Emergency Shelter for Families Experiencing Homelessness

In March of 2023, we began working with Making Opportunities Count (MOC), the agency managing the emergency shelter housing families on Elm Street in Concord. Many residents have reached out inquiring how they can help… Click here to view a September 2023 segment on WBZ by Kate Merrill bringing attention to this matter and highlighting… Continue reading Emergency Shelter for Families Experiencing Homelessness

Community Trivia Night

Come out to Bandoleros Mexican Grill  for a Community Trivia Night  hosted by the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest! Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:00pm Appetizers provided, Cash bar. Suggested donation at the door of $10.   All proceeds will go toward helping individuals and families in Concord and Carlisle with critical needs around food insecurity, mental health,… Continue reading Community Trivia Night

The Concord Bangle

Designed by Meg Carter of megcarterdesigns.com, the hand painted artwork captures images of many of the historic sites in Concord, MA including the Old North Bridge, Ralph Waldo Emerson House, Orchard House, Concord Free Public Library, Colonial Inn, and Old Manse.   Meg’s artwork has been reproduced as electroplated gold over a stainless steel bangle. The inside diameter… Continue reading The Concord Bangle

Holiday Gift Card Program

Give to your Community! Donate to the 2024 Holiday Gift Card Program Now through December 20th The Concord Carlisle Foundation invites you to donate a gift card, of any value, to a family in need this holiday season. Gift cards to local merchants, supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, or big box stores are all welcome, and will be… Continue reading Holiday Gift Card Program

Backpack Drive

Each summer Concord’s Community Services distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to children from families in town. Over 50 children from modest and low income families typically signed up to receive a brand new backpack and school supplies for the school year. Donations of new and unused backpacks and school supplies are greatly appreciated from… Continue reading Backpack Drive

Fall Luncheon

***Please note: We will not be holding our annual Luncheon in the fall of 2022. Instead, look for us around town at other community events and Save the Date for our Celebration on April 29, 2023!*** On a lovely Wednesday afternoon in October 2021, 120 guests joined us outdoors under a tent at Nashawtuc Country… Continue reading Fall Luncheon

New Name, Same Important Mission! Concord-Carlisle Community Chest changes name to Concord Carlisle Foundation.
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