OUR COMMITMENT
MAKING GOOD
We’re the foundation of and for all of Cambridge.
We’ve made it our mission to make good on making good. We’ve pledged ourselves to making economic mobility attainable, social cohesion achievable, and collective action possible. It’s a promise we made 108 years ago. And, one we’ll keep for 1,000 more. Because at its core, that’s what community is. An enduring promise.
To look out for one another. Stand up for one another. Be good to one another. A promise to make good now so we can make tomorrow even better.
The Challenge
- 1 in 3 people is food insecure
- A family of four needs $130,000/year to be economically stable
- 40% of households make <$75,000/year
- 1 in 3 people is food insecure
Our Strategic Plan
Where social cohesion exists, economic mobility thrives.
The two pillars of our plan are inextricably linked. To advance economic mobility, we must support one another; to have social cohesion, we must create a path forward for the most vulnerable among us.
We’re committed to thinking big and pursuing bold, innovative ideas to solve our city’s most pressing problems.
2023 Impact
- $4.1 million invested in the community
- 194 organizations and individuals supported
- 75% of donor advised grants stayed local
- $4.1 million invested in the community
CHANGEMAKERS
Our News
Stories of Community Action
Doubling down on community
November 7, 2024
In challenging times, the strength of a community is measured by how we show up for one another.
Rowing for a reason: HOCR partnership powers community impact
October 24, 2024
HOCR 2024 was a win-win.
Food insecurity right here at home
October 17, 2024
1 in 3 Cambridge neighbors is food insecure.