GLCF Awards 8th Round of COVID-19 Emergency Response Grants to 15 Community Organizations

PLUS Company’s client, Janine L. taking vocational training classes via computer.  The recent GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund grant will help us provide laptops and tablets to clients who do not have access to the technology necessary to take virtual classes.

LOWELL – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) announced it deployed a new round of COVID-19 related grants, providing an additional $67,000 to area nonprofits.  The grants were part of the eighth round of distributions to assist area nonprofits serving vulnerable populations during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Meeting unmet needs of the Greater Lowell community at this most vulnerable time is of paramount importance to GLCF and our Board,” said GLCF President & CEO Jay Linnehan. “We are so grateful to all of the individuals, families, and businesses who have generously supported our COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, as the needs in our community remain considerable.”

The 15 nonprofits receiving grants in the latest round of the GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund are:

  • Aaron’s Presents for Continued COVID-19 Relief for Aaron’s Presents Members
  • Billerica Adventure Series for support of a book for children dealing with COVID-19
  • Eliot Church for continued support of day programming for the homeless
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for technology support
  • Into Action Recovery for their sober home support
  • Living Water Fellowship (Ayer) for Stone Soup Kitchen
  • Lowell Community Health Center for telephonic Behavioral Health Screen for Refugee Patients
  • Massachusetts Military Support Foundation for Food4Vets Program
  • The Phoenix (Boston) for support of the building resilient addiction recovery community in Lowell
  • PLUS Company (Tewksbury) for PPE and Online Learning Initiative
  • Provision Ministry for supplies
  • Refuge Lowell for PPE support for Refuge Students
  • Seven Hills Foundation for technology support for Greater Lowell disabled youth
  • Troubled Waters for Recovery Coach Training
  • Westford Rotary for clothing and school supplies for Foster Care Children

“Receiving a grant from the GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund is instrumental in allowing The PLUS Company to continue to serve adults with disabilities,” said PLUS Company Executive Director Kim Shottes. “With these funds, PLUS will be able to invest in the technology necessary to teach our clients virtually, so that they can continue to gain skills that will assist with daily living, social skills, and employment opportunities.” 

Since March, through grants from its GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund and the Massachusetts COVID Relief Fund, the foundation has supported 105 local nonprofit organizations with 185 grants totaling over $2.7 million. Grants have been distributed to all 20 GLCF communities served: Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Dunstable, Groton, Lowell, Littleton, Pepperell, Shirley, Tewksbury, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Westford and Wilmington.

Donations to the GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund can be made online at www.glcfoundation.org or by mail to the GLCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund c/o GLCF, 100 Merrimack Street, Suite 202, Lowell, MA 01852.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation

The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF), founded in 1997, is a philanthropic organization comprised of over 350 funds, currently totaling over $40MM, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life in 20 neighboring cities and towns. The Community Foundation annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from its staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled GLCF to award more than $20 million to the Greater Lowell community.