During the pandemic, the Cambridge Community Foundation “served as a beacon of life and hope for our struggling residents.”

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Memorial Drive, East Cambridge. Photo by Cindy Weisbart.

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Cambridge Community Center. Photo by Lou Jones.

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Aviana Dupee, an Imagined in Cambridge! Social Innovation Award winner. Photo by Kristen Joy Emack.

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CCF launches CAMBRIDGE WINS, Sports Equity Grants

Jenny White2022-06-28T13:44:19+00:00June 28th, 2022|

Funds for summer youth programs prioritizing equity and health.

Forging a shared purpose: Access to opportunity for ALL youth.

Jenny White2022-06-22T16:24:58+00:00June 10th, 2022|

Thank you for joining us June 8 for a community conversation on "A Just Education".

Geeta Pradhan receives Lesley honorary degree, addresses grads

Jenny White2022-05-31T17:26:57+00:00May 31st, 2022|

In case you missed it: Highlights from Geeta's commencement speech.

“The power of imagined possibilities”

On May 21, Geeta Pradhan received an honorary degree from Lesley University and delivered an inspiring commencement address to 2022 graduates.

“I’ve learned that optimism is a powerful force and in tough times we need optimism to flourish,” Geeta said. “This is your time … and I hope you will find that optimism, as you take your next steps.”

Stories of community action

CRLS students raise $5,708 for nonprofits addressing domestic violence.

Sisters on the Runway surpassed their fundraising goal for Cambridge nonprofits, with a matching contribution from CCF. READ MORE

Citywide collaboration gets guns out of homes.

The June 11 Gift Cards for Guns drive collected 245 guns. READ MORE

Let's come together and make our city a "pro-child" community.

Our president Geeta Pradhan responds to the recent tragedies in Uvalde and Buffalo. READ MORE

Falcon Pride adds a 5th student to its four-year scholarship model.

The Falcon Pride Bushner Breakthrough Scholarship expands the fund's impact on CRLS graduates. READ MORE

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