BCF Scholarship Fund Impact Report 2024

Ten years ago, a group of caring community members teamed up with BCF to establish a new fund to support the postsecondary ambitions of Brookline youth. The BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School helps close the gap in financial need for graduating seniors to attend the college or vocational     More ...

BCF Scholarship Fund Impact Report 20242024-03-28T17:18:05-04:00
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BCF celebrates the release of the next generation of Brookline-focused research (11/20/2023)

Turning insights into action is a full community effort. On Thursday November 2, 2023, the Brookline Community Foundation welcomed community members to Our Community, Our Story: The Understanding Brookline Launch event for an evening of collaboration, connection, insights and action. Held at Florida Ruffin Ridley School, the evening began     More ...

BCF celebrates the release of the next generation of Brookline-focused research (11/20/2023)2024-02-01T04:17:37-05:00
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A paw-some community event

On Sunday October 22, Brookline community members gathered at the Brookline Avenue Playground to celebrate Brookline’s Third Annual Dog Day. Organized by the Brookline Rotary Club, Dog Day is a fun-filled community gathering and an opportunity to support the Rotary’s vital work. The event began with the gates opening     More ...

A paw-some community event2024-02-01T04:17:37-05:00
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A lasting legacy – and love – of writing

David Whipple was an exceptional young man with a keen mind and kind heart. A graduate of Brookline High School and Yale College, David tragically died in an automobile accident in 2019 at the age of 25. His parents Carol Gladstone and Ben Whipple wanted to find a way     More ...

A lasting legacy – and love – of writing2024-02-01T04:17:37-05:00
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A Foundation for the Future: The BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School

As the school year begins, Brookline High School (BHS) students are eagerly returning to classes, seeing friends and pursuing their academic interests. But for last year's seniors, 2023 marks the start of a new journey: the journey into college and post-secondary education. For nearly a decade, BCF has been     More ...

A Foundation for the Future: The BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School2024-02-25T02:33:00-05:00
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BCF in the community: August 2023

From grantmaking and research to events and philanthropic partnerships, there’s almost nothing BCF doesn't do in Brookline. But how do these activities all work together to strengthen our community? Read on for a snapshot of our August activities and how together, these efforts are creating a better Brookline for all.     More ...

BCF in the community: August 20232024-02-01T04:17:37-05:00
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Party in the park: the first-ever Brookline Community Parkfest

On Sunday July 30th, BCF along with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, welcomed over 500 community members to the first-ever Brookline Community Parkfest, a free event featuring lawn games, energizing performances, delicious food, and more all outside in historic Olmsted Park. “Brookline has an abundance of free and open greenspace,” said     More ...

Party in the park: the first-ever Brookline Community Parkfest2024-02-01T05:06:39-05:00

After ARPA: Strengthening Brookline’s Care Infrastructure

The $44 million dollar infusion of resources Brookline received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has been vital for Town government and nonprofit organizations supporting crucial community needs and addressing disparities that widened during the pandemic. But what happens after we finish investing ARPA funding? How will     More ...

After ARPA: Strengthening Brookline’s Care Infrastructure2024-02-01T04:17:38-05:00
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Investing in Brookline: Spotlight on Steve Heikin

Investing in Brookline can take many different forms. But establishing a fund at the Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) is one way to ensure your investment in our community can have a continuing positive impact today and well into the future. Learn about how longtime resident and BCF supporter Steve Heikin     More ...

Investing in Brookline: Spotlight on Steve Heikin2024-02-01T04:17:38-05:00
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Growing together and growing stronger

Mike and Nancy Sandman have been living — and giving — in Brookline for 45 years. They first connected with the Brookline Friendly Society in 1978, the year they were married. Based on his involvement in a related social service program, Mike was invited to help set up a new     More ...

Growing together and growing stronger2024-02-01T04:17:41-05:00
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