GLCF announces virtual 2020 Celebrate Giving featuring keynote speaker Lauren Schadt Baker, First Lady of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Lowell, MA – On Thursday, October 1, 2020 the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) will host its annual “Celebrate Giving”event. This year’s virtual event will highlight the community connection of local donors and nonprofit organizations who are committed to making a positive impact in Greater Lowell.

“This year’s event will highlight the strong community connection we have seen during this pandemic,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF president and CEO. “GLCF has mobilized both its funding resources and its ability to connect to the community during the COVID-19 crisis and these partnerships have been critical to supporting Greater Lowell.”

This year’s keynote speaker is the First Lady of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lauren Schadt Baker, co-founder of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund. The Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund supported those across the state most impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis, focusing on essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations including the homeless, immigrant populations, people with disabilities and those facing food insecurity. The Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund has distributed 70 grants to 48 Greater Lowell nonprofits totaling $2,161,030 through GLCF.

“Celebrate Giving” will be emceed by Christa Brown, founder of Free Soil Arts Collective. Trinity EMS will receive the 2020 GLCF Business Philanthropy Partner Award for their work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tickets for “Celebrate Giving” are available online at www.glcfoundation.org, there is a suggested donation of $25 to support the work of GLCF. Event sponsorships are available. “Celebrate Giving” will begin at 12 noon.

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

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