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...
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...
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...
For over 118 years, Bartlett Tree Experts, a fourth-generation, family-owned business founded by Francis A. Bartlett, has been helping residential and commercial clients maximize the health and value of their landscapes. They do this through a rare mix of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘City Hall Circus’ is one of many exciting arts and culture projects supported by ECCF’s Creative County In Amesbury, when you want to attend a City Council meeting, obtain a building permit or renew Fido’s dog license, you go to City Hall. But this fall, the brick...
Through new Food Hub, Our Neighbors’ Table working towards a food secure region By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF Communications Writer It’s 10:30 on a Tuesday morning and the loading docks at the Seacoast Regional Food Hub on Bridge Road in Salisbury are buzzing with...
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