“I grew up undiagnosed ADHD. I struggled with schoolwork. I struggled with a lot of things. I found peace and calm in art and surfing, and everything seemed to slow down when I was creating or surfing. I knew I had found something special that I needed to share with...
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 Gail Fortes'...
"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 DaSilva Hughes,...
President John Vasconcellos recently sat down with WBSM radio host Jim Phillips of Townsquare Sunday to discuss our new Leadership Equity Fund. John speaks to what motivated its creation to address racial disparities and work towards a more diverse, equitable, and...
Creative SouthCoast Initiative & New Bedford Housing Authority Partnership For the third year, the Creative SouthCoast Initiative of the Community Foundation and the New Bedford Housing Authority are launching a summer grant opportunity to bring community...
The 26th Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, June 8th, and provided an update on Board governance and 2020 accomplishments. It also discussed plans for the year ahead, including a special announcement from the Chair of the SouthCoast...