Grant Partners

African Bridge Network

Year: 2021
Amount:$5,000
West Newton
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to partner with health and community-based organizations to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine for African immigrants in Greater Boston, Lowell, and Worcester through messaging designed to increase vaccine confidence.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity

Year: 2021
Amount:$5,000
Attleboro
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to update its website and technology to better serve an increased number of clients seeking affordable housing as a result of the pandemic and to hire a public relations firm to announce new CEO and help the organization to identify buildable land and homes to rehabilitate.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers in Medicine

Year: 2021
Amount:$5,000
Great Barrington
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to hire a consultant to conduct an assessment of its clinic space to determine its current and future space requirements, including the potential for growth in the longer term.

West Boylston Elder Services, Inc.

Year: 2021
Amount:$5,000
West Boylston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to address senior isolation by providing wellness/service visits, accessing and advocating for their technology needs, and providing a conference line for seniors to participate in social activities.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mass Farmers Markets

Year: 2021
Amount:$4,500
Waltham
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding for fundraising consultant services to better support a network of farmers markets as they meet emerging needs to expand markets and reach underserved populations resulting from the pandemic.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amherst Community Connections

Year: 2021
Amount:$4,984
Amherst
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to build a robust, comprehensive housing tracker to shorten the wait time for housing vouchers for people experiencing homelessness.

Metro Housing Boston

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

For an Emergency Assistance Fund to patients at Boston Medical Center including food, furniture, move in costs, diapers in response to COVID-19.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Jamaica Plain
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a marketing consultant to help launch an online curriculum and training center.

Treehouse Foundation

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Easthampton
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To support the organization's COVID-19 Safe Thrive Together initiative with the purchase of food and essentials, staff training as well as programmatic activities for the multi-generational, supportive community to succeed while social distancing.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hospitality Homes

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a trainer and bookkeeper to maximize donor software and integrate it with financial management tools to better manage relationships with donors and hosts remotely in the pandemic.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts

Year: 2020 *Multi-year Grant:
Amount:$5,000
Amherst
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a strategic planning consultant to help expand areas of focus and increase impact.

Backyard Growers

Year: 2020
Amount:$2,040
Gloucester
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To purchase equipment and accessories to create high-quality and engaging virtual content and to safely and effectively deliver programs and food resources to children and families during the pandemic.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Berkshire Center for Justice

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Great Barrington
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a grant writer to raise funds to meet increased demand for services due to the pandemic and for outreach activities in accordance with health and safety guidelines for COVID-19.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heading Home

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Charlestown
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To offset unplanned items such as food, supplies, cleaning services and increased staff time in response to COVID-19.This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ruth’s Way For Women

Year: 2020
Amount:$3,000
East Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To provide a Parenting Journey Facilitator training for three Board members who will learn group management and facilitation techniques to help women effectively care for and communicate with their children.