Greater Lowell Community Foundation to Host Annual Meeting on June 9

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

LOWELL, MA – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, at UMass Lowell Coburn Hall. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The evening will begin with a reception and networking at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. The program will feature two nonprofit leaders whose organizations have received grants through GLCF’s 2025 grantmaking cycle: Lisa Ansara, Executive Director of the Lowell Youth Leadership Program, and Alexandra DePalo, Executive Director of Open Table. Additionally, GLCF will announce the 2026 Discretionary Grant recipients in the funding categories: Leclair Elder Services, Children’s Services, LGBTQ+ Services.

“Our Annual Meeting is a celebration of what becomes possible when our community comes together in shared purpose,” said Jay Linnehan, President & CEO of GLCF. “These grants reflect our donors’ deep commitment to the young people and seniors who make up the fabric of our region. We are grateful to Lisa Ansara and Alexandra DePalo for bringing the stories of their communities to life for our guests.”

Join GLCF for an evening of inspiration, connection, and community impact. For more information about the Greater Lowell Community Foundation or to register for the Annual Meeting, visit: https://www.glcfoundation.org/event/am26/

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 500 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighbouring cities and towns. With financial assets of over $75 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $55 million to the Greater Lowell community.


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Caption: GLCF’s Annual Meeting will be held on June 9 at UMass Lowell Coburn Hall. Image from the 2025 GLCF Annual Meeting.

Community Connection Fund

The Community Connection Grants exist to strengthen Greater Lowell’s safety net by investing in trusted community organizations that transform isolation into belonging, scarcity into abundance, and marginalization into power.

These grants recognize that sustainable community change requires investing in the organizations already embedded in neighborhoods, led by people from the communities they serve, and proven effective through partnership.

Arts Elevate Fund




 Arts Elevate is a GLCF program being developed with lead funding from the Barr Foundation through its Creative Commonwealth Initiative to enhance and sustain arts and culture in GLCF’s catchment area.

Arts Elevate is a result of GLCF’s participation in the Barr Foundation’s Creative Commonwealth Initiative, designed to build, support, and sustain the regional arts sector. GLCF is committed to raising at least $150,000 over three years toward a $525,000 match from Barr. 

GLCF’s Women Working Wonders (WWW) Fund Awards Five Grants Totaling $75,000

Lowell, Mass. – The Women Working Wonders (WWW) Fund, a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, has announced the recipients of $75,000 in grants to support local nonprofit programs that empower women and girls in the community.

“Women Working Wonders is honored to support these five exceptional organizations that are working at the grassroots level to create safety, opportunity, and well-being for women and girls,” said Kerrie D’Entremont, Women Working Wonders board president. “As we celebrate over two decades of giving, we are energized by the powerful impact of collective philanthropy.”

Recipients of the 2025 WWW grants (each for $15,000):

  • Alternative House – Empowerment & Stability Support for Women in Transitional Housing
  • Angkor Dance Troupe – Robam Rising
  • Dwelling House of Hope – First Steps Mothers’ Program
  • International Institute of New England – Dignity and Safety: Community Education for Women’s Wellness
  • Project Kompass – Housing and Supports for Young Women in Transition

Celebrating their 21st anniversary, Women Working Wonders, an all-volunteer group of women dedicated to effecting positive change, provides annual grants in three key areas: assisting women in transition, providing leadership development in girls and women, and/or contributing to the beautification of the environment to benefit women and girls. Since its founding in 2004, the fund has awarded nearly $600,000 to organizations that support women and girls in the Greater Lowell area.

The Women Working Wonders Fund’s Power of the Purse 2025 event, which raises funds to support the annual grants, is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, from 6-9pm at Vesper Country Club. For information about the WWW Fund and the upcoming event, visit www.womenworkingwondersfund.com.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 450 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of over $70 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 $40 million to the Greater Lowell community.

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Caption: 2025 Women Working Wonders grant recipient, Dwelling House of Hope in Lowell, received funding for their First Steps program. This program is a vital community initiative developed to support low-income mothers and families facing economic hardship. 

Farm Food & First Responder Fund

To support food insecurity and the well-being of first responders and other charitable organization.

GLCF celebrates 100+ Lowell High School scholarship reviewers; awards $671,000 to LHS seniors

LOWELL, MA – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) recently hosted an Evening of Appreciation for the 100+ volunteers who reviewed 4,500 senior scholarship applications submitted to GLCF. 

Reviewing an average of 35 to 40 applications each, GLCF volunteers served as tireless evaluators.

This year, their efforts resulted in 388 scholarships being awarded to 293 students for a combined award total of $671,176. Nearly 50 percent of the 2025 awardees will be the first in their family to attend college.

“To have a friend you must be a friend,” messaged Superintendent of Schools Liam Skinner. “GLCF, through the LHS application review process and the awarding of scholarships, has forged relationships with the donors and volunteer reviewers to create this vibrant opportunity community for our student recipients to support their futures.”

For 17 years, Rita Patrylo of Lowell, a 29-year registered nurse, the process has been insightful and rewarding, “The students’ essays reaffirms that our future is bright. These young people, especially ones experiencing strife and financial challenges, are moving forward educationally with hope and resilience.”

Gail DeVincenzi Green of Dracut, a retired LHS Bursar and administrator of the Michael A. DeVincenzi Memorial Scholarship, has served as a GLCF reviewer for two years. “I was involved with the Foundation when then LHS head master Peter Stamas started coordinating the scholarship awards process with GLCF. I worked with the LHS guidance counselors on applications so I saw first-hand the value placed on education. Amazingly, these exceptional students are earning these awards while juggling academics, sports, extracurricular activities, volunteerism and /or work.”

GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan reinforced the foresight of scholarship donors paying it forward to someone they will never know. “In 1998, the original Lowell High School Scholarship Fund of $75,500 was transferred to GLCF and today is valued at $7.2 million.”

A highlight of the evening was the introduction of seven scholarship recipients who graciously thanked their parent(s), the donors and reviewers for their support in pursuit of higher education: 

Caroline Chhim: Paul Tsongas/University of Massachusetts Lowell Scholarship to major in Applied Biomedical Sciences. Chhim was senior class vice-president.

Kathy Du: Shruti N. Shah Memorial Scholarship and the William J. Samaras/Kendall M. Wallace LHS Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund to major in Applied Biomedical Sciences at UMass Lowell. Du was senior class secretary.

Surika Prak: Paul Tsongas/University of Massachusetts Lowell Scholarship. Prak was senior class senator and a Carney Medalist.

Nadya Nuon: Michael Dubois Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Riddick Family Scholarship Fund majoring in Business Administration at Boston University. Nuon was senior class treasurer.

Violet Kourembis: James F. Conway Jr. Scholarship Fund and the Francis Paul McHugh Scholarship Fund. Kourembis, the Class Salutatorian, a Carney Medalist, and National Honor Society president, will attend Elon University.

Andy Teung: John J. and Clara M. Hurley Memorial Scholarship Fund majoring in computer engineering at UMass/Lowell. Teung is the first person in his family to go to college.

Anhkhoa To: James F. Conway Jr. Scholarship Fund and the Lowell Five Cents Savings Bank for the Gerald R. Wallace Memorial Scholarship majoring in computer engineering at Tufts University. The 2025 class Valedictorian, To is also a Carney Medalist and the first person in his family to go to college.

The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) provides opportunities for donors to create a fund and establish a lasting charitable legacy. To learn more about creating your own LHS Legacy Scholarship, with GLCF, contact Jay Linnehan or Barbara Dunsford at 978-970-1600 or info@glcfoundation.org.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 450 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of nearly $70 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 $40 million to the Greater Lowell community

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Caption: GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan applauds LHS scholarship awardees from left, Surika Prak, Andy Teung, Anh To, Violet Kourembis, Caroline Chhim, Nadya Nuon, Kathy Du

Volunteer Opportunities

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A Night of Comedy Raises $8,300 for the Chelmsford Community Fund

Chelmsford, MA – The Chelmsford Center for the Arts (CCA) was filled with laughter and goodwill on Saturday, January 25 as “A Night of Comedy” brought together top-notch comedians and generous supporters to benefit the Greater Lowell Community Foundation’s Chelmsford Community Fund. The event raised an impressive $8,300 with all proceeds directed toward local community initiatives that improve the quality of life in Chelmsford.

The evening featured a stellar lineup of local comedians, including:

  • Steve Sweeney, who brought his signature wit and charm to the stage, with credits like Back to School, Me, Myself & Irene, and appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman.
  • Paul Gilligan, a well-known comedian on NESN’s Dirty Water TV and Charlie Moore Outdoors, who has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy.
  • Paul Nardizzi, whose performances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Evening at the Improv kept the audience in stitches.

“We’re thrilled to have raised over $8,000 for the Chelmsford Community Fund,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF’s president and CEO. “The event was not only a night of great comedy but also a powerful reminder of what our community can achieve when we come together to support local causes.”

The success of the event was made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors, who are instrumental in supporting both the event and the ongoing work of the Chelmsford Community Fund. The following sponsors were recognized for their outstanding contributions:

  • Platinum Sponsors: John and Linda Chemaly; Jack and Terry O’Connor; John and Elaine Thibault 
  • Gold Sponsors: Chelmsford Police Athletic League; Four Oaks Country Club; Pridestar Trinity EMS 
  • Silver Sponsors: Enterprise Bank; Gallant & Ervin, L.L.C.; Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union 

“We are so grateful to our sponsors and attendees who made this event a success,” said John Chemaly, Chelmsford Community Fund steering committee. “The funds raised will go a long way in supporting nonprofits and community initiatives that make Chelmsford a better place for everyone.”

Established in 2018, the Chelmsford Community Fund raises resources to grant exclusively to Chelmsford-based nonprofits and organizations serving people in our town. Grants are focused on alleviating the effects of poverty, battling addiction, reducing hunger and homelessness, and providing kids with access to healthy after-school activities. For more information on the Chelmsford Community Fund and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, please visit www.glcfoundation.org.

About the Greater Lowell Community Foundation: Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 450 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of nearly $70 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 $40 million to the Greater Lowell community.

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Caption: On January 25, GLCF hosted a Night of Comedy to benefit the Chelmsford Community Fund. Pictured from left: Comedians Paul Gilligan and Paul Nardizzi with GLCF president and CEO Jay Linnehan, Chelmsford Community Fund’s John Chemaly with emcee Gary Leavitt.

THIS POSITION HAS CLOSED AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING RESUMES – GLCF is Hiring: Grants Coordinator

Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Position Title: Grants Coordinator

REPORTS TO:           VP for Marketing, Programs and Strategy

LOCATION:   Hybrid Role (with GLCF office in Lowell, MA)                     STATUS: Full Time

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Grants Coordinator
The Grants Coordinator reports to the VP for Marketing, Programs and Strategy and is responsible for the general administration of multiple Community Foundation grant programs, including annual grant cycles and responsive grant opportunities.

DUTIES:

  • Coordinates grant-making cycles through development and oversite of program timelines.
  • Serves as the Foundation’s working contact with grantees.
  • Maintains relationships with grantees, nonprofit applicants, volunteer committee members and funding partners.
  • Conducts due diligence on grant applicants.
  • Maintains grant-making cycles through the administration of software programs, in this case Foundant’s GLM.
  • Maintains and updates annual grant cycle materials: including Request for Proposals, Application, Scoring Rubric, agreements/declinations, and Reporting.
  • Verifies accuracy or proposals/requests including supporting documentation, nonprofit status, and general eligibility.
  • Oversees the assigning of application packages to reviewers.
  • Manages grants review committees including recruitment of members, training and awarding of funds.
  • Leads training of selection committees and general grant information sessions for the nonprofit community.
  • Maintains and updates scoring rubrics and scoring tasks for grant cycles.
  • Supports grant reviewers with technical requests.
  • Serves as a resource and informs grant committees about nonprofit impact and programming in the community as relevant to funding requests.
  • Coordinates final grant selection meetings.
  • Works with GLCF team to provide necessary document support (agreements) for grants to be batched and paid in a timely manner.
  • Monitors status of funding requests reporting.
  • Verifies proper documentation is received from awardees before distributing grant awards.
  • Generates grant award letters, grant agreements, and declinations and other applicant communications.
  • Assists with the promotion of grant opportunities throughout the community.
  • Coordinates reports and data as needed for the Program Sub-Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Maintains current list of grant recipients.
  • Support of GLCF Events.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

JOB SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

  • Two to five years minimum experience in the field.
  • Strong project management or program management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines, schedules, and programs independently.
  • Experience in foundations, nonprofits, or the private sector, highly desirable.
  • Experience working with volunteer committees.
  • Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in grants management software (GLCF uses Foundant GLM).
  • Experience with grant applications, assessing project viability, performance measurement, and reviewing financial reports would be an asset.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as a highly resourceful team player under pressure and within deadlines.
  • Creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions, and recommends best practices.
  • Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues through creative problem solving. Able to solve problems and/or identify when an issue should be elevated.
  • Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who can take initiative, has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries.
  • Analytical: interested and able to seek out data to identify issues and trends, assess project viability and financial performance.
  • Intellectual curiosity: a desire to ask questions to learn and recommend improvements.
  • Adaptability: ability to be flexible and adapt to different work styles and changing environments.
  • Cultural competence: ability to work with diverse groups and personalities.
  • Proficiency in both written and verbal presentations.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and software.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant major preferred

Other:

  • Preference given to those who live in Greater Lowell catchment area
  • Valid driver’s license

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for health insurance effective their first day of employment. GLCF will pay 75% of the health insurance premium costs for an individual or a family plan.
  • Dental Insurance: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible to purchase Dental Insurance on their own thru GLCF.
  • 403B: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible after introductory period and up to 3% matching after one year.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Regular Full-time Employees are eligible to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA—also known as a Section 125 Plan) after three months of employment.
  • Basic Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Regular Full-time Employees are eligible to participate, GLCF will pay 100% up to 1x of staff members salary.
  • Paid Holidays: 13 holidays
  • Vacation Time: 15 days/year
  • Sick Time: 10 days/year
  • Personal Days: 3 days/year

SALARY:

$52,000 – $57,000 per year

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter via email to jennifer@glcfoundation.org by noon on April 30, 2024. No phone calls please.

THE GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING.

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.

Promoting the Health and Wellness of Older Adults in Greater Lowell

By Kathy Register

Exercises to retrain injured brains, holiday flower deliveries, and free classical-music concerts are just three ways the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is supporting efforts to improve the health and wellness of local older adults.  

Through recent grants awarded from its Leclair Elder Services Fund, GLCF has provided financial support to Clear Path for Veterans New England, Power of Flowers Project, and Groton Hill Music Center. These local nonprofit organizations have developed programs specifically geared toward improving the lives of seniors.

“Following the recent pandemic, the Foundation has been concerned about the wellness and health of our seniors,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF President and CEO.

 “During COVID, many of these folks had to endure mandated isolation in order to stay safe. However, that often resulted in a growing sense of loneliness and despair. Thanks to our Leclair Elder Services Fund, we are pleased to support three local nonprofits in bringing some hope and balance to this long-suffering population.”

An endowed discretionary fund, GLCF’s Leclair Elder Services Fund was established to support nonprofit organizations located in or servicing the elder population in the 21 communities the Foundation serves, explained Jennifer Aradhya, GLCF’s Vice President of Marketing, Programs & Strategy.

“Every year, the Foundation awards grants up to $7,000 each to organizations providing services to adults (ages 55 and up) in our local area,” said Aradhya. “This is an annual discretionary grants process and the 2024 application period for Leclair Elder Services Fund grants opens in early February.”

Neuro Fit Brain Retrain

Clear Path for Veterans New England, a 22,000-square-foot wellness and community center, is located in Devens, explained Donna Bulger, Executive Director. Founded in 2017, it offers a variety of “wrap-around services” for veterans and their families.

“Most of our clients are elderly veterans — especially since Vietnam War vets didn’t have any of these kinds of support services when they came home,” said Bulger.

Clear Path offers peer-to-peer wellness programs, all centered around small groups, so clients can develop bonds with other members of the group, she said. “This bonding is particularly important for seniors,” added Bulger, “because as we get older, it can be hard to find and make new friendships.”

Clear Path’s recent GLCF grant provided financial support for its Neuro Fit Brain Retrain program. Under the direction of Dr. Lars Landers, the program is designed for veterans with a history of combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or military sexual trauma (MST).

Veterans experiencing a variety of symptoms – including anxiety, dizziness or sleep disorders — can find relief through Neuro Fit, which maximizes brain health through brain exercises, Landers explained.

“Our brains can remodel and improve their function through a process called neuroplasticity,” he said. “Neuro Fit is designed to get the brain to recognize where it’s not able to adequately perform certain functions, or where it has lost function. We do exercises to facilitate healing of the brain, teaching it better ways to do things.”

These brain exercises can definitely make a difference, according to Landers. “Over my career, I’ve worked with patients as young as 11 and as old as 90, and I’ve seen improvement with everyone,” he said.

Power of Flowers Project

Another GLCF/Leclair grant supported Power of Flowers Project’s Special Delivery Program, which was designed to lift spirits and bring smiles to lonely elders.  

A nonprofit based in Tewksbury, Power of Flowers Project takes flowers discarded after funerals  or weddings – any event where flowers are left behind or tossed in the trash while still fresh – and repurposes them, explained Michelle Silveira, Executive Director.

With the help of its 175 active volunteers, these donated flowers are crafted into colorful, fragrant bouquets and delivered to residents in about 75 local nursing homes and veterans care facilities.  

“Every year, we try to deliver 14,000 to 15,000 bouquets in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire area — that’s about 400 bouquets a week,” said Silveira. Power of Flowers Project estimates it has delivered approximately 155,000 bouquets since the organization was founded in 2009.

“When you think about folks in nursing homes, their families can’t always visit every day and it can get lonely,” she said. “When we bring our flowers in, it’s an unexpected treat! We get calls from family members all the time saying how much their loved ones appreciated our flowers.”

Through its Special Delivery Program, Power of Flowers Project was able to augment and customize its bouquets. “We’re limited in funds, all our flowers are donated,” Silveira explained.

“However, we wanted to buy some custom flowers and seasonal embellishments to dress up our bouquets for the various holidays, like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day or Veterans Day. We wanted to make them more fun and festive. People really liked it,” she said.

Engagement, Enrichment & Solace Through Music

Live music can also promote mental health and wellness. With support from its GLCF/Leclair Elder Services Grant, Groton Hill Music Center now offers a trio of free music programs that cater to older adults.

Founded in Groton in 1985 (as Indian Hill Music), Groton Hill Music has grown and expanded, explained Laura Altenor, Community Engagement & Summer Program Manager. “We now offer  music performances and classes all year, for all ages. We have a summer program, and also offer community-engagement programs.”  

One of its most popular on-going community-engagement offerings is the Bach’s Lunch concert series. Held monthly, this series of free, daytime concerts was designed to attract local older adults – which it does, in droves. “Our Bach’s Lunch audience has grown so much over the years that we couldn’t seat everyone who wanted to attend,” said Altenor.

So, Groton Hill Music added another free daytime concert series. “This year, we started our Community Concerts, which are held in our 1,039-seat concert hall, so we can serve more people.”

Now, the Bach’s Lunch concerts focus on elders who need special accommodations, especially those from nursing homes and memory-care units, Altenor explained. “All Bach’s Lunch concerts are held in our multi-purpose rehearsal space, which is one level. It seats about 100 people, and is set up with tables and chairs. There’s plenty of room for wheelchairs and walkers.”

The larger Community Concerts are offered four times a year and are open to everyone. “Community Concerts serve local COAs and senior centers. Even children and home-schoolers attend,” said Altenor. Both concert series feature a variety of musical styles – including classical, jazz and gospel – and all feature professional musicians.

Groton Hill’s third, GLCF grant-supported program is Threshold Singers. These professional singers perform bedside singing for those in hospice care. “Small groups go out whenever they are called – day or night — to comfort patients, as a service for families,” Altenor explained. All bedside singing is free and the singers are volunteers.  

“Groton Hill Music is especially engaged with our local elders,” Altenor added. “We have a large population of seniors who come to our concerts and take classes. They are an important part of our community.”

For further information about the Greater Lowell Community Foundation and its grant-funding opportunities, 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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