GLCF Announces New Fund Established in Honor of Veterans and First Responders

Greater Lowell Community Foundation announced the establishment of the Hidden Battles Endowment Fund, a new field of interest fund supports programs to help preserve the healthy minds of military veterans and first responders with the Hidden Battles team. From l to r: Leslie Cregg-Hyder, Cregg Hyder, GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan, Scott Hyder and Chris Hurst.

Lowell, MA – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Hidden Battles Endowment Fund. This new field of interest fund supports programs to help preserve the healthy minds of military veterans and first responders for treatment and counseling to addresses suicide prevention, depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues.

Hidden Battles began as a fiscal sponsorship fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation in 2017. The organization was started by Scott Hyder, an Army veteran and retired Westford police officer. “By teaming with GLCF, we know our money is in the right hands. We started this new field of interest fund because we know that the Foundation will bring Hidden Battles to a whole new level – a level that can expand on the programs that are keeping our men and women in uniform mentally safer,” said Scott Hyder of Pelham, NH, Founder of Hidden Battles.

“We see the establishment of the Hidden Battles Fund as a great opportunity to support veterans and first responders now and for generations to come,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF President and CEO. “It is a privilege to support the important work of Scott Hyder and Hidden Battles.”

Fundraisers and events are held regularly, including a popular annual Cornhole Tournament. For more information and a full event listing, visit www.hiddenbattlesfoundation.org 

Donations to any fund at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, including the Hidden Battles Fund, can be made online at www.glcfoundation.org/donate or by mail to the Hidden Battles Fund c/o GLCF, 100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202, Lowell, MA 01852.

For more information on the Greater Lowell Community Foundation please visit www.glcfoundation.org.