Keeping the Faith: How Jinny Chalmers’ Legacy Lives On
The fist annual Jinny Chalmers Day.
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The fist annual Jinny Chalmers Day.
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This post is part of our “Smart Giving” series of informational articles for professional advisors from CCF’s Professional Advisors Council.
Cambridge's homegrown scholarship fund expands support.
Arts and belonging grants program offers multi-year general operating support through two funding categories designed to match the diverse ecosystem of Cambridge arts organizations.
Unprecedented 65 percent increase in funding responds to growing pressure on local nonprofit sector.
This post is part of our “Smart Giving” series of informational articles for professional advisors from CCF’s Professional Advisors Council.
This post is part of our “Smart Giving” series of informational articles for professional advisors from CCF’s Professional Advisors Council.
CCF is pleased to announce two new grants totaling $13,150 through our Arrow Street Arts Fund, supporting local artists who enrich Cambridge's cultural landscape and create meaningful connections across communities. Since its launch in fall 2023, the fund has invested over $100,000 in local performing arts organizations, addressing a critical need in our arts ecosystem: access to affordable performance space for historically underrepresented artists. Through our partnership with Arrow Street Arts, we're ensuring their voices have a stage in the heart of Harvard Square. Meet our Winter 2025 grantees: Asian American Ballet Project presents "Receding and Reemerging," a ballet exploring themes of cultural memory and future possibilities through Asian American perspectives. The program features a Japanese American reimagining of Spectre de la Rose and a Philippine Forest tale, showcasing the talents and stories of AAPI dancers and choreographers. Theater Offensive, Inc. hosts the "Queer Republic Festival," a four -day celebration showcasing original theater, dance, and workshops created by queer and trans artists of color from historically underrepresented communities. Culminating from a 22-month residency program, the festival amplifies these voices while fostering connection, cultural dialogue, and creative innovation in Cambridge. "These artists represent the incredible diversity and talent of Cambridge's
In October 2023, CCF announced a five-year strategic plan centered on economic mobility and social cohesion, aiming to create a more vibrant, just, and equitable Cambridge for all. Building upon COVID era infrastructure investments, the cornerstone of the plan's first year was our Food Access and Security Initiative, a combined $1.9 million multi-year investment designed to strengthen Cambridge's emergency food system through partnership and collective action. After one year, the initiative has already shown remarkable progress in strengthening Cambridge's food security system. "CCF is bringing food security partners together to create solutions that address both immediate needs and systemic challenges," said CCF President Geeta Pradhan. "This initiative exemplifies our approach to community change—framing systemic problems differently, investing in capacity building, and partnering with organizations to create new creative solutions." "This year we made fantastic strides toward creating solid ground for food security," says Christina Turner, CCF's vice president for programs and grantmaking. "We're supporting our partners as they move from being emergency response organizations to becoming vital hubs of economic security for families." Food insecurity affects Cantabrigians across all demographics but disproportionately impacts people of color, families with children, seniors, and adults with disabilities. According to a