Barbara Poppe is the founder and principal of Barbara Poppe & Associates LLC. Barbara served as Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness from November 2009 to March 2014.
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June 13, 2019
5 - 7 p.m.
UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center
Join the Greater Lowell Community Foundation at our Annual Meeting for a discussion on
The State of Homelessness - Lowell and Beyond
by
Barbara Poppe
, a national expert on collaborative community strategies to address and reduce homelessness.
Barbara Poppe, the former executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, has been contracted to complete a strategic Action Plan to address the needs and resources necessary to manage chronic homelessness in downtown Lowell. The plan, convened by The City of Lowell, along with Community Teamwork Inc., the Lowell Plan, SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation,
Collaborative Strategies to Prevent, Reduce and End Chronic Homelessness in Lowell
, is expected to be complete by July 2019.
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GLCF Controller Janinne Nocco named NPAGL's 2019 Unsung Hero Award Recipient
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Congratulations to GLCF Controller and Administrative Officer Janinne Nocco the 2019 Unsung Hero Award recipient from the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell (NPAGL).
Janinne has seen her share of change over her past 19 years at the Foundation. Through it all, Janinne has been the glue to keep the mission on track and the resident historian – always willing to connect the dots for other staffers and the community. Janinne has demonstrated her flexibility by adapting to new systems and processes. She approaches change with her signature openness and smile.
Thank you, Janinne, for all you do for GLCF!
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GLCF Controller and Administrative Officer Janinne Nocco recently received the 2019 Unsung Hero Award from NPAGL.
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GLCF CEO Jay Linnehan with House of Hope Executive Director Deborah Chausse
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John Rork, Director of Learn2Work,
House of Hope in the Fletcher St. kitchen
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House of Hope Receives Grant for "Last Piece of the Puzzle" to Complete Kitchen Upgrades
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At House of Hope, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness, a recent GLCF distributed grant will mean an updated gas stove and fire-suppression system for their busy kitchen in its Fletcher Street facility.
House of Hope uses the Fletcher Street kitchen to cook meals for the 58 families in its shelters, approximately 200 people. Over the course of this year this translates into more than 63,000 meals. Additionally, the kitchen also hosts a job-training program, Learn2Work for those going into the culinary industry. Learn2Work has successfully catered 2 annual fundraisers for House of Hope, won 2nd place in Lowell's Winterfest Soup Bowl Competition, and has two other small catering events in the early Spring. They are currently piloting a catering component to determine if and how to roll out a small catering business as a part of their job training program.
"We can't wait to get this stove installed," House of Hope Executive Director Deborah Chausse said. "We're really really grateful."
The grants was part of the $90,000 in grants GLCF awarded to 11 area nonprofit organizations through a 2019 Help Alleviate Hunger and Homelessness in Massachusetts grant. This generous one-time capital grant was made possible from an anonymous donor that partnered with the GLCF to distribute the funding to area nonprofits that are battling hunger and homelessness in the community.
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GLCF CEO & President Linnehan to be honored at CTI's Spring Celebration - Leading the Way Home
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Honoring Local Leaders Making an Impact on Homelessness
Thursday, May 23, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Each year, CTI helps more than 50,000 people and could not do it without the continued support of friends and partners. This year, at their largest fundraiser, CTI celebrates Honorees:
- Jay Linnehan, President and CEO, Greater Lowell Community Foundation
- The Sisters of Charity of Ottawa and Eric Cousineau, Bachand Hall
- Mayor William Samaras and Former Mayor Ed Kennedy, City of Lowell Mayors Office
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Evening at the Library
, 2018
casein
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Mill City Scenes:
Priscilla Levesque Solo Art Show
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RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 8, 5-7 PM
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
About the work:
For much of my painting career, I lived on Cape Cod where I painted landscapes, waterfront scenes and boatyards. Mostly I worked outdoors on location and did the finishing touches at home.
Since moving to Lowell about five years ago, I have changed my subject matter and procedures. At first I did not view the urban environment as an interesting subject. Then I began to take photos with my phone while walking around the city, and I use them as references to paint in the studio.
During the past year, I have realized there are many scenes to paint here in Lowell. I have found inspiration in old brick or stone mill buildings, Victorian wood frame houses, the Merrimack River, and the canals. The result is my series of “Mill City Scenes”.
NOTE:
The show will be on view from April 29 to July 12
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Give to the Future: Make a Planned Gift
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Your legacy can be shaped to support the causes you
care about now and provide financial and estate savings.
Everyone has a legacy. What’s yours?
To discuss creating a personalized estate plan that supports issues important to you, please call Jay or Howard at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation at 978-970-1600.
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OARS
Water Chestnut Rapid Response and Management
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Made possible by a recent grant from GLCF, OARS, INC. of Concord was able to implement the Water Chestnut Management Plan and clear the Concord and Assabet Rivers from this invasive aquatic plant. With the help of a rapid response team and engaged Billerica community volunteers, OARS, INC. was able to clear the waters and restore migrant fish populations and improve the overall aquatic habitat, making the rivers swimmable and fishable again.
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Mill City Grows
Providing Lowell’s senior citizens with easy access to the freshest produce
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Mill City Grows in Lowell is doing amazing work. Supported by a grant from the GLCF, Mill City Grows is reaching out to Lowell’s senior population. Determined to increase elderly citizens access to fresh local foods, MCG is now out and about with their weekly seasonal Mobile Markets, making it convenient and possible for everyone to adopt a healthy diet. Fresh and delicious items such as local produce, eggs and dairy can be obtained at affordable prices all year around. In efforts to combat food insecurities amongst older adults in Lowell MCG is working with 1,200 elderly Lowell residents. Senior citizens are up for a treat, in addition to making food more accessible, MCG is also giving out “senior coupons” that make shopping at discounted prices possible.
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PLATINUM PARTNERS:
Nancy L. Donahue
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A complete list of our sponsors is viewable on the Foundation's website (click
here).
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CEO Linnehan with CMAA E.D. Sovanna Pouv and GLCF Board Member and EforAll Lowell E.D.
Lianna Kushi
at the 3rd Annual Distinguished Young Professional Awards
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VP Aradhya with 2019 Help Alleviate Hunger and Homelessness in Massachusetts grant recipient Living Waters, with Executive Director Diane Waddell (center) and staff
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April 4th's Leaders in Lowell (center Daniel Russell and Bridget Provost) with Women in Leadership Panel featured GLCF Board Member and
Community Teamwork, Inc.'s
CEO Karen Frederick,
Wonderfund MA
CEO Erin Murphy-Rafferty, former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift and Enterprise Bank VP Bopha Malone. Leaders in Lowell is supported by GLCF funds.
(
Mr + Mrs Drew Photography
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GLCF staff celebrate with Janinne Nocco - the 2019 Unsung Hero Award recipient from the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell
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CEO Linnehan with Christa Brown, founder of Free Soil Arts Collective (GLCF is the fiscal sponsor) at the Free Soil Arts Collective Launch Party
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