The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts held its 24th Annual Meeting at the UMass Dartmouth Charlton College of Business. The Community Foundation announced its new strategic plan and elected two new board members, Trish Arnold and Priscilla Ditchfield along with eight new Corporators. Guest speaker Jim Canales, President and Trustee of the Barr Foundation, shared his appreciation of the critical role of community foundations as strategic partners and leaders of their regions.
SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS! Summer’s Last Blast is still on and we have planned a VIRTUAL BLAST you won't want to miss! Our community celebration may look and feel different this year, but don't be fooled, this VIRTUAL party will provide an...
Celebrating 25 Years! The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors featured a presentation of the past year's accomplishments and highlights, major upcoming initiatives, and an update on the current state of the Community Foundation. We welcomed in new members to our...
We awarded more than $492,000 in scholarships this year — our biggest year yet — along with our largest single-year scholarship ever. Derek Arribada, a graduating senior at New Bedford High school, was awarded a $44,115 Albert F. Carr scholarship toward his...
On Friday, September 13, all the components of an awesome end of-summer celebration were lined up for the Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Over 360 community friends and colleagues joined together in Nonquitt, a gorgeous venue and property of our generous...
Our third annual Scholarship Reception had over 130 attendees and a very exciting announcement of two scholarships from our Albert Carr Scholarship Fund for $37,500 each for a single year – the largest scholarship we have ever granted. It was also great to give out...