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.
Cambridge Day reports on our plan to address local issues, starting with hunger
The Cambridge Day captures the vibe of our block party and our goal to do more good for Cambridge.
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.
Music with a mission.
Cambridge Jazz Festival - in rain or shine - brought people from across the community together for music and much more.
Cash Empowers Families in Cambridge
We just released a new data brief on the families eligible for Rise Up Cambridge, revealing challenges and resilience.
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.)
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.
Performances that spark dialogue in Cambridge.
A spotlight on the recent work of beheard.world, a Cultural Capital Fund grant recipient.
Educators are supported with an award-winning idea.
Educators connect with nature and one another through Our
The gift of time.
Two individuals' generous gift of time to the Foundation also turned into a monetary contribution from their employer, Bank of America.
Young civic leaders step up.
Voices of young community leaders are making a difference - now and for the future.
Bold, beautiful social innovation: Sisters Unchained
As our search continues for the next Imagined in Cambridge! Social Innovation Award winners, we caught up with 2019 awardee, Sisters Unchained.
‘Innovation is in Cambridge’s DNA:’ Cambridge Community Foundation awards 28 microgrants
An article by the Cambridge Chronicle about our recent microgrants for social innovators from the Imagined in Cambridge! Fund.
Our community speaks to housing unaffordability.
A look inside Cambridge Housing Authority's new report, "Stories of the Can't Wait List".
2021 “Imagined in Cambridge!” Social Innovation Award
The application is now open for our third annual award competition.
28 great grassroots ideas get cash support.
Through the new Imagined in Cambridge! Fund, we've awarded $14,000 in microgrants to local social innovators, thanks to generous seed support from Verizon and a local family.
Bringing bikes and community back to life.
Our new nonprofit partner gives free bikes, empowers neighbors.
Can’t-miss Cambridge events this fall.
In the flurry of fall events, we invite nonprofits to unwind at Salutes.
Leveling the playing field.
Hear from some of our CAMBRIDGE WINS Sports Equity Grants recipients.
Smiles in our streets.
Cambridge Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture and community.
Celebrating nonprofits! Oct. 7 is our annual Salutes event.
We invite all our Cambridge nonprofit partners to join us at Starlight Square in a special celebration of the work they do.
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.
