Welcome to our newest team members.
Adrienne Wallace comes aboard as Director of Grantmaking and Programs and Geoff O'Connell joins as Chief Financial Officer.
Join us May 19 & 20: Two-part forum addressing racial opportunity gaps in our schools
We've teamed up with My Brother's Keeper Cambridge Task Force to host two conversations, on May 19 and 20, to help our city take action on opportunity gaps for Black and Brown students in Cambridge schools.
A grateful farewell to Gwyn Gallagher, our superhero
After 23 years of service to our community, Gwyn Gallagher retires as our director of grantmaking and operations. In her honor, we've created The Gwyn Gallagher Fund for Cambridge.
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.
A groundswell of giving during year one of the United Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants
Photos from Dance for Dignity, held at the
Falcon Pride Scholarships: Helping college-bound CRLS students succeed in higher ed
In 2015, a group of residents came to
Cambridge nonprofits make learning more engaging and equitable
We often look to schooling as the key to
Connecting Cambridge middle schoolers to positive, out-of-school experiences
Photo courtesy of Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time
How a frugal cattleman has sent students to Harvard for over a century
Jonathan Maynard Parmenter. Photo courtesy of The Parmenter Foundation. Jonathan
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Purchases Local Building to Preserve Nonprofit Social Service Space
October 10 — Cambridge, MA The tenants of 93-99
Dance for Dignity: Join us Oct. 25 to support the United Legal Defense Fund
On Friday, October 25th, join us for an evening
Cambridge summer programs give all kids access to learning and fun
Cambridge summer programs give all kids access to learning
New members join Board of Directors and Professional Advisors Council
The Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF) has appointed three local
Education as equalizer: a conversation with Elissa Spelman, Executive Director of Breakthrough Greater Boston
Research reminds us that education and opportunity go hand
