The Foundation is dedicated to promoting sustainable and equitable community growth, enhancing educational opportunities, understanding the interconnection between rural and urban economies, and protecting working landscapes and those who depend on them. It focuses its efforts on coastal regions of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and selected international locations with a significant portion of its resources devoted to Southeastern Massachusetts.
The Foundation's grant program aims to support projects that promote progressive social change, combat discrimination, and enhance community development in New Bedford, as well as in other coastal areas of Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. It focuses on several specific causes including youth educational attainment and workforce development, strategies to address food insecurity, assistance for immigrants, activities that increase civic engagement, and appreciation for local history and cultures. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to boost professional development and capacity building within the nonprofit sector.
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