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Our Work

Investing in human, natural, and creative potential.

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Blog Post:

We Must Persevere.

Jim Canales , 07.18.2019

In the face of today’s political rhetoric, the work we do as foundations and nonprofits is more important than ever.

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Arts & Creativity

Elevating the arts and enabling creative expression.

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Blog Post:

A Renaissance for Creativity in Essex County .

Beth Francis & Karen Ristuben
, 06.05.2019

Progress, projects, and early lessons from Essex County Community Foundation, two years in to its Creative County Initiative.

Jerry Monkman

Climate

Advancing solutions in clean energy, mobility, and climate resilience.

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Blog Post:

No Time for Complacency.

Mariella Puerto , 08.08.2019

New scorecard celebrates U.S. cities leading on clean energy. Yet, even leaders must do more to access the full economic opportunities and to address our climate emergency.
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Education

Helping more young people succeed in learning, work, and life.

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Blog Post:

Words of Advice from Seven Schools Reimagining Where Learning Happens.

Hillary Oravec & Cindy Lung & Jenny Curtin
, 07.22.2019

After two years of planning work, school teams share what they have learned about redesigning high schools to better leverage community assets.