GLCF Provides Holiday Support for Local Nonprofits

Lowell, MA – The festive spirit of the holiday season was in full swing throughout the month of December as the Greater Lowell Community Foundations (GLCF) Grants Team visited local organizations. Through the annual Holiday Support for Greater Lowell Nonprofits grants, five local nonprofits received mini-grants of $1,000 each to assist with unanticipated needs that occur during the holiday season.

2024 GLCF Holiday Support Grants:

  • Aaron’s Presents (Greater Lowell)
  • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Billerica 
  • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell 
  • Stone Soup Kitchen – Living Water Fellowship (Ayer)
  • Westford Food Pantry

“These grants extend the spirit of philanthropy to some Greater Lowell nonprofit partners when the need is great,” said Jay Linnehan, GLCF’s President and CEO. “It is only through the generosity of our donors that we can strengthen our community and invest in a brighter holiday season.”

Last year, GLCF distributed more than $4.3 million in grants distributed to 243 nonprofits to improve the quality of life for those in need. For more information about the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, visit www.glcfoundation.org.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation –Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 450 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of nearly $65 million, GLCF 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 Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $40 million to the Greater Lowell community.

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CAPTION: GLCF recently delivered Holiday Support for Greater Lowell Nonprofits grants to five local nonprofits including Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell (BGCGL). From left: GLCF’s Jennifer Aradhya, BGCGL Executive Director Joe Hungler, BGCGL Deputy Executive Director JuanCarlos Rivera, and GLCF’s Maria Papandreou at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell.