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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...
In Amesbury, nonprofit Theater in the Open to turn City Hall into a circus
‘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...
ONT to ECCF: ‘Local support is going to be more important than ever’
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...
With new hire, ECCF aims to deepen its commitment to the region
Ipswich resident Amy Moran Lowe joins ECCF as Director of Grants and Programs Beverly, MA – Essex County Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that inspires philanthropy across the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, is pleased to announce that Ipswich...
ECCF awards $627,000 to support programs that connect residents to technology
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...
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