2024 BHCF Grant Award Winners
From Rogerson Communities:
"With the generous assistance of the Beacon Hill Community Fund, Rogerson Communities was able to hold a joyful celebration for low-income older adults at our Peter Faneuil House residence on Beacon Hill this September—the All Are Welcome social event. More than 60 residents from Peter Faneuil and the next-door Joy Street Residence, as well as Council Tower in Roxbury and Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain, came together for a celebration of inclusion, respect, and LGBTQ+ pride. The building’s outdoor basketball court was transformed into a party patio filled with live music, courtesy of MusicWorks, and the trademark aroma of peppers, onions, and sausages grilled up by local favorite The Sausage Guy. Civic and community leaders joined in offering words of inspiration and support, including Jullianne Lee, of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, who said, “Pride is not just in June, it’s 365 days a year. This is what true belonging looks like.” We’re proud to be a part of Beacon Hill, and grateful to the Beacon Hill Civic Association for their support of older adults in the community!"
"With the generous assistance of the Beacon Hill Community Fund, Rogerson Communities was able to hold a joyful celebration for low-income older adults at our Peter Faneuil House residence on Beacon Hill this September—the All Are Welcome social event. More than 60 residents from Peter Faneuil and the next-door Joy Street Residence, as well as Council Tower in Roxbury and Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain, came together for a celebration of inclusion, respect, and LGBTQ+ pride. The building’s outdoor basketball court was transformed into a party patio filled with live music, courtesy of MusicWorks, and the trademark aroma of peppers, onions, and sausages grilled up by local favorite The Sausage Guy. Civic and community leaders joined in offering words of inspiration and support, including Jullianne Lee, of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, who said, “Pride is not just in June, it’s 365 days a year. This is what true belonging looks like.” We’re proud to be a part of Beacon Hill, and grateful to the Beacon Hill Civic Association for their support of older adults in the community!"
From The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture:
"Thanks to the support of the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Community Fund, The Vilna hosted our second annual Moth StorySLAM, a live storytelling event that brought neighbors together to share personal narratives and celebrate the diversity of our community. The grant helped us create an accessible, high-quality cultural experience right here on Beacon Hill for more than 300 people, fostering new connections and a deeper appreciation for the stories that unite us all."
"Thanks to the support of the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Community Fund, The Vilna hosted our second annual Moth StorySLAM, a live storytelling event that brought neighbors together to share personal narratives and celebrate the diversity of our community. The grant helped us create an accessible, high-quality cultural experience right here on Beacon Hill for more than 300 people, fostering new connections and a deeper appreciation for the stories that unite us all."
From Friends of the Public Garden:
"Friends of the Public Garden sincerely appreciates the Beacon Hill Civic Association for their generous contribution to our Making History on the Common program. Thanks to this partnership, BPS and other young students engaged in immersive educational activities that deepened their understanding of Boston Common’s rich history as America’s first public park, fostering a shared appreciation for the stories that continue to shape our city’s most treasured urban greenspace."
"Friends of the Public Garden sincerely appreciates the Beacon Hill Civic Association for their generous contribution to our Making History on the Common program. Thanks to this partnership, BPS and other young students engaged in immersive educational activities that deepened their understanding of Boston Common’s rich history as America’s first public park, fostering a shared appreciation for the stories that continue to shape our city’s most treasured urban greenspace."
From ARCK:
"Thanks to your support, the Family Creativity Zone offered children and families along the marathon route a chance to engage in hands-on art activities that celebrated imagination, resilience, and community. Activities included poster-making to cheer on runners, collaborative art walls, and interactive experiences inspired by our mission to empower youth to lead with creativity, resilience, and purpose. More than 250 participants joined us throughout the day, transforming the space into a vibrant celebration of art and togetherness. Your support helped create a meaningful experience that reflected both the spirit of the Marathon and ARCK’s commitment to accessible arts education."
"Thanks to your support, the Family Creativity Zone offered children and families along the marathon route a chance to engage in hands-on art activities that celebrated imagination, resilience, and community. Activities included poster-making to cheer on runners, collaborative art walls, and interactive experiences inspired by our mission to empower youth to lead with creativity, resilience, and purpose. More than 250 participants joined us throughout the day, transforming the space into a vibrant celebration of art and togetherness. Your support helped create a meaningful experience that reflected both the spirit of the Marathon and ARCK’s commitment to accessible arts education."
From Friends of Myrtle Street Playground:
"The generous grant given to The Myrtle Street Playground has had a far reaching impact on the Beacon Hill Community. With the grant we were able to refresh and replace many of the favorite children's toys at the playground including the Cozy Coupes. These toys are one of the things that the children who both live and go to school in the neighborhood most associate with MSP and so having new and interesting toys awaiting them is always welcome. As a greater example of neighborhood connections the Counselors in Training from the Hill House Summer Camp are the ones who will be putting these toys together in the coming weeks. As the generosity of the grant more than covered the cost of the toys some of the money has been put towards the Summer Series programming at the playground. Continuing a long standing tradition, every Thursday in the summer the playground hosts a children's entertainer free of charge to all families. The grant covered one of the series and served as a great motivator for other local non-profits to get involved sponsoring subsequent Thursdays. As both a mom and the Chair of the Friends of Myrtle Street Playground, thank you for the continued support of the heartbeat of our neighborhood."
"The generous grant given to The Myrtle Street Playground has had a far reaching impact on the Beacon Hill Community. With the grant we were able to refresh and replace many of the favorite children's toys at the playground including the Cozy Coupes. These toys are one of the things that the children who both live and go to school in the neighborhood most associate with MSP and so having new and interesting toys awaiting them is always welcome. As a greater example of neighborhood connections the Counselors in Training from the Hill House Summer Camp are the ones who will be putting these toys together in the coming weeks. As the generosity of the grant more than covered the cost of the toys some of the money has been put towards the Summer Series programming at the playground. Continuing a long standing tradition, every Thursday in the summer the playground hosts a children's entertainer free of charge to all families. The grant covered one of the series and served as a great motivator for other local non-profits to get involved sponsoring subsequent Thursdays. As both a mom and the Chair of the Friends of Myrtle Street Playground, thank you for the continued support of the heartbeat of our neighborhood."
From Friday Night Supper Program:
"In 2024, the Friday Night Supper Program was honored to receive a $2,000 grant from the
Beacon Hill Community Fund, which significantly bolstered our general operations. Thanks to
this generous support, we prepared and served over 6,000 warm, nutritious meals to individuals
experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Boston. Beyond our meal service, we were
able to distribute thousands of essential clothing and toiletry items, including waterproof winter
boots, helping our guests stay warm, dry, and dignified through the colder months. We are
deeply grateful to the Beacon Hill Community Fund for their continued commitment to
strengthening our local community and ensuring that our most vulnerable neighbors are met
with compassion, consistency, and care."
"In 2024, the Friday Night Supper Program was honored to receive a $2,000 grant from the
Beacon Hill Community Fund, which significantly bolstered our general operations. Thanks to
this generous support, we prepared and served over 6,000 warm, nutritious meals to individuals
experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Boston. Beyond our meal service, we were
able to distribute thousands of essential clothing and toiletry items, including waterproof winter
boots, helping our guests stay warm, dry, and dignified through the colder months. We are
deeply grateful to the Beacon Hill Community Fund for their continued commitment to
strengthening our local community and ensuring that our most vulnerable neighbors are met
with compassion, consistency, and care."
From Charles River Watershed Association:
"The support CRWA has received from the Beacon Hill Community Fund for our campaign to end combined sewer overflows in the Charles River — called Cut The Crap – has been key to helping our organization tackle this important issue. In the last year, we have publicly launched the campaign, kicking off with a banner drop event over Interstate 90 in Allston, shared details about sewage discharges in the river at tabling events, and have garnered hundreds of signatures from concerned residents urging the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to take immediate action to clean up the Charles."
"The support CRWA has received from the Beacon Hill Community Fund for our campaign to end combined sewer overflows in the Charles River — called Cut The Crap – has been key to helping our organization tackle this important issue. In the last year, we have publicly launched the campaign, kicking off with a banner drop event over Interstate 90 in Allston, shared details about sewage discharges in the river at tabling events, and have garnered hundreds of signatures from concerned residents urging the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to take immediate action to clean up the Charles."
From Shelter Music Boston:
"Our grant was to support concert programs at Woods Mullen Shelter (a women's shelter) and Southampton Street Shelter (a men's shelter) in Boston in November and December. This can be a difficult and painful time of year for many, especially those who are experiencing homelessness and staying in shelter. The BHCA grant helped to support the cost of our programs - a duo of viola and bassoon in November and a rousing quintet of violin, cello, ney (a flute used traditionally in Middle Eastern, Persian, and Turkish music), percussion, and vocals in December for a selection of Arabic pieces, traditional western holiday tunes, and Arabic arrangements of traditional holiday tunes. We collect surveys after every concert and these are some of the many positive responses we received from these shelters:
"Our grant was to support concert programs at Woods Mullen Shelter (a women's shelter) and Southampton Street Shelter (a men's shelter) in Boston in November and December. This can be a difficult and painful time of year for many, especially those who are experiencing homelessness and staying in shelter. The BHCA grant helped to support the cost of our programs - a duo of viola and bassoon in November and a rousing quintet of violin, cello, ney (a flute used traditionally in Middle Eastern, Persian, and Turkish music), percussion, and vocals in December for a selection of Arabic pieces, traditional western holiday tunes, and Arabic arrangements of traditional holiday tunes. We collect surveys after every concert and these are some of the many positive responses we received from these shelters:
- How did you feel before the concert? "Felt down." How did you feel after the concert: "Alive and more confident." (Woods Mullen Shelter, November 2024)
- Before: "I've been at my lowest." After: "Relaxing, joyful." (Woods Mullen Shelter, November 2024)
- Before: "Triste" ("sad" in Spanish). After: "Bien" ("good" in Spanish) (Woods Mullen Shelter, December 2024)
- What did you enjoy most: "I loved how the cello sounded." (Southampton Street Shelter, December 2024)
- Before: "Sad." After: "Happy." (Southampton Street Shelter, December 2024)
From Tunefoolery Music:
"Tunefoolery Music would like to thank the Beacon Hill Community Fund for its generous grant. It has helped us share the healing power and joy of music-making with a wider audience. This support has enabled us to offer a weekly songwriting workshop specifically for women at the Lindemann Inn homeless shelter. The workshop assists individuals in mental health recovery and is led by one of our musicians who is also in recovery. The creative self-expression made possible by this grant is one of the most empowering experiences for someone whose mental, emotional, and physical life is in disarray and who struggles to find their balance, voice, and power—key qualities for moving beyond homelessness. We are truly grateful for the ongoing support from the Beacon Hill Community Fund."
"Tunefoolery Music would like to thank the Beacon Hill Community Fund for its generous grant. It has helped us share the healing power and joy of music-making with a wider audience. This support has enabled us to offer a weekly songwriting workshop specifically for women at the Lindemann Inn homeless shelter. The workshop assists individuals in mental health recovery and is led by one of our musicians who is also in recovery. The creative self-expression made possible by this grant is one of the most empowering experiences for someone whose mental, emotional, and physical life is in disarray and who struggles to find their balance, voice, and power—key qualities for moving beyond homelessness. We are truly grateful for the ongoing support from the Beacon Hill Community Fund."
From Bridge Over Troubled Waters:
"Funding from the Beacon Hill Community Fund helped to support Bridge’s Transitional Day Program
(TDP), which is in our downtown Boston headquarters om West Street across from the Boston
Common. The TDP offers drop-in services five days a week where homeless youth can meet with a case
manager and access hot showers, nutritious meals, freshly laundered clothes, and life skills workshops.
The TDP is the main communal space for Bridge youth. Here, they relieve stress and relax, attend
educational and financial literacy workshops, find help getting their papers and identification in order,
practice or perform music, and participate in health fairs. It is where the holidays are celebrated,
including Thanksgiving dinner. The TDP is a place for fun activities that encourage youth, so they feel
more comfortable at Bridge and return for more than simply basic needs. TDP case managers build
trust and form relationships with youth who begin each day with Morning Meeting and talk about
what goal they hope to achieve for the day to inspire actionable steps to leave the streets. Last year,
252 youth visited the TDP, 213 were new to Bridge. Currently, about 25 youth visit the TDP daily.
Bridge is grateful to the Beacon Hill Community Fund for believing in our mission and the young people
we serve. Thank you!"
"Funding from the Beacon Hill Community Fund helped to support Bridge’s Transitional Day Program
(TDP), which is in our downtown Boston headquarters om West Street across from the Boston
Common. The TDP offers drop-in services five days a week where homeless youth can meet with a case
manager and access hot showers, nutritious meals, freshly laundered clothes, and life skills workshops.
The TDP is the main communal space for Bridge youth. Here, they relieve stress and relax, attend
educational and financial literacy workshops, find help getting their papers and identification in order,
practice or perform music, and participate in health fairs. It is where the holidays are celebrated,
including Thanksgiving dinner. The TDP is a place for fun activities that encourage youth, so they feel
more comfortable at Bridge and return for more than simply basic needs. TDP case managers build
trust and form relationships with youth who begin each day with Morning Meeting and talk about
what goal they hope to achieve for the day to inspire actionable steps to leave the streets. Last year,
252 youth visited the TDP, 213 were new to Bridge. Currently, about 25 youth visit the TDP daily.
Bridge is grateful to the Beacon Hill Community Fund for believing in our mission and the young people
we serve. Thank you!"
From Commonwealth Shakespeare Company:
"Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is incredibly grateful for the support of Beacon Hill Civic Association. It's due to support like theirs that we get to keep theater accessible and bring artistic excellence to the Greater Boston community. The Beacon Hill Community Fund helps Free Shakespeare on the Common thrive!"
"Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is incredibly grateful for the support of Beacon Hill Civic Association. It's due to support like theirs that we get to keep theater accessible and bring artistic excellence to the Greater Boston community. The Beacon Hill Community Fund helps Free Shakespeare on the Common thrive!"
From The Esplanade Association:
"The Esplanade Association again thanks the BHCA and the Community Fund for their $1000 contribution last December. The gift helped support our mission to revitalize and enhance the Esplanade and build community through free and engaging programming for all. More specifically, we focused on the Charles River Cleanup and tree care in the Beacon Hill and West End areas of the park. Moreover, the confidence shown in EA by support from neighborhood organizations like BHCA and the Community Foundation helps our general fundraising. "
"The Esplanade Association again thanks the BHCA and the Community Fund for their $1000 contribution last December. The gift helped support our mission to revitalize and enhance the Esplanade and build community through free and engaging programming for all. More specifically, we focused on the Charles River Cleanup and tree care in the Beacon Hill and West End areas of the park. Moreover, the confidence shown in EA by support from neighborhood organizations like BHCA and the Community Foundation helps our general fundraising. "
From Beacon Hill Seminars:
"Thanks to the Beacon Hill Community Fund, Beacon Hill Seminars was able to fund a much-needed update to our website and promotional materials. We were able to hire a photographer and web developer to refresh and streamline our image in time for our 25th Anniversary celebration."
"Thanks to the Beacon Hill Community Fund, Beacon Hill Seminars was able to fund a much-needed update to our website and promotional materials. We were able to hire a photographer and web developer to refresh and streamline our image in time for our 25th Anniversary celebration."
2023 BHCF Grant Award Winners
From the Boston Music Project:
"The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s generous $500 grant has helped us continue to provide our morning-
and afternoon-programming to students at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School (PreK-5th grade) and Josiah Quincy Upper School (6th-8th grade). We served 198 students through our before-school programming at Josiah Quincy Elementary School (JQES). In addition, our afternoon programming at Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) serves 25. The following outlines our major accomplishments over the past several months:
Our youngest students at JQES created their very own life-sized paper instruments. Students use the paper instruments to.further understand instrument positioning and handling. In the spring of 2024, they ‘graduated’ and began learning on actual instruments. The students of Josiah Quincy Elementary and Upper Schools performed their learnings at the March 2024 Showcase for their families and peers."
From Beacon Hill Seminars:
"The Beacon Hill Community Fund supported our replacement of deteriorating hardware so we could continue to promote lifelong learning to residents of Beacon Hill and beyond. We remain exceptionally grateful for the support."
From the Friday Night Supper Program:
"In 2023, the Friday Night Supper Program was honored to receive a $3,500 grant from the BHCF, which significantly bolstered our general operations. Thanks to this generous support, we prepared and served over 6,300 warm and nutritious meals. Beyond our meal service, we were also able to distribute thousands of clothing and toiletry items, including waterproof winter boots, to our guests. Additionally, the grant enabled us to create a full-time position, enhancing the sustainability of our operations. We are deeply grateful to the BHCF for their unwavering commitment to supporting our local community."
From Tunefoolery:
"Tunefoolery is immensely grateful for the generous grant from the Beacon Hill Community Fund. This grant has been instrumental in supporting our efforts to provide essential services for the Lindemann Inn homeless shelter residents. Thanks to this support, we could conduct weekly online music and mindfulness sessions for the residents. These sessions featured live music performed by a Tunefoolery musician in mental health recovery and guided meditation led by a Tunefoolery meditation facilitator. Additionally, we organized a bi-monthly in-person open mic at the shelter, offering the residents an opportunity to express themselves through music and creative expression, providing a much-needed distraction from the stresses of homelessness.
In light of the renewed support from BHCF, a long-standing supporter of our work at Lindemann Inn, we expanded our services to reach an underserved population within the shelter. Specifically, the grant support allowed us to initiate a weekly songwriting group for the women's unit. This group aims to fulfill the unmet need for personalized attention, providing women a platform to access their authentic creative selves when their lives are in disarray. This initiative empowers them to move forward with greater confidence in their lives.
We appreciate the Beacon Hill Community Fund for caring so deeply about the homeless community and graciously supporting Tunefoolery’s musicians in mental health recovery so that they can share their healing journeys using music-making."
From the West End Museum:
"The 2023 BHCF grant helped the Museum put on a performing arts event, recreating the Beatles concern and subsequent press meeting at the Boston Garden and Manger Hotel. The event had excellent turnout and tickets could be offered at an affordable rate due to BHCA's support."
From Bay Cove Human Services:
"I like being part of Center Club's Acting Workshop because I enjoy singing to an audience who appreciates music, the arts, and actors." -- LC
"I enjoy the regularity of rehearsals and performances . Almost right after we finish a performance we are on a new performance. The director and staff facilitator as well as the crew are dedicated and have exposed me to new and interesting music. My fellow cast members have unique musical talents. The club members and guests really like the performances and snacks. I am grateful for your financial donation." -- CM
From Beacon Hill Village:
"Beacon Hill Village used the Beacon Hill Community Fund grant to purchase an additional laptop that we use to troubleshoot member technology issues as well as provide general technology help to members. It has improved our ability to serve our members and has increased our flexibility in terms of meeting member needs."
From Beacon Hill Friends House:
"We are so appreciative of the continued support of the Beacon Hill Civic Association's Community Fund. It means a lot to us to have the support of our neighborhood as we embark on renovating and maintaining our historic community space that we've operated since 1957 in Beacon Hill."
"The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s generous $500 grant has helped us continue to provide our morning-
and afternoon-programming to students at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School (PreK-5th grade) and Josiah Quincy Upper School (6th-8th grade). We served 198 students through our before-school programming at Josiah Quincy Elementary School (JQES). In addition, our afternoon programming at Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) serves 25. The following outlines our major accomplishments over the past several months:
Our youngest students at JQES created their very own life-sized paper instruments. Students use the paper instruments to.further understand instrument positioning and handling. In the spring of 2024, they ‘graduated’ and began learning on actual instruments. The students of Josiah Quincy Elementary and Upper Schools performed their learnings at the March 2024 Showcase for their families and peers."
From Beacon Hill Seminars:
"The Beacon Hill Community Fund supported our replacement of deteriorating hardware so we could continue to promote lifelong learning to residents of Beacon Hill and beyond. We remain exceptionally grateful for the support."
From the Friday Night Supper Program:
"In 2023, the Friday Night Supper Program was honored to receive a $3,500 grant from the BHCF, which significantly bolstered our general operations. Thanks to this generous support, we prepared and served over 6,300 warm and nutritious meals. Beyond our meal service, we were also able to distribute thousands of clothing and toiletry items, including waterproof winter boots, to our guests. Additionally, the grant enabled us to create a full-time position, enhancing the sustainability of our operations. We are deeply grateful to the BHCF for their unwavering commitment to supporting our local community."
From Tunefoolery:
"Tunefoolery is immensely grateful for the generous grant from the Beacon Hill Community Fund. This grant has been instrumental in supporting our efforts to provide essential services for the Lindemann Inn homeless shelter residents. Thanks to this support, we could conduct weekly online music and mindfulness sessions for the residents. These sessions featured live music performed by a Tunefoolery musician in mental health recovery and guided meditation led by a Tunefoolery meditation facilitator. Additionally, we organized a bi-monthly in-person open mic at the shelter, offering the residents an opportunity to express themselves through music and creative expression, providing a much-needed distraction from the stresses of homelessness.
In light of the renewed support from BHCF, a long-standing supporter of our work at Lindemann Inn, we expanded our services to reach an underserved population within the shelter. Specifically, the grant support allowed us to initiate a weekly songwriting group for the women's unit. This group aims to fulfill the unmet need for personalized attention, providing women a platform to access their authentic creative selves when their lives are in disarray. This initiative empowers them to move forward with greater confidence in their lives.
We appreciate the Beacon Hill Community Fund for caring so deeply about the homeless community and graciously supporting Tunefoolery’s musicians in mental health recovery so that they can share their healing journeys using music-making."
From the West End Museum:
"The 2023 BHCF grant helped the Museum put on a performing arts event, recreating the Beatles concern and subsequent press meeting at the Boston Garden and Manger Hotel. The event had excellent turnout and tickets could be offered at an affordable rate due to BHCA's support."
From Bay Cove Human Services:
"I like being part of Center Club's Acting Workshop because I enjoy singing to an audience who appreciates music, the arts, and actors." -- LC
"I enjoy the regularity of rehearsals and performances . Almost right after we finish a performance we are on a new performance. The director and staff facilitator as well as the crew are dedicated and have exposed me to new and interesting music. My fellow cast members have unique musical talents. The club members and guests really like the performances and snacks. I am grateful for your financial donation." -- CM
From Beacon Hill Village:
"Beacon Hill Village used the Beacon Hill Community Fund grant to purchase an additional laptop that we use to troubleshoot member technology issues as well as provide general technology help to members. It has improved our ability to serve our members and has increased our flexibility in terms of meeting member needs."
From Beacon Hill Friends House:
"We are so appreciative of the continued support of the Beacon Hill Civic Association's Community Fund. It means a lot to us to have the support of our neighborhood as we embark on renovating and maintaining our historic community space that we've operated since 1957 in Beacon Hill."
2022 BHCF Grant Award Winners
From The West End Museum:
"The 2022 BHCF Grant is supporting archival development at The West End Museum. Through
the purchase of computer equipment, it is supporting our oral history programs as well as efforts
to make our archives accessible to the public online, a major step forward for our organization."
From the Friday Night Supper Program:
"In 2022, the Friday Night Supper Program received a $2,500 grant from the BHCF to support
our weekly meal service and bi-weekly Clothing Closet program at the Arlington Street Church
for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Boston and the surrounding
areas. Since receiving this generous support, we were able to prepare and serve over 6,000 hot
and nutritious meals. Alongside serving many meals, we distributed thousands of clothing items,
including waterproof winter boots to our guests. Our services also provide to-go options for our
guests and any left over food is brought to local shelters. We are so grateful to BHCF for their
constant support of the local community."
From Tunefoolery:
"We are deeply grateful to the Beacon Hill Civic Association for their generous support, which has enabled us to fulfill our mission of providing high-quality music to a population that lacks access to live performances and employment opportunities for our musicians. Tunefoolery Music has offered weekly online Music and Mindfulness Groups and biweekly live music performances with an open mic for homeless individuals in mental health recovery at the Lindemann Inn Shelter, located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, thanks to the Beacon Hill Community Fund grant. These programs have given participants a sense of peace, inner tools to help navigate the stresses of homelessness, joyful entertainment as a focus point, and an empowering opportunity to share their creativity. Our low-income musicians, also in mental health recovery, have experienced the healing benefits of sharing their talents with their peers and the personal and financial satisfaction of being paid for their work."
From Rogerson Communities:
"Created, owned, and managed by Rogerson Communities, Beacon House has, for over 40 years, met the housing and supportive service needs of low- and middle-income seniors and people with disabilities. Prominently located at the corner of Myrtle and Joy Streets, Beacon House comprises a steel-framed, 8-story structure with exterior facades that feature red brick and limestone masonry walls. The rear of the building is especially exposed to the impact of bad weather and wind, and was therefore the first priority as Rogerson undertakes a phased approach to restoring the masonry at Beacon House. A 2022 grant from the Beacon Hill Community Fund, together with other philanthropic contributions, has now allowed Rogerson Communities to undertake this much-needed capital improvement at the rear elevation, thereby helping to safeguard the mission of this beautiful and important community resource now and for years to come."
From Beacon Hill Seminars:
“We are tremendously grateful for the $2500 Beacon Hill Community Fund grant received this year. We are proud to provide a consistent and needed source of social contact and intellectual stimulation for Boston’s community of lifelong learners. This grant has allowed us to reinvest in the programming and tools needed to continue to offer high quality courses – both in person and online – and serve our members in the future.”
"The 2022 BHCF Grant is supporting archival development at The West End Museum. Through
the purchase of computer equipment, it is supporting our oral history programs as well as efforts
to make our archives accessible to the public online, a major step forward for our organization."
From the Friday Night Supper Program:
"In 2022, the Friday Night Supper Program received a $2,500 grant from the BHCF to support
our weekly meal service and bi-weekly Clothing Closet program at the Arlington Street Church
for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Boston and the surrounding
areas. Since receiving this generous support, we were able to prepare and serve over 6,000 hot
and nutritious meals. Alongside serving many meals, we distributed thousands of clothing items,
including waterproof winter boots to our guests. Our services also provide to-go options for our
guests and any left over food is brought to local shelters. We are so grateful to BHCF for their
constant support of the local community."
From Tunefoolery:
"We are deeply grateful to the Beacon Hill Civic Association for their generous support, which has enabled us to fulfill our mission of providing high-quality music to a population that lacks access to live performances and employment opportunities for our musicians. Tunefoolery Music has offered weekly online Music and Mindfulness Groups and biweekly live music performances with an open mic for homeless individuals in mental health recovery at the Lindemann Inn Shelter, located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, thanks to the Beacon Hill Community Fund grant. These programs have given participants a sense of peace, inner tools to help navigate the stresses of homelessness, joyful entertainment as a focus point, and an empowering opportunity to share their creativity. Our low-income musicians, also in mental health recovery, have experienced the healing benefits of sharing their talents with their peers and the personal and financial satisfaction of being paid for their work."
From Rogerson Communities:
"Created, owned, and managed by Rogerson Communities, Beacon House has, for over 40 years, met the housing and supportive service needs of low- and middle-income seniors and people with disabilities. Prominently located at the corner of Myrtle and Joy Streets, Beacon House comprises a steel-framed, 8-story structure with exterior facades that feature red brick and limestone masonry walls. The rear of the building is especially exposed to the impact of bad weather and wind, and was therefore the first priority as Rogerson undertakes a phased approach to restoring the masonry at Beacon House. A 2022 grant from the Beacon Hill Community Fund, together with other philanthropic contributions, has now allowed Rogerson Communities to undertake this much-needed capital improvement at the rear elevation, thereby helping to safeguard the mission of this beautiful and important community resource now and for years to come."
From Beacon Hill Seminars:
“We are tremendously grateful for the $2500 Beacon Hill Community Fund grant received this year. We are proud to provide a consistent and needed source of social contact and intellectual stimulation for Boston’s community of lifelong learners. This grant has allowed us to reinvest in the programming and tools needed to continue to offer high quality courses – both in person and online – and serve our members in the future.”
2021 BHCF Grant Award Winners
From common cathedral:
To see common cathedral's testimonial, see the file below.
To see common cathedral's testimonial, see the file below.
| bhcf_2022_report_-_common_cathedral.pdf |
From Friday Night Supper Program:
To see Friday Night Supper Program's testimonial, see the file below.
To see Friday Night Supper Program's testimonial, see the file below.
| friday_night_supper_program_testimonial.pdf |
From Rogerson Communities:
To see Rogerson Communities' testimonial, see the file below.
To see Rogerson Communities' testimonial, see the file below.
| rogerson_communities_-_testimonial.pdf |
From the International Women's Writing Guild:
"The International Women's Writing Guild is honored and grateful to receive support from the Beacon Hill Community Fund. The Fund enabled us to update a social justice anthology written by young writers of color in Boston. In addition, it supported a book of lesson plans on social justice and racial identity to be taught by middle and high school instructors. We hope to make these available at no charge to Boston Public Schools to support curricula on social justice. Finally, we have launched a cohort of IWWG fellows, who we know will inspire young writers throughout the city.
THANK YOU!"
"The International Women's Writing Guild is honored and grateful to receive support from the Beacon Hill Community Fund. The Fund enabled us to update a social justice anthology written by young writers of color in Boston. In addition, it supported a book of lesson plans on social justice and racial identity to be taught by middle and high school instructors. We hope to make these available at no charge to Boston Public Schools to support curricula on social justice. Finally, we have launched a cohort of IWWG fellows, who we know will inspire young writers throughout the city.
THANK YOU!"
From Tunefoolery Music, Inc.:
"Tunefoolery Music is deeply grateful for the generous Beacon Hill Community Fund grant. In the first half of 2022, funds were used to enable us to bring weekly online live music performances with an open mic and weekly online mindfulness instruction (also with live music) to the individuals in mental health recovery staying at the Lindemann Inn homeless shelter.Experiencing homelessness during a pandemic as someone with a psychiatric disorder can be understandably stressful and disorienting. Our musicians, who also are in mental health recovery, brought their shared perspective and skill at leading meditations and performing music, as well as the opportunity for the shelter guests to gain some control and express their musical or spoken word talents. Staff at the shelter has said how much relief our work brought to their guests. Tunefoolery’s musicians use music-making as an essential component in their healing journey, and through sharing their talents, they benefit greatly. Thanks to the Beacon Hill Civic Association for its very kind support.”
"Tunefoolery Music is deeply grateful for the generous Beacon Hill Community Fund grant. In the first half of 2022, funds were used to enable us to bring weekly online live music performances with an open mic and weekly online mindfulness instruction (also with live music) to the individuals in mental health recovery staying at the Lindemann Inn homeless shelter.Experiencing homelessness during a pandemic as someone with a psychiatric disorder can be understandably stressful and disorienting. Our musicians, who also are in mental health recovery, brought their shared perspective and skill at leading meditations and performing music, as well as the opportunity for the shelter guests to gain some control and express their musical or spoken word talents. Staff at the shelter has said how much relief our work brought to their guests. Tunefoolery’s musicians use music-making as an essential component in their healing journey, and through sharing their talents, they benefit greatly. Thanks to the Beacon Hill Civic Association for its very kind support.”
From ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC):
"A Beacon Hill Community Fund grant enabled the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service
Center (NE/WE NSC) to add a monthly contactless meal to its rotation of meal delivery services. The
meals that the NE/WE NSC delivers each week to the housing complexes reach clients who are unable to
get out due to being homebound or worried about contracting COVID-19. Meals have included baked ziti,
meatball sandwiches, and chicken, broccoli, and ziti. Thank you Beacon Hill Civic Association, for
enabling our center to provide nourishing meals and a friendly connection to those who need it the most!"
"A Beacon Hill Community Fund grant enabled the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service
Center (NE/WE NSC) to add a monthly contactless meal to its rotation of meal delivery services. The
meals that the NE/WE NSC delivers each week to the housing complexes reach clients who are unable to
get out due to being homebound or worried about contracting COVID-19. Meals have included baked ziti,
meatball sandwiches, and chicken, broccoli, and ziti. Thank you Beacon Hill Civic Association, for
enabling our center to provide nourishing meals and a friendly connection to those who need it the most!"