Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) is proud to announce that it has awarded $627,000 to 13 nonprofits working to strengthen a system of support that is empowering residents with the digital tools they need to navigate everyday life. “We know that a computer and...
New group of ChangeMakers to begin powerful journey to support arts & culture in Essex County
Arts and culture do so many powerful things for our communities. “First and foremost, arts and culture bring people together, particularly during times of uncertainty in the world,” said Karen Ristuben, program director for Creative County, Essex County Community...
Happy New Year from ECCF President & CEO Stratton Lloyd
Leaning Into Our Region's Collaborative Spirit in 2025 Dear ECCF Friend, Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! I hope your 2025 is off to a peaceful and healthy start. Turning the calendar to January 1 is always exciting - a reminder that the future is wide open and full...
Making a difference in the lives of women and girls for more than two decades
The Women’s Fund of Essex County is one of ECCF’s oldest and most impactful field of interest funds By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER Essex County Community Foundation and The Women’s Fund of Essex County have, essentially, grown up together. ECCF...
New cohort of creatives graduate from ECCF’s ChangeMakers program
By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER When he joined the Essex County Community Foundation Creative County ChangeMakers program in March, Gloucester resident Sal Zerelli remembers looking around the room of creative people – actors, writers, painters...
‘Philanthropy fueled by thousands of voices, intentions and deeds’
Essex County Community Foundation celebrates 25-year past, looks to the future at Anniversary Celebration By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF COMMUNICATIONS WRITER After the conga line zig-zagged through the crowd, once the speeches and ‘thank yous’ were through, and the...
Art Heals. Culture Connects. Creativity Liberates.
ECCF hosts an Essex County Arts and Culture Summit that informs and inspires By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF Communications Writer Dariana Guerrero, a young writer, activist and educator from Lawrence, recalled participating in open mic night at El Taller as a...
Applications open for ECCF’s Digital Equity Partnership Grants
Organizations working together may apply for up to $50,000 to help residents access technology Beverly, MA – Essex County Community Foundation, a nonprofit grantmaking organization serving the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, is offering support to organizations...
With more people seeking philanthropic guidance, ECCF steps in to support advisors
First cohort earns Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation as part of ECCF’s new study group Beverly, MA – An increasing number of individuals are looking to leverage the power of philanthropy to invest in their communities, leave a lasting legacy and pass down...
ECCF elects four new community leaders to its board of trustees
Beverly, MA -- Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), a grantmaking organization serving the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, is pleased to announce that Chat Reynders of Hamilton, Luis Román of Boston, Doneeca Thurston-Chavez of Salem and Rosario Ubiera-Minaya...
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