Program, Philanthropy & Leadership Highlights
Ukraine Relief Effort: Many organizations are providing support and assistance for those in need in Ukraine. A list of ways to help can be found on the Philanthropy Massachusetts website.
Recovery and Rebuilding: Staff and board from 15 nonprofits in northwest Connecticut are participating in a six-month program focused on adapting and innovating in response to challenges, with funding from a foundation collaborative we established to aid rebuilding and recovery in the sector. Our partners in this work are Connecticut Community Foundation, Foundation for Community Health and Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Early Literacy: Our Talk Read Sing Columbia initiative awarded nearly $14,000 to six organizations to boost early literacy through projects that will engage young readers of color, offer bilingual story times and provide resources for families. The grantees are the Chatham Library, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, Family Resource Centers of Columbia County, Hudson Area Library, the Roeliff Jansen Community Library and the Valatie Free Library.
Food Security: We are partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to administer the CARES Act Community Development Block Grant Food Security Program in Berkshire County. We are accepting letters of intent through April 15 from nonprofits working on food security in Berkshire County. Grants of up to $200,000 will support capital expenses to expand and improve these programs.
