Supporting the unsung heroes of sports.
Our pilot initiative CAMBRIDGE WINS funded 23 youth sports programs this summer.
Give smarter.
Thinking about your philanthropic future? This webinar may be a helpful resource.
Planting seeds of curiosity.
We're on the lookout for incredible grassroots programs like Friday Night Hype to win our next Imagined in Cambridge! Award.
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.
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?
Communities converge at Kendall/MIT Open Space.
We had a beautiful community gathering at Kendall/MIT Open Space July 20.
CCF names Lauren Marshall VP of Marketing and Civic Engagement
The promotion recognizes Marshall’s exceptional leadership of the Foundation’s communications and stewardship of its civic voice.
You’re invited! Cider, culture & community at MIT Open Space.
Come out to Kendall Square July 20, 7-9pm for a fun, community gathering!
Lesley President Janet Steinmayer joins CCF Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors announces several transitions and we welcome new staff.
We remember: Joe Roller
Cambridge lost a true community partner last month when Joe Roller, former board member, passed away.
From The Boston Globe: “Cambridge to begin guaranteed income program for single-parent households”
The Boston Globe's coverage on Cambridge's new guaranteed basic income initiative, for which the Foundation is a founding partner.
Cambridge is first city in New England to launch mayor-championed guaranteed income pilot initiative for single caretaker households
April 15, 2021 | Cambridge, MA—Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
Cambridge youth raised $24,510 for community COVID-19 relief
A group of Cambridge high school student leaders wanted to help out their community during the pandemic, so they organized, set a goal, led outreach, and, in just a month's time, raised funds for neighbors in need—to the tune of $24,500 total to 12 community organizations.
Powerful insights to help move from conversation to community action
On the occasion of the launch of our new research report, local speakers shared insights that can inform follow-on conversations and help move us to collective action.
From The Boston Globe: “Report shows stark inequalities in Cambridge economic growth”
The Boston Globe's article about our new research report.
New research report shows a widening income gap in Cambridge
A new research report by the Foundation confirms Cambridge is a leader among the nation’s innovation cities, and through a decade of data, tells the story of how the city’s unprecedented prosperity has benefitted some residents, while others, primarily Black and low-income residents, are being left behind.
The Cambridge Community Foundation awards $533,000 in grants to local nonprofits this spring
In response to sustained demands on nonprofits in Cambridge, the Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF) increased allocated funds for its spring grantmaking by 50%, supporting nonprofits involved in youth programs and education, housing, hunger, homelessness, elder services, the arts, COVID-19 relief, and racial justice.
Equity and innovation in Cambridge
We're soon launching a report entitled Equity and Innovation Cities: The Case of Cambridge. All community members are invited to join us in a conversation on its findings, April 7, 8:30am.
A letter from our president: Let’s raise our voices for tolerance and respect.
Dear neighbors, Last week, the voices of eight citizens,
Emerging stronger and more united: ‘We Are Cambridge’ 2021
Thanks to the nearly 500 community members who joined 'We Are Cambridge: Emerge 2021". Watch the video if you missed it!
