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2.16.21 / Post
Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría: Creatively Navigating COVID-19
…received assistance through the Community Foundation’s ValleyCreates program. A $1,000 mini-grant, one-on-one coaching, and financial and business resiliency webinars focused on helping Alvilda navigate the pandemic and create a business…
3.3.21 / Post
A Tribute to John Gallup
John G. Gallup, the last surviving Charter Trustee of the Community Foundation (CFWM), passed away March 2nd. For those who knew John, you’ll agree he was a giant of a…
3.22.21 / Post
When the Music Stopped, They Played On
…community members on stage or a touring artist. I think the challenge is going to be feeling comfortable around other people because we’ve all been separated…but that day will come.”…
4.20.21 / Post
Norma Hill Pays it Forward Through a Scholarship Fund
While growing up poor on a rural North Dakota farm, the last thing on Norma Hill’s mind was creating a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Norma…
5.13.21 / Post
Students Reap the Benefits of New Holyoke Collaboration
…collaboration and a “can-do” attitude re-emerged during the pandemic thanks to River Valley and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke. COVID-19 Response Fund grants from the Community Foundation…
11.22.21 / Post
Anonymous Gift is “Transformative” for Northampton Community Music Center
When Jason Trotta read the email that a donor had made an anonymous gift through the Community Foundation to pay off Northampton Community Music Center’s $200,000 mortgage, he fell off…
12.6.21 / Post
Healing Racism Through Community Conversations
…to combat racism in workplaces and communities. The Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $150,000 over three years to support the Institute’s dynamic work. Otero, now the Institute’s executive director,…
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Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) believes that equal opportunity is essential for the continuing success of our organization and for the health and vibrancy of our community. It…
12.21.21 / Post
Can Funders Do Better to Support Nonprofits Led by People of Color? We Asked Tanisha Arena
…the Community Foundation’s Flexible Funding program, designed to elevate nonprofits addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Photo provided by Arise for Social Justice. Arise Executive Director Tanisha Arena has been at…
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment Statement
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts commits to centering its work on increasing equity and opportunity so that all who live in our region have access to a satisfying quality…