• John F. Hodgman - Founding Chair of the BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School

Leading the way for Brookline High School

John F. Hodgman grew up the son of a Fitchburg steamfitter and homemaker. A $100 scholarship from an alumni association helped him become the first in his family to go to college. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston College and in quick succession attended the University of Virginia Law     More ...

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  • Julie Marcus

Establishing the Opportunity & Equity Fund

In 2019, outgoing Board Chair Julie Marcus wanted to create a fund that would enable BCF to harness today’s resources to invest in tomorrow’s challenges. To make this vision a reality, Julie collaborated with BCF staff and led the establishment of the endowed Opportunity & Equity Fund. She shared her     More ...

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  • Brookline Housing Authority

Thriving begins at home

BHA is supporting community members through stable, affordable housing and programming to build financial security.

Thriving begins at home2024-02-01T04:17:44-05:00
  • Food pantry

The Brookline Food Pantry

In the midst of a public health crisis, the Brookline Food Pantry worked tirelessly to ensure no one in Brookline went hungry.

The Brookline Food Pantry2024-02-01T04:17:44-05:00
  • Puppet Showplace Theater, Brookline

Performing during a pivot

With creativity and flexibility, the Puppet Showplace Theater brought live performances to Brookline during the pandemic.

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  • Women Thriving Project

Women Thriving program provides connections

Supports efforts to co-create opportunities for women who face economic, social, racial, and other inequities to thrive through learning, leadership development, and community

Women Thriving program provides connections2024-02-01T04:17:44-05:00
  • Healthy sandwich

Around the table

Restaurants for Brookline is an innovative program that connects restaurants to social service organizations to provide meals for Brookline residents

Around the table2024-02-01T04:17:44-05:00
  • Mother and baby

Small supports = big differences

The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health has been a trusted community resource and advocate working tirelessly to make sure our community’s essential needs were met.

Small supports = big differences2024-02-01T04:17:44-05:00
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