Brookline Community Foundation

🎉 Thank you, Brookline Community, for making the 2nd Annual Brookline Community Parkfest at Olmsted Park, such a success! It was amazing to see everyone come together for a day full of fun, connection, and celebration.

✨ A huge shoutout to the incredible performers who brought so much energy to the event: Boston Bhangra, Trevini Dancers, The Electric Five Band, Koliba Afro Pop, Little Groove, and more! Your performances made Parkfest truly unforgettable. 🙌 And a big thanks to the amazing community organizations who tabled at the event, providing essential resources and information to our community.

🌳 Parkfest was created to celebrate the beauty and accessibility of our parks. These spaces are for everyone to enjoy, and your involvement helps us keep them vibrant and welcoming. Want to get more involved? Whether it’s helping keep our parks clean, finding a park in your neighborhood, or exploring volunteer opportunities, check out Brookline DPW and our event partners, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. Your support keeps our green spaces thriving!

We can’t wait to see you all again at next year’s Parkfest. Until then, thank you for being such an amazing community! 💚

Photos are from the incredibly talented Tyahra Angus of Afro-Centered Media!

We are so excited that the skies were able to clear for such a joyous occasion. We can’t wait to see everyone today!

Hello Brookline community! 🌳🎉

The Brookline Community Foundation and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy are thrilled to announce the Second Annual Brookline Community Parkfest! Join us on Saturday, August 10, from 11am-3pm at Olmsted Park's Allerton Overlook for a day of free performances, family-friendly activities, vendors, games, and more. This event is free and open to everyone!

We want to showcase our incredible partners and have several ways for you to get involved:

🎤 Perform at Parkfest: Are you a musician, DJ, dancer, or part of a performance arts organization? We're looking for talented performers to bring the "Fest" to Parkfest!

🛍️ Table at Parkfest: Set up a table to share your work with attendees. We'll provide a table, chairs, and help with loading/unloading supplies. You bring your team and any display materials or handouts. It's a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, gather feedback, or demonstrate your products.

📚 Community Table: Can't join us in person? No problem! Provide materials like handouts, maps, QR codes, or business cards to be featured at Parkfest's Community Table, which will be staffed by event staff.

If you're interested in participating or have any questions, please reach out to Zaria Karakashian-Jones, Manager of Program and Partnerships at the Brookline Community Foundation, at [email protected].

Let's make this year's Parkfest unforgettable! 🎶🌞

Excited to see everyone soon!

Brookline Community Parkfest is on for tomorrow! See below for the site map and event lineup for vendors, entertainment, community resources and more.

EVENT LINEUP:

MAIN STAGE
11:00am Electric Five Band
12:00pm Boston Banghra
12:45pm Triveni School of Dance
1:45pm Koliba Afro Pop
2:30pm Little Grove

CRAFT TENT
12:00pm Arts & Stories
Join Just JP & MT as they host our craft tent while leading a story time.

CONSERVANCY TENT
1:30pm Tree ID Tour with ENC
Jack Schleifer will lead a walk-through Olmsted Park, focusing on the basic principles of tree physiology and identification, and teaching participants how to identify the most common tree species in and around the Emerald Necklace parks.

We can't wait to see you there!

Hello Brookline community! 🌳🎉

The Brookline Community Foundation and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy are thrilled to announce the Second Annual Brookline Community Parkfest! Join us on Saturday, August 10, from 11am-3pm at Olmsted Park's Allerton Overlook for a day of free performances, family-friendly activities, vendors, games, and more. This event is free and open to everyone!

We want to showcase our incredible partners and have several ways for you to get involved:

🎤 Perform at Parkfest: Are you a musician, DJ, dancer, or part of a performance arts organization? We're looking for talented performers to bring the "Fest" to Parkfest!

🛍️ Table at Parkfest: Set up a table to share your work with attendees. We'll provide a table, chairs, and help with loading/unloading supplies. You bring your team and any display materials or handouts. It's a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, gather feedback, or demonstrate your products.

📚 Community Table: Can't join us in person? No problem! Provide materials like handouts, maps, QR codes, or business cards to be featured at Parkfest's Community Table, which will be staffed by event staff.

If you're interested in participating or have any questions, please reach out to Zaria Karakashian-Jones, Manager of Program and Partnerships at the Brookline Community Foundation, at [email protected].

Let's make this year's Parkfest unforgettable! 🎶🌞

The Brookline Community Foundation proudly announces that our FY25 Safety Net Grant Program is opening tomorrow, Friday, July 19th! The Safety Net Grant Program supports organizations and community groups that provide critical access to essential services and emergency assistance for individuals and families, particularly for those who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Safety Net grants can be used to support a range of activities related to providing, adapting, or expanding vital essential services and/or addressing crises such as fires or pandemics.

This year’s BCF Safety Net Grants are provided with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding awarded to BCF from the Town of Brookline.

You can apply for a Safety Net Grant using this link:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=brookline&ReturnUrl=%2FOrganization

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send us an email at [email protected] 😀

The Brookline Community Foundation is proud to announce that BCF Board Member David Mann has established the Edna Mann Scholarship Fund for Social Justice and Equity in memory of his mother. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has shown outstanding commitment to social justice and equity in the US, particularly in the Massachusetts, Boston, or Brookline areas, through organizing, activism, and advocacy.

Inspired by this initiative? You too can make a difference! Consider opening your own fund to support the next generation of changemakers in our community. Together, we can build a more just and equitable future.

Hello Community Members,

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and responsiveness, we are excited to announce our next program, B.GREAT! The B.GREAT (Brookline Grants for Racial Equity And Transformation) program, which has been built upon the foundation laid by the Racial Equity Grant Program and Committee, is dedicated to addressing racial equity gaps affecting BIPOC communities in Brookline, with a specific focus on fostering a more equitable recovery from the pandemic.

This program will include grantmaking and other activities designed in partnership with a facilitator to prioritize people and communities of color most impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. B.GREAT will include built-in leadership from those most affected by inequities, collaboration with various groups, and capacity-building for individuals, groups, and organizations that can contribute to building a better Brookline for everyone.

B.GREAT Committee Member Responsibilities:

• Work with the Committee to set priorities for the next 20 months (July 2024 - December 2026) and determine the use of ARPA funding to address racial equity community needs and gaps in Brookline

• Participate in approximately 6 meetings/discussions with the Committee to plan B.GREAT programming and/or grantmaking

• Help promote the B.GREAT program within the community to engage potential grant applicants and donors

• Participate in the program planning and implementation, including potentially a grant application review process, which may include review of proposal submissions, calls/visits with applicants, and meetings/discussions with the Committee to align around funding recommendations made to BCF Board of Trustees

• Provide input into grant programs and processes for future grant cycles

How to Apply:

Interest Form Details:

• Interest Forms can be submitted using this link https://forms.gle/v4GF3AUDY1XvJrSt6

• Deadline for Interest Forms: July 1st.

We'd like to encourage you to share this exciting opportunity with others you know who may be interested. Apply Now and Be a Catalyst for Change!

Join the B.GREAT Committee - Open Call for Applications!

About B.GREAT:

Are you passionate about addressing racial equity gaps and fostering positive transformation in Brookline? The B.GREAT (Brookline Grants for Racial Equity And Transformation) program seeks dynamic individuals to join our NEW committee. As part of our commitment to inclusivity and responsiveness, we are particularly eager to welcome members from low-income backgrounds, BIPOC communities, and those with historical marginalization. The B.GREAT program addresses racial equity gaps affecting BIPOC communities in Brookline. By becoming a committee member, you can actively contribute to positive change and help shape the program's impact on our community.

The goal of B.GREAT is a more equitable recovery from the pandemic. This program will include grantmaking and other activities designed in partnership with the Racial Equity Grant Program Committee to prioritize people and communities of color most impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. B.GREAT will include built-in leadership from those most affected by inequities, collaboration with various groups, and capacity-building for individuals, groups, and organizations that can contribute to building a better Brookline for everyone.

How to Apply:
If you share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and want to play a vital role in fostering racial justice, we invite you to apply. Contribute your unique perspectives and experiences to help us make a difference.

Application Details:
1. Submit your application using this link https://forms.gle/PanwDpKMvFe7V3yX7 or the QR Code located on the flyer.
2. Emphasize your dedication to DEI and racial equity.
3. Deadline for applications: June 30th,2024, 11:59PM.

BCF is thrilled to receive a grant from The Cummings Foundation as part of their 2024 $30 Million Grant Program! Thank you for this investment into our community. We appreciate your partnership!

Read the press release here: https://brooklinecommunity.org/brookline-community-foundation-awarded-225000-cummings-grant-5-22-2024/

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