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
Choreographer Jessica Roseman uses dance to help others sense, feel, and move better. She says, “I want people to become aware of the power and beauty in the movements we already know; art in the memories we treasure.”
Jessica Roseman
Since she was a kid in Mexico City, Miriam has always been a convener. From inviting neighborhood kids to her house, to now organizing community with Just A Start. “People deserve access to opportunity regardless of where they come from,” she says, and at Just A Start she helps ensure bright career pathways for neighbors every day.
Miriam Ortiz, Just A Start
Ryan Montbleau, East End House
Growing up in Cambridge, sisters Joanna and Jasmine didn’t have access to strong role models. Now, they want to change that for the next generation. With support from our Imagined in Cambridge! Award, their nonprofit mentors young women and teaches real-life skills while, most importantly, fostering sisterhood.
Jasmine Elder, Girls Envisioning More
Our News
Stories of Community Action
Our new campaign to “make good” for Cambridge.
July 25, 2024
Launching a new campaign that emphasizes CCF's role in tackling problems in partnership and that celebrates changemakers.
Arrow Street Arts Fund awards new grants for local performing arts.
July 2, 2024
The fund invested $65K in 11 organizations in its first year.
Highlights from our Family Reunion!
June 6, 2024
A magical event celebrating our nonprofits and local changemakers.
