The Cambridge Community Foundation invests $645K in nonprofits responding to local needs and uplifting community
With record requests, 78 organizations receive funding this spring.
Research on Cambridge’s guaranteed income pilot shows tangible benefits for cash recipients.
See the key findings from Penn's Center for Guaranteed Income Research new report.
Wanted: Your bold ideas for Cambridge!
Our 5th Imagined in Cambridge! Award competition kicks off. Nominate someone or apply today!
Here’s to Cambridge change agents.
Highlights from the NAACP Cambridge's MLK Brunch included seeing two Imagined in Cambridge! Award winners be honored.
Christina Turner named Vice President of Programs and Grantmaking.
The new title is a promotion from her former position as director. Congratulations, Christina!
Black history is Cambridge history.
Join us in celebrating Cambridge Black history and Black futures through these resources and upcoming events.
Building economic mobility.
We've invested in Just A Start's Economic Mobility Hub, opening this year at Alewife.
Kicking off a multiyear collaboration to reimagine food pantries.
Cambridge needs to think big to solve food insecurity, and a new cross-sector collaboration funded by CCF is taking it on.
Small acts of service add up to a great community.
Building social cohesion at the 14th Cambridge MLK Day of Service and Learning.
We remember Mel Hodder.
Mel left a remarkable legacy of service and generosity to his hometown of over sixty years. He was one of CCF's longest serving Board members and his commitment knew no bounds.
Join the Bob Moses Conference, April 9 & 10
We're pleased to join The Algebra Project and MIT as sponsors of this two-day public event through the Bob Moses Fund for Education and Organizing.
CCF distributes $228K in State-funded grants to nonprofits
Our newest grants help nonprofits meet community needs for technology, food, housing, emergency childcare, and bills.
A glance at Cambridge Black History.
An excerpt from our research on the State of Black Cambridge as well as community resources to continue exploring local Black history.
Explore on foot or at home Cambridge Black History.
Here's a sampling of walking tours - virtual and in-person - and podcasts to discover more layers to Cambridge's dynamic Black history.
Black history comes to life through Cambridge nonprofits.
Just a few of the Cambridge nonprofits that provide great resources for learning about local Black history - and create pathways for our next generation's future. Join us in learning from them.
Meet our #ThroughTheirEyes photographers
We thank the talented photographers in our 2021 annual
Our Community Fund, providing steadfast nonprofit support, opens its spring grants cycle.
Learn about our Community Fund and how Cambridge nonprofits may apply for grants this spring.
Our 2021 annual report: A letter from our president and chair
Geeta Pradhan and Phil Johnson introduce our 2021 annual report, 'Through their eyes,' which lifts up the voices of Cambridge youth.
How can Cambridge realize MLK’s Dream?
A reflection from our president Geeta Pradhan on how Cambridge can start to move the needle toward justice and equity.
Explore sites of Cambridge Black History this MLK Day.
Learn about this year's MLK Day of Service, featuring a new, community walk celebrating Black history and many more ways to give back to our city.
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.
Social cohesion in the living room.
Lori Lander's Wednesday Breakfasts build community.
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.
