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2021 GRANTS
FIELDS OF FUNDING
Education and Economic Self-Sufficiency • Health and Well-Being • Food Security and Housing • Youth Development • Childcare
$250,000
For 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Women’s Fund modified its application process. Historically, we have focused on financially supporting highly effective nonprofit programs to support and educate women and girls. This year we offered 1-year, unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 to Essex County nonprofit organizations addressing the significant needs and impacts of COVID-19 and/or societal inequities as they relate to women and girls.
The following organizations were awarded one-time unrestricted grants to assist them through the COVID-19 pandemic. Each applicant was thoroughly vetted by our Grants Allocation Committee. Removing the restrictions from the grants, it is our hope that these funds will primarily help women and girls in Essex County.
Amirah, Inc., Lynn | Sexual Trafficking
Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation, Newburyport | Patient Advocacy
Beverly Hospital, Beverly | Young Mother Support
Beyond Soccer, Lawrence | Volleyball for At Risk Youth
Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, Essex County | Mentoring
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Greater Haverhill | Food Assistance
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, Greater Lawrence | After School Programs
Budget Buddies, Essex County | Financial Literacy
Centerboard, Lynn | Housing Assistance
Ellie Fund, Essex County | Support for Breast Cancer Patients
Essex County Community Organization, Essex County | Leadership Training for Immigrant Women
Essex County Habitat for Humanity, Lawrence, Salisbury | Handicapped Accessible Homes for Single Mothers and Their Families
Family Promise, Beverly | Housing Assistance
Groundwork Lawrence, Lawrence | Food Assistance
Harvey Girls, Andover, Lawrence, Methuen | Clothing Assistance
HAWC, Essex County | Triage for Domestic Abuse Victims
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, Haverhill, Newburyport | Support for Domestic Abuse Victims
Lawrence Family Development & Ed Fund | Children’s Welfare/Mental Health
Lawrence Partnership, Lawrence | Employment Assistance
LEAP for Education, Lynn Salem | Education and Career Opportunities
Lifebridge, Beverly, Salem | Homelessness Assistance
Mass Coalition for the Homeless, Lynn | Housing, Children’s Welfare
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen | Immigrant Support
North Shore Community Development Coalition, Salem | WIFI Service in Low Income Housing
Our Neighbor’s Table, Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, Newburyport | Food Assistance
Pathways Adult Education & Training, Lynn, Salem | Workforce Development
Raw Arts, Lynn | Art Therapy
Self-Esteem Boston, Essex County | Mental Health
Senior Care, Cape Ann | Technology Consulting for Seniors
The Food Project, Beverly, Lynn, Wenham | Food Assistance and Youth Development
The Open Door, Cape Ann | Food Assistance
The Salem Pantry, North Shore | Food Assistance
Three Sisters Garden Project, Boxford, Gloucester, Ipswich, Rowley | Food Assistance
Uncommon Threads, Lawrence | Self - Esteem and Career Coaching
YMCA of North Shore, North Shore | Social & Educational Support for Children K-5
YMCA Newburyport, Newburyport | Childcare for Impoverished Women
YMCA Northeastern MA, Greater Lawrence | Healthcare Advocacy and Assistance