Announcing new chief of staff, Elizabeth Patton.
We warmly welcome our newest colleague, who will support President Geeta Pradhan in ensuring the success of our strategic plan.
Counting down memorable moments of 2023.
Thank you for being part of a bold year at CCF.
Giving to something that matters.
Newlyweds Rebekah and Eric share their love - and love of Cambridge - with CCF.
Why making a gift to CCF is a no-brainer.
Beth and Marty Milkovits share how seeing the impact of their gift is an incredible feeling.
Smart (end-of-year) giving.
Expert tips from our Professional Advisors for December giving.
Fifty-eight nonprofits receive $782K in grants
New grants build on a $1.1 strategic investment in food safety net earlier this fall.
We are here for Cambridge. Here for good.
Thank you for supporting the Cambridge Community Foundation this giving season.
Social cohesion in the living room.
Lori Lander's Wednesday Breakfasts build community.
We launched our strategic plan at a block party.
Nearly 800 neighbors joined us October 14 for a community celebration of a momentous new stage in CCF's strategic work for a vibrant, just, and equitable Cambridge for all.
Conversation is key.
Alongside the launch of our five-year strategic plan, we joined several important conversations about innovations in philanthropy, partnerships with nonprofits, and building community in October.
CCF to Invest Over 1.1 Million Dollars in New Food Access and Security Initiative
This initiative aims to strengthen Cambridge's emergency food system in partnership with local nonprofits - and is the first step in our new strategic plan.
Celebrate with us on October 14!
Come to CCF's Block Party and Launch of Our New Strategic Plan - free fun for all ages in Central Square!
Our Fall grants cycle is open.
Nonprofits serving Cambridge are invited to apply to the Community Fund until September 25.
Cash Empowers Families in Cambridge
We just released a new data brief on the families eligible for Rise Up Cambridge, revealing challenges and resilience.
CCF’s second annual Cambridge WINS awards $16K to summer youth sports.
We're supporting 18 summer sports programs designed for Cambridge youth who face barriers to access.
Join CCF’s Bob Moses Fund for a powerful film & discussion June 14!
Learn from the Fund's inaugural grant recipient, Derrick Christopher Evans.
Falcon Pride Scholarship awards 8 CRLS grads, thanks to generous donor support.
Thanks to new major gifts and steadfast donor support, this year’s Falcon Pride cohort grew from five to eight scholars who were celebrated last night.
The role we play. Big problems need big, bold solutions.
We partnered with the City to develop Rise Up Cambridge, the first non-lottery cash assistance program in the country.
CCTV recognizes career access opportunities for youth.
This week, we were honored to receive CCTV's Sakey Award.
CCF invests over half a million dollars in the local nonprofit ecosystem.
Seventy-one community organizations are supported this spring.
Conversation is key.
Alongside the launch of our five-year strategic plan, we joined several important conversations about innovations in philanthropy, partnerships with nonprofits, and building community in October.
Thank you, Head Of The Charles and rowers!
We’re incredibly grateful to Head Of The Charles Regatta for their ongoing support. As one of their official charities, dollars raised through the HOCR Charity Program go to our Community Fund and back into the community.
Music with a mission.
Cambridge Jazz Festival - in rain or shine - brought people from across the community together for music and much more.
Learnings from movement makers and storytellers.
"Communities are their own best hope." Our recent film screening and discussion underscored the value of investing in grassroots leaders. (Photo by London Parker-McWhorter.)
Community collaboration shone in April.
We saw the promise of community partnership realized at several recent events.
Working together for food security for all.
We joined Food For Free to celebrate a product of our partnership: a refrigerated truck that will get millions more meals to neighbors.
Cambridge launches the first non-lottery cash assistance program of its kind in the country.
On May 2, we joined Mayor Siddiqui, Congresswoman Pressley, and more partners at City Hall to announce Rise Up Cambridge.
Cambridge WINS to kick off a second season of youth sports grants.
WINS supports coaches and programs working to create an equal playing field.
Philanthropy is for everyone, especially our youth.
For a third year, Cambridge youth leaders raised funds for our community.
Black history, Black futures.
We're thinking about the importance of supporting the people and spaces that are dreaming and imagining ways our Black community can thrive.