strategic plan, we joined several important conversations about innovations in philanthropy, partnerships with nonprofits, and building community in October.
Thank you, Head Of The Charles and rowers!
We’re incredibly grateful to Head Of The Charles Regatta for their ongoing support. As one of their official charities, dollars raised through the HOCR Charity Program go to our Community Fund and back into the community.
Cambridge Day reports on our plan to address local issues, starting with hunger
The Cambridge Day captures the vibe of our block party and our goal to do more good for Cambridge.
CCF to Invest Over 1.1 Million Dollars in New Food Access and Security Initiative
This initiative aims to strengthen Cambridge's emergency food system in partnership with local nonprofits - and is the first step in our new strategic plan.
Celebrate with us on October 14!
Come to CCF's Block Party and Launch of Our New Strategic Plan - free fun for all ages in Central Square!
Our Fall grants cycle is open.
Nonprofits serving Cambridge are invited to apply to the Community Fund until September 25.
Music with a mission.
Cambridge Jazz Festival - in rain or shine - brought people from across the community together for music and much more.
Cash Empowers Families in Cambridge
We just released a new data brief on the families eligible for Rise Up Cambridge, revealing challenges and resilience.
Learnings from movement makers and storytellers.
"Communities are their own best hope." Our recent film screening and discussion underscored the value of investing in grassroots leaders. (Photo by London Parker-McWhorter.)
CCF’s second annual Cambridge WINS awards $16K to summer youth sports.
We're supporting 18 summer sports programs designed for Cambridge youth who face barriers to access.
CCF invests over half a million dollars in the local nonprofit ecosystem.
Seventy-one community organizations are supported this spring.
Our 2022 annual report: We believe.
Read about our impact in 2022 and people in our city who embody our shared values.
Bob Moses Fund for Education and Organizing awards $180,000 in grants to movement builders.
The new fund has supported four grassroots movement builders who embody the late civil rights leader's values and spirit.
$315K in State-funded grants to Somerville, Medford, and Cambridge nonprofits meeting basic needs.
These grants to 22 nonprofits bring our urgent support to neighbors to over $5 million since March 2020.
$60K in surprise, needs-inspired grants go to community organizations meeting urgent needs.
CCF surprised 15 nonprofits with grants to provide direct services to families.
Introducing Arrow Street Arts
CCF partners with Arrow Street Arts, a new Cambridge nonprofit, to expand access to local performance and studio space.
CCF & donors award $513K to 68 nonprofits serving Cambridge.
Our Community Fund grants aim to rebuild the nonprofit sector’s capacity, promote equity, and invest in creative solutions that support those who live in and rely on Cambridge.
A message of peace
Foundation president Geeta Pradhan delivered a message of peace to members of the community during Morning Prayers at the Memorial Church of Harvard University.
Welcome Head Of The Charles® Regatta!
CCF thanks HOCR Charity Program rowers for helping support our Community Fund.
$25,000 awarded to 5 hyperlocal ideas addressing Cambridge’s challenges
Meet the inspiring winners of our 4th annual Imagined in Cambridge! Award.
Celebrating RISE
We recently celebrated the conclusion of the Cambridge RISE pilot, our cross-sector partnership that supported 130 households in Cambridge.
Looking back, looking forward.
Memorable moments from our work with the community in 2022.
Why I Give to Cambridge.
Gail Roberts shares why giving back through her CCF DAF is a no-brainer.
Let’s beat food insecurity together
At the Cambridge Community Foundation, we believe everyone should have access to food not just during the holidays, but always.
Facing Homelessness Together
Supporting solutions during Homeless Youth Awareness Month and beyond. [...]
Turning sorrow to hope
Finding solutions to the mental health crisis in our community.
CCF salutes nonprofits and social innovators
CCF celebrated the steadfast work of these local change-makers at CCF Salutes The Greatest Nonprofits and Social Innovators! and welcomed more than 150 area nonprofits and their staff to a party in their honor.
Can’t-miss Cambridge events this fall.
In the flurry of fall events, we invite nonprofits to unwind at Salutes.
Leveling the playing field.
Hear from some of our CAMBRIDGE WINS Sports Equity Grants recipients.
Smiles in our streets.
Cambridge Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture and community.
