News and Announcements from the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.
This summer marks the 5th year that Concord’s Community Services will be distributing backpacks filled with school supplies to children from families in town. Over 50 children from modest and low income families have signed up to receive a brand…
Concord’s business community is inviting the public to help support local non-profits during the annual Give Back Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Shop locally in Concord and a percentage of sales from participating stores will be donated to the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.…
Given by the Community Chest to a select group of students who have demonstrated initiative and commitment to an organization or volunteer project within the area of human services. Recipients are nominated by the nonprofit organizations and programs supported by…
Get your tickets NOW for the 2019 Night Out for Neighbors! Friday, April 26 at 7:00 pm Battle Road Brew House On April 26th, the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest will once again be taking over the Battle Road Brew House in Maynard,…
Sip & Shop at J.McLaughlin on Friday, December 14 from 12:00-7:00 pm to benefit the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.
In collaboration with the Town of Concord, we invite you to donate to our Holiday Gift Program for low-income Concord families. Donations of new and unwrapped gifts for children of all ages are greatly appreciated. *Lego, games, sports apparel, and gifts for young teens are especially welcome. WHEN…
Get into the holiday spirit and join us at the 2018 Town of Concord Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting! Click here for a detailed map and more information! Entertainment Begins 3:00 PM Menorah Lighting 4:45 PM Parade Begins 4:50 PM…
We invite area nonprofits interested in applying for a grant from the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest to attend an Information Session about this year's grant program. Community Chest staff will share information about the upcoming grant program and answer any questions…
Jennifer Ubaldino, Executive Director, spoke with the Carlisle Council on Aging in October about the Community Chest's impact on our community...and how you can help! (click Read More; clip begins at 4:55)
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest hosted its 8th annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon on October 3, featuring a discussion entitled, A Legacy of Farming and Community: The Verrill Family Shares Stories of Concord Past and Present. Over 200 guests gathered at…
The Community Chest Day of Giving is a special celebration of the organizations and programs that benefit the residents of Concord and Carlisle. Their incredible work, supported by dedicated volunteers and exceptionally generous donors, translates into meaningful aid for our…
Concord’s business community is inviting the public to help support local non-profits during the annual Give Back Day on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Shop locally in Concord and a percentage of sales from participating stores will be donated to the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.…
Nearly 250 guests gathered at the Battle Road Brew House in Maynard on Friday, April 27 for our spring fundraiser, a Night Out for Neighbors. It was a fantastic evening of delicious food and drink, lively music and dancing, and tons of conversation…
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Annual Volunteer Service Awards are given by the Community Chest to a few students who have demonstrated initiative and commitment to an organization or volunteer project within the area of human services. Recipients are nominated by…
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Board of Directors is excited to welcome our new Executive Director, Jennifer Ubaldino. Jennifer brings over fifteen years of experience in managing non-profit organizations. She has been a leader in the Youth in Philanthropy program for…
Please Join Us for the 7th Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon FEATURING An inspiring discussion on philanthropic leadership Moderated by: COLETTE STANZLER: Colette is a principal at Root Cause, a partner to non-profits, foundations and governments working to improve lives. …
By Henry Schwan When Concord residents head to Town Meeting later this month, they will vote on dozens of warrant articles. One that will not be voted on is a request for mental health services. Town Manager Chris Whelan said…
Please Join Us....ENJOY.. OPEN BAR HORS D'OEUVRES SILENT AUCTION WINE GAME THE GIVING TREE DJ AND DANCING TO YOUR 70's FAVORITES Please click HERE to reserve your ticket Celebrating 70 years of neighbors helping neighbors 70's style
Every year our town Select Boards proclaim October to be Community Chest month. I have always found this announcement galvinizing as it reflects the deep, historical roots of the Chest in our community and the broad support of our mission.…
Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Launches adVentures in Philanthropy
Innovation Challenge Will Fund New Non-Profit Initiatives for Concord and Carlisle
The Concord Carlisle Community Chest is launching a new funding opportunity, adVentures in Philanthropy, a program to identify brand new ideas and innovations that meet human service needs in Concord and Carlisle. The program will grant up to $30,000 from the Chest’s Cornerstone Fund to launch these new initiatives. Inspired by the popular television show, Shark Tank, adVentures in Philanthropy is open to any 501c3 organization or program with a fiscal sponsor. Applications are due by November 14th, 2016.
Moderated by:
Maggi Alexander: Center for Global Philanthropy at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI)
Panelists:
Andrea Hewitt and Sharon Carlson: Founders, Dignity in Asylum
April Stone: Founder, Clover Foundation
Alec Walker: Concord resident notable for his support of service groups at home and abroad
Friday, October 14, 2016
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Nashawtuc Country Club
1861 Sudbury Rd., Concord MA
Individual Tickets are $50
Tables of 8 are $400
Please click HERE to reserve your tickets
Panel Discussion Description
The most pressing problems facing our local communities and the world today are complex, multifaceted and often interconnected. Yet in philanthropy, we often bifurcate our giving as either local or global, without fully appreciating or acknowledging the intertwined nature and ripple effect of both approaches. The Concord-Carlisle community is rich with examples of local organizations and donors that are having a tremendous impact, both here in our local community and also globally, addressing some of the most daunting challenges facing our planet and making a significant difference.
Through their personal journeys and stories, the panelists will explore more universal questions about their philanthropic giving, the interconnectedness of local and global approaches, and share experiences about the mistakes they have made and the lessons they have learned through their local and international philanthropy. The speakers will share their experience working with local donors and suggestions for how donors and volunteers can be better partners and philanthropy can have a greater impact.
Juju and Juju for Men owner Suzanne Rutstein speaks about partnering with the Community Chest on Giving Tuesday, December 1st! Posted by Concord-Carlisle Community Chest on Friday, November 20, 2015
Posted Jun. 16, 2015 at 4:36 PM | Wicked Local Concord
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest awarded more than $570,000 to 28 human service agencies and programs at its annual Day of Giving Ceremony held at the Trinitarian Congregational Church last week.
A team of 35 dedicated volunteers from Concord and Carlisle gathered to begin the important annual review of grant applications received by the Chest. This year, the Chest received 30 applications for funding from local programs and non-profits, which will…
The 4th Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon will be held on March 12th, 2014. This popular event is an annual celebration of Women in Philanthropy month. This year, the Chest brings NY Times best-selling author Laura Schroff to the event.…
The Chest has relocated its offices to 19 Main Street in Concord Center. We are thrilled to have our new space be at the crossroad between Concord and Carlisle. We hope to have an open house this spring, so stay…
Help a Concord or Carlisle resident struggling this holiday season. WHY? Brighten the holidays for Concord and Carlisle neighbors who need assistance this season WHEN? December 1-8 WHERE? Festive dropboxes at CVS in Concord, Concord & Carlisle Elementary Schools, Cambridge…
The Community Chest was thrilled to present 27 Volunteer Service Awards at the CCHS Class Act Awards on May 21st. Award winners demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism in human services, including working at a food pantry, in the hospital environment…
1/28/14 - Author Lee Woodruff speaks to Concord & Carlisle residents Author Lee Woodruff addressed a crowd of several hundred Concord and Carlisle residents at the Fenn School on Monday, January 27th. With humor and candor, Ms. Woodruff shared the…
The Community Chest established the Maura Lawton Perkins award, which recognizes extraordinary volunteer commitment to the Chest. The award is named to honor Maura Perkins, who was an active Chest board member and tireless supporter of the work of the…
June 25, 2014 | CONCORD
At its annual Day of Giving on June 12, 2014, the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest awarded more than $560,000 in grants to 30 local programs that serve Concord and Carlisle residents.
More than 75 Chest board members, recipient agencies, business supporters, donors and community members attended the event, held at First Parish Church.
April 1, 2014 | CONCORD
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest will host its biennial fundraising party on Friday, April 4, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the deCordova Museum in Lincoln.
February 8, 2014 | massnonprofit news
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, which annually supports approximately 30 human services organizations that aid residents of Concord and Carlisle, announced that it has named Karen Bechtel as its new executive director.
December 19, 2013 | Concord
By Ann Sgarzi
Last Tuesday, colleagues, friends and family gathered in Concord to celebrate Astrid Williams’ work.
Astrid Williams will resign her position as executive director of the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest at the end of this month, after 16 years of strengthening the community through her work with and in support of more than 30 human services agencies serving Concord and Carlisle.
The Community Chest welcomes Jennifer Clarke as the Concord-Carlisle Youth Services Coordinator. In addition to her role as Youth Services Coordinator, Jennifer works at the Milldam Nursery School and serves on the 2Volunteer Board for CCHS, among other pursuits. Jennifer…