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

– Cambridge Mayor
Sumbul Siddiqui

Memorial Drive, East Cambridge. Photo by Cindy Weisbart.

Fueled by the collective giving of our community, we invested $3.5 million in 2021 in youth, families, and community.

Cambridge Community Center. Photo by Lou Jones.

We aspire to champion everyone who imagines a just and equitable city where all can thrive.

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

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Donnelly Field. Photo by Cindy Weisbart.

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CCF names Lauren Marshall VP of Marketing and Civic Engagement

Jenny White2022-07-26T18:00:36+00:00July 26th, 2022|

The promotion recognizes Marshall’s exceptional leadership of the Foundation’s communications and stewardship of its civic voice.

Lesley President Janet Steinmayer joins CCF Board of Directors

Jenny White2022-07-07T15:23:17+00:00July 7th, 2022|

Our Board of Directors announces several transitions and we welcome new staff.

Calling all social innovators! What do you imagine for Cambridge?

Jenny White2022-07-13T15:50:54+00:00July 1st, 2022|

Nominate someone or apply for our 4th annual Imagined in Cambridge! Award this summer.

Gathering community

In partnership with Kendall/MIT Open Space, the Cambridge Community Foundation hosted a community night on July 20, featuring a digital photography exhibition by Kristen Joy Emack and Cindy Weisbart that highlighted Cambridge youth perspectives in our recent annual report. At the event, CCF President Geeta Pradhan spoke to the power of our young people’s voices in shaping Cambridge’s future.

We’re grateful for MIT’s collaboration and to everyone who joined us for a beautiful evening in community!

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Stories of community action

With a lot of heart and a little support, a great idea flourishes.

As we search for our next Imagined in Cambridge! Award winners, we celebrate past ones like HEART Jr. READ MORE

Art is a tool for resiliency at The Triggered Project.

Keith Mascoll won a 2021 Imagined in Cambridge! Award for helping youth open up through art. Who will win in 2022? READ MORE

Communities converge at Kendall/MIT Open Space.

We had a beautiful community gathering at Kendall/MIT Open Space July 20. READ MORE

You're invited! Cider, culture & community at MIT Open Space.

Come out to Kendall Square July 20, 7-9pm for a fun, community gathering! READ MORE

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