2025 Grants

A Place to Start with Dementia
Kennebunk, ME
$25,000 to sustain and expand free programs that provide early intervention, therapeutic support, and education for families navigating Alzheimer’s, ensuring access to care and reducing isolation.

Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry
Boxborough, MA
$35,000 to renovate a vacant town building into a modern, market-style food pantry, doubling capacity and improving access to healthy food for families in need.

Berkshire Grown
Great Barrington, MA
$60,000 to purchase fresh food from local farms and distribute it to pantries and meal sites serving food-insecure residents.

Boston Area Gleaners
Acton, MA
$100,000 to recover surplus farm produce and deliver millions of pounds of fresh food to hunger relief partners, reducing waste and improving nutrition for families across Massachusetts.

Boston CASA
Boston, MA
$60,000 to expand advocacy for children in foster care by training more volunteers to ensure vulnerable youth have a voice in court and access to essential services.

Boston Community Pediatrics
Boston, MA
$50,000 to integrate mental health care into pediatric services, providing equitable, trauma-informed support for children and families in underserved communities.

Bread and Roses Community Kitchen
Lawrence, MA
$25,000 to rescue and redistribute nutritious food to thousands of Merrimack Valley residents, reducing hunger and food waste through community-driven programs.

BUILD – Greater Boston
Boston, MA
$50,000 to deliver entrepreneurship-based academic enrichment for underserved youth, equipping them with leadership, financial literacy, and career readiness skills.

But Still I Am One
Belfast, ME
$35,000 to help unhoused youth ages 16–21 in Waldo County access housing, education, and life skills, creating pathways to stability and independence.

Cape Cod Children’s Place
Eastham, MA
$50,000 to expand their partnerships with early education centers that strengthen resilience and social-emotional wellness for children ages 0–5.

CASA Project
Worcester, MA
$50,000 to ensure abused and neglected children have trained advocates to secure safety, stability, and permanency.

Center for New Americans
Northampton, MA
$25,000 to provide free English classes and immigration legal services for immigrants and refugees in Western Massachusetts, fostering integration and economic opportunity.

Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County
Boston, MA
$50,000 to strengthen coordinated responses for child victims of abuse and exploitation through trauma-informed care and advocacy.

Circle of Hope
Needham, MA
$30,000 to supply clothing and hygiene essentials to families experiencing homelessness, removing barriers to health, education, and stability.

Coastal Foodshed
New Bedford, MA
$50,000 to increase food access for SNAP households through farmers markets, virtual markets, and home delivery, improving nutrition for low-income families.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire (CASA NH)
Manchester, NH
$50,000 to expand outreach and recruit volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children, ensuring every child has a voice in court.

Doc Wayne Youth Services
Boston, MA
$20,000 to expand trauma-informed mental health services at the Community Clinic, providing therapy for youth ages 5–24 in underserved neighborhoods.

Elizabeth Freeman Center
Pittsfield, MA
$35,000 to provide emergency shelter and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, helping families achieve safety and long-term stability.

Ellie Fund
Needham, MA
$50,000 to expand equitable access to breast cancer care through enhanced referral pathways and patient support services.

Fair Tide
Kittery, ME
$50,000 to launch a collaborative social services hub that connects families to housing, food, and essential resources in the Seacoast region.

Family Health Project
Manchester, MA
$35,000 to expand a guaranteed income program for young mothers, reducing poverty and improving health outcomes for families in Lynn and Boston.

Family Promise of Greater Concord
Concord, NH
$35,000 to prevent and end family homelessness through shelter, case management, and stabilization services that promote long-term independence.

Farm Fresh Rhode Island
Providence, RI
$75,000 to rescue surplus farm produce and distribute it to hunger relief agencies while supporting local farmers.

Food For Free Committee
Cambridge, MA
$40,000 to recover and distribute millions of pounds of fresh food to Greater Boston communities, reducing waste and improving access to healthy meals.

Food Link
Arlington, MA
$50,000 to rescue fresh food and deliver it to low-income households, addressing hunger and promoting equity across Greater Boston.

Friends of Children
Northampton, MA
$35,000 to strengthen advocacy for children in juvenile court, ensuring access to education, safety, and permanency.

Gaining Ground
Concord, MA
$50,000 to grow and donate 150,000 pounds of organic produce to hunger relief programs, improving nutrition for families across Eastern Massachusetts.

Gather (Formerly Seacoast Family Food Pantry)
Portsmouth, NH
$50,000 for building a new Community Food Center that expands food distribution capacity and offers nutrition education, creating a hub for food security and community connection.

Gnome
Fall River, MA
$26,500 for adaptive surf and wellness programs in schools and community spaces, helping neurodiverse and marginalized youth build confidence, emotional regulation, and social skills.

Granite State Children’s Alliance
Bedford, NH
$35,000 for on-site behavioral health counseling for child victims of abuse, ensuring timely trauma-informed care and family support across New Hampshire’s Child Advocacy Centers.

Grow Food Northampton
Florence, MA
$70,000 to operate a free mobile farmers market and community gardens at low-income housing sites, improving access to fresh food and advancing food sovereignty.

Hilltown Village Inc. d/b/a It Takes a Village
Huntington, MA
$35,000 to provide essential and culturally responsive support for rural families facing poverty, isolation, and housing insecurity.

Joe Andruzzi Foundation
North Attleboro, MA
$60,000 to provide food assistance to cancer patients and their families, reducing financial stress and improving health outcomes during treatment.

Jonnycake Center of Westerly
Westerly, RI
$25,000 to connect low-income families to housing, food, and emergency financial assistance.

Julie’s Family Learning Program
Boston, MA
$50,000 to deliver adult education and wraparound services for single mothers and families, helping them achieve economic stability and break cycles of poverty.

KidsPeace National Centers of New England
Ellsworth, ME
$50,000 to expand residential facilities for children in crisis, ensuring timely access to mental health care and safe housing.

Knox County Homeless Coalition
Rockland, ME
$50,000 to provide housing support and aftercare services for families and youth, breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness in rural Maine.

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Ellsworth, ME
$50,000 to increase access to fresh produce for food-insecure households, improving nutrition and health outcomes.

Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice
Boston, MA
$60,000 to provide free legal representation for asylum seekers, protecting vulnerable immigrants from deportation and enabling access to safety and stability.

Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Boston, MA
$50,000 to expand legal advocacy and education rights for immigrant and multilingual students, ensuring equitable access to schooling and special education services.

Maverick Landing Community Services
Boston, MA
$50,000 to provide food distribution and housing stabilization services for East Boston families facing poverty and displacement.

MLMDJ/Food for the World
Lawrence, MA
$55,000 to deliver nutritious food and health education programs to low-income families, reducing hunger and promoting wellness.

Mujeres Unidas Avanzando
Dorchester, MA
$35,000 to train immigrant women for careers in healthcare, combining language instruction with workforce development.

Needlepoint Sanctuary of Maine
Bangor, ME
$50,000 to strengthen HIV prevention and harm-reduction services for people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder.

New England Center for Arts & Technology
Boston, MA
$30,000 to provide tuition-free culinary job training for adults facing barriers such as homelessness and incarceration, helping them secure living-wage careers.

New England Justice for Our Neighbors
Belmont, MA
$25,000 to offer free legal services for immigrants seeking humanitarian relief, protecting families from deportation and exploitation.

Nora’s Haven
Warwick, RI
$25,000 to provide emergency relocation, housing, and trauma-informed support for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

North Shore Community Development Coalition
Salem, MA
$40,000 to address youth homelessness through housing support and case management, creating pathways to stability for vulnerable young adults.

One Can Help
Newton, MA
$50,000 to provide urgently needed resources—such as beds, transportation, and technology—for children and families in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

One Family
Boston, MA
$50,000 to support single parents in college through scholarships and coaching, helping families achieve economic independence and housing stability.

Partners for Youth with Disabilities
Boston, MA
$50,000 to deliver career readiness training for youth with disabilities, increasing employment opportunities and independence.

Piscataquis Regional Food Bank
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
$50,000 to expand a choice-based food center and mobile distributions, improving nutrition and dignity for rural households.

President and Fellows of Harvard College FBO The Family Van
Boston, MA
$50,000 to provide mobile health screenings, education, and referrals in underserved neighborhoods, reducing health disparities and improving access to care.

Project Kompass
North Chelmsford, MA
$30,000 to operate residential and community programs for homeless young women and low-income families, offering shelter and essential resources.

Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts
Springfield, MA
$50,000 to sustain food rescue, gleaning, and garden programs that deliver fresh, culturally relevant food to families facing hunger.

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA
$25,000 to recover surplus food and distribute it to families in need, reducing waste and combating food insecurity.

RIA House Inc. – Ready.Inspire.Act
Framingham, MA
$25,000 to provide trauma-informed therapy for survivors of sex trafficking and commercial exploitation, supporting recovery and stability.

Room to Grow
Bronx, NY
$40,000 to equip Boston parents of children ages 0–3 with resources and coaching, reducing stress and fostering healthy child development.

School on Wheels of Massachusetts
East Bridgewater, MA
$50,000 to provide tutoring and academic support for students experiencing homelessness, helping them stay in school and succeed.

Silver Lining Mentoring (Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring)
Boston, MA
$35,000 to match youth in foster care with long-term mentors, building resilience and improving life outcomes.

Spoonfuls
Newton, MA
$40,000 to expand food recovery operations in Southeast Massachusetts, delivering fresh, healthy food to families in need.

Strategies for Youth
Cambridge, MA
$30,000 to educate vulnerable youth about legal rights and consequences through interactive programs, reducing unnecessary arrests and court involvement.

Supportive Living
Woburn, MA
$50,000 to provide adaptive fitness programs for individuals with brain injuries and neurological conditions, improving mobility and mental health.

Tedford Housing
Brunswick, ME
$25,000 to deliver personalized case management and housing support for families experiencing homelessness, fostering long-term stability.

The Care Center
Holyoke, MA
$100,000 to operate a microcollege for young mothers and low-income women, increasing educational attainment and economic mobility.

The Front Door Agency
Nashua, NH
$25,000 to expand financial literacy and housing readiness programs, helping families escape homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency.

The Literacy Center
Attleboro, MA
$50,000 to provide English language and childcare certification training for immigrants, opening pathways to employment in early education.

The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
Lynn, MA
$50,000 to support early childhood development and housing stability while reducing family homelessness.

The Wish Project
Lowell, MA
$30,000 to supply essential goods—such as diapers, clothing, and household items—to families in crisis, easing financial strain and promoting stability.

Three Sisters Garden Project
Ipswich, MA
$50,000 to expand farmland and grow fresh produce for food-insecure households, strengthening local food systems.

Tree Street Youth
Lewiston, ME
$50,000 to provide social-emotional support and leadership development for vulnerable youth, reducing school suspensions and promoting success.

Treehouse Foundation
Easthampton, MA
$50,000 to scale intergenerational housing communities for foster youth and elders, creating stable homes and reducing isolation.

United Way of Tri-County
Framingham, MA
$50,000 to expand its mobile pantry, delivering meals and connecting residents to vital resources in underserved neighborhoods.

Waltham Partnership for Youth
Waltham, MA
$50,000 to provide wraparound support for immigrant students, improving academic success and fostering belonging.

Women’s Bar Foundation of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
$40,000 to provide free legal representation for survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring safety and access to justice.