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A Message from the President and CEO |
Greetings!
Philanthropy may seem like a big complicated concept to some, but it’s not. It is very straightforward: it’s about people helping people. With the pandemic wreaking havoc over the last year, the need for such help was tremendous and continues today. In true community fashion, notwithstanding everything that was happening, people from all walks of life pulled together to help those in need. The Foundation received numerous donations, both big and small. Many of the contributions, especially the smaller ones, came with notes like: “please feed the children” or “house the homeless.” One day a check came in with a note, “this is money raised from a yard sale to help the most vulnerable affected from COVID, please help them”. I am moved and continue to be inspired by the kindness of our neighbors.
The Foundation has granted millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits across our service area from this kindness. These grants have allowed them to provide essential services across a broad spectrum of needs under challenging circumstances. The most pressing needs were putting food on the table and keeping the roof overhead. The hard work and dedication of our nonprofit partners have fueled our work.
At the Foundation’s Annual Meeting (see details below), we will celebrate the strength of our community with some incredible stories that exemplify that we are stronger together. I hope you’ll join us for this exciting event.
Be safe, be well, be strong,
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Jay Linnehan
GLCF President + CEO
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GLCF 2021 - 2024 Strategic Plan |
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GLCF Unveils its New Strategic Three-Year Plan
After twenty-four years of improving the quality of life in Greater Lowell through impactful, strategic philanthropy, GLCF has unveiled a new three-year strategic plan for 2021-2024 that takes our work in the community to the next level.
The new plan identifies the strategic priorities that will guide our work to strengthen Greater Lowell. Identified strategic priorities are:
• Philanthropy For All
• Organizational Excellence
• Community Leadership
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Responsive Impact
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GLCF Helps Get More Healthy Food to Those in Need |
As COVID-19 has exacerbated food insecurity all around the region, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) has made it a priority to help the hungry put more healthy food on the table. By providing recent grants to two local organizations — Mill City Grows in Lowell, and Gaining Ground in Concord — GLCF is improving community access to organic fruits and vegetables during the pandemic through its COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund grants.
“These incredible nonprofit partners aim to increase the quality and quantity of fresh produce available to emergency-food programs in Greater Lowell,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF President & CEO. “The foundation recognizes the unprecedented need during this pandemic to address the food insecurity in our community and fund creative solutions to get healthy food options to residents.”
GLCF continues to target the lack of nutritious food, especially after its recent survey of Greater Lowell nonprofits revealed that one of their top three needs was improved food quality —specifically better-quality fresh produce, as well as culturally sensitive food options, explained Jennifer Aradhya, GLCF’s Vice President of Marketing & Progams.
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GLCF’s Annual Meeting to Highlight Community Strength in Times of Challenge |
Open to all community members, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation is set to host its annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. The event will highlight the inspirational work and great strength exhibited by Greater Lowell nonprofit partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our work this past year wouldn’t be possible without the collaborative relationships we have fostered in Greater Lowell, and we are so grateful,” said Jay Linnehan, “At this year’s Annual Meeting, we are honored to share stories of strength from four of our inspiring nonprofit partners.”
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7:30 PM
ONLINE
A concert celebrating another season of accomplishments, especially in pandemic times! This program features Jeremy Gill’s virtuosic work for double string orchestra, soprano Barbara Quintiliani singing selections from one of Berlioz’s most popular song cycles, and Quinn Mason with a brand new work written for LCO’s Lowell Threads project.
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Networking and Growth Tips – An Immigrant’s Experiences and Learnings
May 28, 2021 • noon
Join WA and Rupal Trivedi, a Software Development Manager at the Civil Identity Divison of IDEMIA, to explore the lessons she learned as an immigrant to American that enabled her to have a successful STEM career.
In this webinar, we will explore the importance of listening to the radio, having a mentor(s), creating a network of support(s), communication in the workplace in order to up-skill.
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2nd Annual Refuge Lowell Art Expo & Fundraiser
Saturday, May 1, 2021
noon - 4 p.m. • Western Ave. Studios, Lowell
Tour classrooms, and the Western Ave Studios Outdoor Art Market, to:
- Watch Refuge students make art
- Bid on works as they are made
- Buy beautiful completed works of student art
Proceeds help support Refuge Lowell and its student artists
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Give to the Future: Make a Planned Gift |
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Everyone has a legacy. What’s yours? |
Your legacy can be shaped to support the causes you care about now and provide financial and estate savings.
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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GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund |
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- Nonprofit Partner Highlight - |
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With the help of the 2020 GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Grants Program, made possible by Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Dwelling House of Hope continues to be able to provide nutritious food to about 3,200 people for 4 months.
Ensuring nutrition in times of a health crisis is essential to a multitude of communities in Lowell, and Dwelling House of Hope continues their mission to help people upkeep healthy lifestyles in these unprecedented times.
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For the latest info on the GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, see the Fund webpage.
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100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
PHONE 978-970-1600
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