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ECCF announces first round of funding from Community Response Fund
$500,000 in flexible funding is awarded to nonprofits filling essential needs in Essex County For Catie’s Closet – a nonprofit that supports approximately 13,000 Lawrence Public School students by providing year-round access to free clothing, toiletries and hygiene...
Applications open for next round of ECCF’s Digital Equity Partnership Grants
Organizations working together may apply for up to $50,000 to help residents access technology Alice, a woman in her 50s living with ADHD and mental health challenges, was facing significant obstacles in life. Difficulties with managing hygiene and cleanliness in her...
ECCF’s Summer Fund Bus Tour Gives Donors a Taste of Lawrence and the Power of its People
By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER & STORYTELLER Senator Pavel Payano, who grew up in the city of Lawrence and for decades has been deeply involved in his community, stands facing a group of ECCF friends gathered on a minibus making its bumpy...
In Gloucester, one nonprofit is proving there’s a sea of opportunity
An expanded biotech workforce and cutting-edge marine research key to GMGI’s mission By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER As the country’s oldest fishing port, Gloucester is a city with a past that is inextricably linked to the sea. But its future is...
Now 343 members strong, a local coalition prepares to tackle climate change together
ECCF gathers cross-sector leaders on June 12 for second meeting of group tasked with increasing resiliency By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF Communications Writer “The word ‘resilience’ gets tossed around a lot. But what does it really mean?” This was a question posed...
Despite national funding landscape, lots to celebrate for digital equity in Essex County
By Michelle Xiarhos Curran Despite recent news that government funds for digital equity programming were being terminated, members of the Essex County Digital Equity Coalition still had much to celebrate at its June 3 meeting. Expanded partnerships. Ten thousand...
Nonprofits reveal impacts and concerns over funding cuts and current landscape
ECCF holds first briefing to connect Essex County nonprofit organizations with legislators By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER Last year, The Salem Pantry provided 9,300 households – more than 30,000 individuals – with access to fresh, healthy...
ECCF to Nonprofits: ‘We’re committed to doing everything we can’
Community Foundation launches Essex County Community Response Fund to help orgs fill gaps, meet increased demand Beverly, MA – In Essex County, nonprofits navigating the fallout – or looming prospect – of losing government funding are laying off staff, crafting...
‘We Can’t Walk Away’
The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Phil Buchanan addresses funders at ECCF Summit By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER By the end of his keynote address, and after all the questions had been asked and answered, the message that Center for...
A commitment to a climate resilient Essex County
ECCF launches regional coalition, announces investment in local, collaborative climate solutions Beverly, Mass --- Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), a nonprofit grantmaker and convener dedicated to improving the lives of people in Essex County, recently...
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