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Chelsea CollaborativeCOVID, Community and the Chance for Real Change

As COVID lays bare the inequities in our communities, Paul Grogan says we must find ways to turn this crisis into an opportunity to make real impact.
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Rob Waldron photoDonor Advised Funds Step Up

As COVID-19 grew as a threat, the Boston Foundation's community of donors stepped up with new funds, new gifts and remarkable innovations to support nonprofits, victims and first responders.
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Converse logoA Historic Boston Brand Jumps In to Help Greater Boston

The Nike Foundation, through its Converse brand, moved quickly in support of the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide needed resources to fight the pandemic.
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People Over Payments: The Business Equity Fund

The Boston Foundation's Business Equity Fund moved quickly to protect minority-owned businesses in its portfolio, and the jobs those businesses create.
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Centro PresenteCOVID-19: Stories from the Sector - Centro Presente

In East Boston and throughout the city, Centro Presente is securing support and services for immigrants in need.
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BOTW vanCOVID-19: Stories from the Sector - Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Homeless youth find themselves especially vulnerable as COVID collapsed their safety net. BOTW is reaching out to help fill the gaps.
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COVID-19: Stories from the Sector - Healing Abuse Working for Change

The isolation of "shelter in place" has placed victims of domestic abuse in danger, and put organizations like HAWC on the alert.
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Yi Chin Chen Friends of the Children BostonCOVID-19: Stories from the Sector - Friends of the Children Boston

As COVID derailed schooling, Friends of the Children mentors are helping meet the needs of families with children to keep learning moving forward.
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Community Servings workerCOVID-19: Stories from the Sector - Community Servings

As COVID dramatically accelerated need and decimated volunteer staffing, Community Servings sought out new ways to meet the increased need.
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COVID-19: Stories from the Sector - NECAT

With the food service industry in disarray from COVID-related shutdown, NECAT is finding new ways to support culinary students and workers.
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The Annual Campaign for Civic Leadership: Accelerating the Response

Community foundations emerged from the 1918 flu pandemic. Today, with your donations, we are able to provide critical research, information, and resources to the community.
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