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by matching donors and resources with community needs
for the benefit of our region.
Jacobs Scholarships Totaling $175,000 Awarded to Five Local Students
The SouthCoast Community Foundation Fund supports next-generation STEM leaders NEW BEDFORD, MA -- Addylene Darosa Semedo can now realize her dream of going to college and then medical school without worrying about how to afford both. Jocelyn Kingman always...
SouthCoast Community Foundation Announces Leadership Equity Fund to Support BIPOC Organizations and Future BIPOC Leaders During 26TH Annual Meeting
NAACP of New Bedford and YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts first two grant recipients NEW BEDFORD, MA – The SouthCoast Community Foundation announced yesterday during its 26th Annual Meeting the creation of the Leadership Equity Fund to address racial disparities...
SouthCoast Community Foundation Granting $433,567 to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Equity and Hesitancy
First round of vaccine support to benefit Brockton, Fall River, and New Bedford communities. NEW BEDFORD, MA – The SouthCoast Community Foundation announced today it is awarding a total of $433,567 from the SouthCoast Emergency Response Fund in its first round...
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New Bedford Light Publishes Vice Chair Gail Fortes’ Personal Story on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
During our Annual Meeting on June 8th, we launched the Leadership Equity Fund to address racial disparities and work towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive society. On July 22nd, the new media outlet New Bedford Light published Vice Chair...
Impact Profile: Meet the Immigrants’ Assistance Center
"I came to the United States when I was 10 years old. I have a lot of passion for what I do because I feel I live the mission of this organization, every day. After 38 years, I still love coming in and helping people who are in need." - Helena...
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Since 1995, area residents have been turning to the SouthCoast Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible. The Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern for improving the quality of life for all in Southeastern Massachusetts.