News and Announcements from the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest.
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest recognizes outstanding volunteerism in the field of human services by CCHS students each year. As we have all been living through unusual circumstances this past year, now more than ever we want to honor students who…
84 teams participated in our first Community Quest on the weekend of April 30-May 2, completing scavenger hunts and fun challenges around town, all while supporting our community! We loved seeing the creativity in the pictures submitted - from Daniel…
Each year, the Town of Concord’s Community Services Division, in collaboration with the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, organizes a town-wide Holiday Giving Program to provide lower-income Concord residents financial support during the holiday season. Due to COVID, we are seeing an…
Over 200 guests joined us virtually on Thursday, October 22 to hear Concord resident, attorney Charlotte Whitmore, speak about the causes of wrongful convictions and her efforts to remedy these injustices through her work at the Boston College Innocence Program.…
Click to read a recent article in The Concord Journal about how the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest is partnering with Concord Together to support local small businesses. Click here for information on how you can help. Concord Together
This should be a time of celebration for the Community Chest to recognize the many organizations that do such great work in our community. Sadly, with the most recent acts of police brutality and racist violence throughout the country we…
Each year, the Community Chest raises funds from individuals and businesses in Concord and Carlisle, and in turn grants those funds to local nonprofit human service organizations serving the needs of our residents. Over the past few months, a group…
Q&A with Wayne Patenaude, President and Chief Executive Officer - Cambridge Savings Bank We know Cambridge Savings Bank is generous to many local organizations in the Greater Boston area. Why do you feel it’s important to give back to the…
THE DRIVEWAY PROJECT Community First *Update: After two weeks, over $8,000 has been raised for emergency relief! Keep 'em coming!* Kate Eden Renyi Photography is launching #thedrivewayproject in hopes to raise local support within the Concord and Carlisle communities during…
Dear Neighbors, To engage our community to help neighbors in need. The mission of the Community Chest has long been one of support and sharing of resources. In this critical time of need, we are here to support you and…
Concord’s business community is inviting the public to help support local non-profits during the annual Give Back Day on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Shop locally in Concord and a percentage of sales from participating stores will be donated to the Concord-Carlisle Community…
No need to get dressed up! Do not hire a babysitter! Don't designate a driver! On Friday, April 3, let's celebrate a Night IN for Neighbors from the comfort of our own living rooms! What CAN you do to support…
Click the links below to read two articles about the generosity of those in our community. "Local hair stylist’s donation plan a WIN for Concord-Carlisle Community Chest" published in the Concord Journal on 10/17/19: https://www.cccommunitychest.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Hair-stylist%E2%80%99s-donation-plan-a-WIN-for-CCCC-Journal.pdf "Hair stylist fulfills donation pledge…
The 9th annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon was held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Concord Country Club. 170 guests joined together for a lovely day of conversation and education about the need in our community and the impact…
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…
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…