Concord-Carlisle Community Chest ~ Neighbors helping neighbors... it's the right thing to do.

Applications for the 2022 Grant cycle are now closed.

If you received a Grant from the Community Chest in June 2021, please complete
the Grant Report Form by February 1, 2022.

Who We Are

Our mission is to engage our community to help neighbors in need.

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Who We Help

We provide significant financial support to nonprofits, town agencies, individuals, and local projects.

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How You Can Help

We are neighbors helping neighbors. Your gift of any amount of time, talent, or treasure can make a difference.

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News and Announcements

Holiday Gift Card Program

Give to your Community! Donate to the Holiday Gift Card Program Each year, the Town…

2020-2021 Needs Assessment

The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest recently conducted a Needs Assessment of the Concord and Carlisle communities.…

2021 Community Chest Luncheon

Community Chest Luncheon: Impact of the Pandemic on the Community Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:30…

Volunteer Service Awards

The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest recognizes outstanding volunteerism in the field of human services by CCHS…

Community Quest

84 teams participated in our first Community Quest on the weekend of April 30-May 2,…

Holiday Gift Card Program

Each year, the Town of Concord’s Community Services Division, in collaboration with the Concord-Carlisle Community…

Fall Chest Event featuring Charlotte Whitmore from the Innocence Program

Over 200 guests joined us virtually on Thursday, October 22 to hear Concord resident, attorney…

Community Chest, Concord Together partner to support local small businesses

Click to read a recent article in The Concord Journal about how the Concord-Carlisle Community…

Message from our Executive Director

This should be a time of celebration for the Community Chest to recognize the many…

Community Chest Annual Campaign Supports Critical Need

Each year, the Community Chest raises funds from individuals and businesses in Concord and Carlisle,…

Q&A with Wayne Patenaude, President and CEO – Cambridge Savings Bank

Q&A with Wayne Patenaude, President and Chief Executive Officer - Cambridge Savings Bank We know…

The Driveway Project

THE DRIVEWAY PROJECT Community First *Update: After two weeks, over $8,000 has been raised for…

COVID-19 CRISIS COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Dear Neighbors, To engage our community to help neighbors in need. The mission of the…

Concord’s Give Back Day 2020

Concord’s business community is inviting the public to help support local non-profits during the annual Give…

2020 Night IN for Neighbors

No need to get dressed up! Do not hire a babysitter! Don't designate a driver!…

Local hair stylist gives back to the Community

Click the links below to read two articles about the generosity of those in our…

2019 Women in Philanthropy Luncheon

The 9th annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon was held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at…

Back to School Donations

This summer marks the 5th year that Concord’s Community Services will be distributing backpacks filled…

Community Chest Annual Volunteer Service Award

Given by the Community Chest to a select group of students who have demonstrated initiative…