GLCF Announces New Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Fund
Lowell, MA – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) announced the establishment of the Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Fund. This fund provides funding to support the efforts of Greater Lowell organizations to help ensure those in need are welcomed and connected with housing, employment, transportation, food, acculturation, and other related assistance.
On August 8, 2023, Governor Maura T. Healey declared a state of emergency due to rapidly rising numbers of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts who need shelter and services, and the severe lack of availability of those resources. With the influx of new refugees and immigrants arriving in Greater Lowell, GLCF is leading an effort to provide support to local nonprofits charged with these resettlements.
“Organizations serving refugees and immigrants are facing increased financial pressures due to decreases in federal assistance and there’s a growing need for supporting these members of our community,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF’s President and CEO. “In times of humanitarian need, GLCF gives where it is most needed in Greater Lowell.”
Donations to the GLCF Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Fund can be made online at www.glcfoundation.org or by mail to the GLCF Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Fund c/o GLCF, 100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202, Lowell, MA 01852.
For more information on the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, visit www.glcfoundation.org.
About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 400 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of almost $60 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $35 million to the Greater Lowell community.
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CAPTION: Greater Lowell Community Foundation’s President and CEO Jay Linnehan announces the establishment of the GLCF Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Fund at a Sept. 27 event at Concord Center for Visual Art.
