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ECCF reveals details of $2 million plan to advance digital equity in Essex County
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tatianna, a participant in North Shore Community Development Coalition’s YouthBuild program, said she and her brother would have to take turns attending remote classes because their WiFi wasn’t sufficient enough for both of them to be connected at the same time.
Our view: Nurturing the Blue Economy
The Blue Economy is already a powerful economic engine for the country as a whole and Massachusetts in particular. But it needs continued investment — in time, attention and resources — to continue to grow.
Foundation launches $2 million plan to close ‘digital divide’
The Essex County Community Foundation on Thursday announced a $2 million initiative to help thousands of residents who lack access to a computer or an internet connection.
ECCF Opens the Door to Vital Conversations About Charitable Giving with New Hire
In this new role, Jenn will focus on building deep relationships with area professional advisors, who play a key role in expanding support for the region’s nonprofit organizations and collaborative efforts to tackle systemic social challenges. She will also provide charitable gift planning and support to Essex County donors as they make decisions about their philanthropic giving and consider a donor advised fund with ECCF.
Leadership in Challenging Times: Stratton Lloyd
ECCF’s Stratton Lloyd is interviewed for Harvard Business School’s “Leadership in Challenging Times” blog series.
Column: New collaboration will help increase internet access across Essex County
As chief program officer of nonprofit North Shore Community Development Coalition (CDC), Felicia Pierce meets many Essex County residents who lack some of life’s most basic necessities, including access to the internet. According to a recent report commissioned by ECCF, nearly 60,000 households in Essex County do not have access to a high-speed internet connection, a service that surpassed being a “nice-to-have” a long time ago.
Gloucester High, partners offering free machinist classes
As the country’s manufacturing industry experiences a talent shortage, a neighboring college is partnering with Gloucester High School to help students tune their skills as they prepare to enter the workforce. Through a partnership between North Shore Community College, Gloucester High School and MassHire-North Shore Career Center, students will be able to earn their National Institute for Metalworking Skills certificate in CNC, or computer numerical control, milling free of charge at Gloucester High this summer.
Letter: Supporting efforts for digital literacy
The Daily News’ April 12 editorial, “Bridging the digital divide,” shines a critical spotlight on the impact of the digital divide in communities north of Boston, and the work of organizations like the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), which is convening a broad-based effort to provide residents with the digital devices, internet connectivity, and skills training they need to participate in our increasingly digital world.
Essex County Creative Economy to Get Boost from State Grant
ECCF-led virtual platform will distribute and promote region’s digital creative content Essex County’s cultural organizations and artists will soon have a powerful tool to aid in their economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a $230,000 grant from the...
We Must Breathe – Together
Last night, when Derek Chauvin was led into a Minneapolis courtroom to learn the outcome of his trial, we collectively held our breath. And when the verdict was read, we exhaled. Because when a White ex-police officer is held accountable for the murder of a Black man, we must breathe.
events
all events listed are virtual unless otherwise noted.
Rising Together
Open to everyone – help us celebrate the hope, resilience and collaboration that emerged in our communities through the COVID-10 crisis.
June 8 | People’s United Nonprofit Consortium Workshop Series
Free workshop – Creating a Comprehensive Resource Development Plan in Support of Long Term Sustainability
May 10 | The Great Wealth Transfer®
This event is open to professional advisors serving Essex County.
July 14 | Lunch and Learn – Workforce
This event is for ECCF’s Family of Funds.
June 16 | Lunch and Learn – Racial Equity
This event is for ECCF’s Family of Funds.
Apr. 7 – May 15 | 2021 Virtual Institute for Trustees
The IFT is intended for nonprofit organizations.
May 20 | Assets for Artists – Making a Plan in a Time of Uncertainty
Open to artists who currently reside in Essex County.
Creative County Monthly Meet Ups
Creative County Initiative Monthly Meet Ups Hosted by Karen Ristuben, Program Director for the Creative County Initiative and John Andrews, founder of Creative Collective MA These monthly Meet Ups are a casual opportunity to meet your creative peers for both open...
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