Grant Partners

Funds requested to develop a 3 to 5 year strategic plan that will guide the 
governance of the organization – including reviewing and updating organization by-laws. 

Funds requested to help increase the organization’s digital marketing and 
communications capacity to reach new and existing donors, clients and volunteers as the Council anticipates an increased demand for food pantry services. 

Funds requested to implement training for caregivers and volunteers on how to support individuals with special needs and their caregivers with a focus on behavior management, stress reduction, and family resilience. 

Funds requested to help increase the organization’s evaluation capacity through the implementation of data management platforms, staff training, and support to 
design outcome measures and reporting tools. 

Funds requested for donor management software to increase the organization’s fundraising capacity and raise awareness about the organization’s role in serving Massachusetts youth. 

Funds requested for technology to improve the capacity of the organization’s
counseling program. The investment will allow staff to provide virtual services and spend more time with clients. 

Funds requested to support a pilot project to increase outreach to those who many need their services by educating workplaces about the Ellie Fund and their 
services. The organization will develop messaging and materials and conduct outreach to employers and Employer Assistance Programs.

Funds requested to help the organization meet the needs of their community by setting up a food pantry for those using their services. 

Funds requested to enhance capacity to serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental needs. Grant funds will directly strengthen communication, inclusion, and emotional regulation by creating sensory-friendly environments and providing assistive technologies for staff and Club members.

Funding requested to upgrade the organization’s technology infrastructure that will enable the pantry to serve more constituents and improve members access to healthy foods. 

Funding to create a new appointment and registration software system that can provide better access for families who visit the market, and that can improve efficiency, client experience and increase the organization’s overall capacity.

Funding to implement electronic Emergency Medical Records to provide high quality care to clients – allowing the organization to fully integrate their medical records with a large hospital system which also serves its clients. 

Funding to support a strategic planning process that will include a facilitated strategic planning retreat to identify organizational priorities and strategies to advance the mission and guide the allocation of resources to help guide the organization’s  future.

Funding to improve and enhance technology capabilities, increase staff capacity to use electronic medical records, and share and capture information during client visits at various locations.

Funding to launch the EmpowerRide Health Initiative, a program designed to empower and support unhoused individuals on their journey toward healthier, better lives. The initiative provides individuals in need with bicycles and safety equipment, thereby granting them equitable access to transportation to meet their needs for a healthy life.