Join us April 14 to discuss new research on social housing.
This hybrid event invites residents, city officials, researchers, and community stakeholders to come together for at thoughtful discussion on new findings.
March 2026
Announcing two programs to help you make good.
We’re seeking nominations and applications for our Imagined in Cambridge! Social Innovation Award, and we’re launching Making Good Minigrants.
February 2026
The Responsibility Belongs to All of Us
By most measures, Cambridge Public Schools are succeeding. And yet, for decades, deep-seated achievement gaps have persisted.
When a Lifelong Educator Sees Something Special
Lissa Hodder on why she supports Breakthrough Greater Boston.
Filling the Gaps
Over 70% of Breakthrough Teaching Fellows pursue education careers. The students come back year after year because, as one senior put it, Breakthrough feels like a second home.
New report presents recommendations for addressing equity and opportunity gaps in CPS
CCF and CPS have released an equity audit report.
January 2026
Envisioning What Could Be
VP of Programs and Grantmaking Christina Turner on why we're investing in arts and culture.
The Multicultural Art Center
Artists as time travelers: how the Multicultural Arts Center builds belonging.
When Someone Has a Lofty Idea
How CCF DAF holders Rachael Innerarity and Teri Keough support the arts.
Remembering Bob Hurlbut
We're saddened to share that Bob Hurlbut, CCF's first Executive Director, died peacefully on December 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 88.
