Dear neighbor,
When Shakia and Fatima graduate from Cambridge Rindge and Latin this June, not only will they carry the pride of their families as the first generation to go to college, but they will also take with them learnings and support from a community of organizations and people who helped shape the leaders they’ve become.
During the pandemic, Shakia kept up with her schoolwork thanks to a laptop she received from Tech Goes Home. Later, through Breakthrough Greater Boston, she gained the guidance needed to navigate the college application and financial aid process. Through various youth sports, Fatima built confidence and a close network of friends. Fatima’s family accessed support through the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), and participated in Rise Up Cambridge, which provided monthly cash assistance as well as relief and peace of mind.
Today, Fatima and Shakia serve as co-chairs of the Cambridge Youth Council, where they’ve led fundraising efforts to give back to the community of nonprofits that has supported them and that makes Cambridge so special.
The Cambridge Community Foundation is the connective thread woven through the city’s ecosystem of nonprofits, just like the ones that championed Fatima and Shakia.
For 110 years, the Cambridge Community Foundation has been here, bolstering the system of services and programs that encourage the growth and development of Cambridge children and families. With your support, we can ensure that every young person in Cambridge has access to this wealth of resources and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Your gift today is an investment in the next generation and a demonstration of a community that looks out for one another and helps each other succeed.
Thank you for responding with a generous heart. Donate here.
A generous donor has agreed to match all gifts up to $50K through June. Double your gift, double your impact by June 30!
Sincerely,
Phil Johnson, Board Chair
Geeta Pradhan, President
