Grant Partners

Metro Housing Boston

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

For an Emergency Assistance Fund to patients at Boston Medical Center including food, furniture, move in costs, diapers in response to COVID-19.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Jamaica Plain
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a marketing consultant to help launch an online curriculum and training center.

Hospitality Homes

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a trainer and bookkeeper to maximize donor software and integrate it with financial management tools to better manage relationships with donors and hosts remotely in the pandemic.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Treehouse Foundation

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Easthampton
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To support the organization's COVID-19 Safe Thrive Together initiative with the purchase of food and essentials, staff training as well as programmatic activities for the multi-generational, supportive community to succeed while social distancing.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Backyard Growers

Year: 2020
Amount:$2,040
Gloucester
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To purchase equipment and accessories to create high-quality and engaging virtual content and to safely and effectively deliver programs and food resources to children and families during the pandemic.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts

Year: 2020 *Multi-year Grant:
Amount:$5,000
Amherst
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a strategic planning consultant to help expand areas of focus and increase impact.

Berkshire Center for Justice

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Great Barrington
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a grant writer to raise funds to meet increased demand for services due to the pandemic and for outreach activities in accordance with health and safety guidelines for COVID-19.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heading Home

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Charlestown
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To offset unplanned items such as food, supplies, cleaning services and increased staff time in response to COVID-19.This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ruth’s Way For Women

Year: 2020
Amount:$3,000
East Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To provide a Parenting Journey Facilitator training for three Board members who will learn group management and facilitation techniques to help women effectively care for and communicate with their children.

Building Audacity

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Lynn
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To fund food and basic needs while youth access academic supports and connect with its multi-lingual mental health practitioner.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Community Builders

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To provide supplies for households with young children that are home all day, including diapers, wipes, books, and educational toys and activities due to the closure of early education programs as a result of COVID-19.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mission Hill Health Movement

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To hire a grant writer to fundraise for the organization.

Boston Arts Academy Foundation

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Boston
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To provide supplies and coping resources for students engaged in mental health programs due to loss, stress, and anxiety related to the pandemic and racial climate.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Haven Project Inc.

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Lynn
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To support immediate health and safety issues facing vulnerable young adults with housing instability during the pandemic, offering basic needs items, along with increased mental and physical health supports. They anticipate continued negative effects on clients’ mental health and are actively building relationships with appropriate providers as well as encouraging active learning and personal growth during this time.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fall River Deaconess Home

Year: 2020
Amount:$5,000
Fall River
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

To purchase personal protective equipment, grocery cards, supplies and technology enhancements as a COVID-19 Response project.

This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.