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Community Foundation for Nantucket is dedicated to growing philanthropy to meet the most critical needs of the people on our Island, today and tomorrow. The Community Foundation for Nantucket has three main functions: grant maker, community convener and charitable fund holder. Grants are the primary means through which the Community Foundation directly supports the Island. In 2017 we awarded over $2.5 million in grants, $1.3 million of which were through our three major grant making funds, the Nantucket Fund , the ReMain Nantucket Fund , and NCH Community Health Fund in partnership with Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

This past July, the Foundation awarded $170,520 in Nantucket Fund grants to 26 nonprofit recipients whose missions and programs most closely align with the community's greatest needs. Annually CFN convenes members of the Nantucket community to identify and discuss the most pressing current needs, a practice that allows the Community Foundation to be strategic in our grant making process around priorities identified by community leaders. This year's grants reflected our community's commitment to affordable housing initiatives, behavioral health, child enrichment, education, health, nutrition, diversity, and elder well-being.

As an organization, the Foundation has an ongoing commitment to convene and learn from community leaders and stakeholders . We work with members of our Board of Trustees, civic leaders, and nonprofit organizations to thoroughly understand where people need help. Today, the most pressing need might be for housing or mental health support. Tomorrow, the need could be for services to address the challenges of our elderly population or erosion on the Island. Like most community foundations, the Community Foundation for Nantucket manages charitable funds. Our Community Foundation administers more than 90 funds , including donor-advised funds, endowment funds, scholarship funds, and field of interest funds that support community initiatives.

Interested to learn how the Community Foundation is Nantucket's social impact partner, helping ALL of Nantucket?  Visit our website www.cfnan.org .

Nantucket Events to Know About

"Meet & Greet" After Hours with the Nantucket Dreamland Theater!

The Chamber is excited to announce our new " Meet & Greet" After Hours  events. We are kicking off our new networking event on September 19th at  The Dreamland Theater  f rom 4:00-5:30pm. Our special guests will be  MA State Senator Julian Cyr  and  State Representative Dylan Fernandes . Wine, beer and amazing hors d'oeuvres from our friends at Island Kitchen will be served.  Limited space remaining .  RSVP here

Nantucket Lighthouse School Shredder Event Do you have boxes of old data taking up space in your office or home? Make an appointment today! Nantucket Lighthouse School is once again hosting a Shredder Event ! Tuesday, October 2. $35 per banker's box or $25 per copy paper box .

Black Pet Celebration! Join us on Saturday, September 22nd from 11am to 1pm at The Black Dog on Main Street for a black pet celebration! There will be games for kids, a few black dog ambassadors, and the store will donate 20% of all sales to NiSHA !

Reenactment of Frederick Douglass's First Visit to Nantucket

The  Nantucket Historical Association  (NHA), Nantucket Atheneum,  and the  African Meeting House   will offer a special program to commemorate the 200 th  birth anniversary of Frederick Douglass .  On September 22 , these three organizations will recognize the first of Frederick Douglass’s historic visits to Nantucket with a special program of events. Historical character actor, Guy Peartree, will perform as Douglass for a reenactment of the famous anti-slavery orator’s speech at the Nantucket Atheneum in 1841. Later in the afternoon the African Meeting House will host a Q&A session with Guy Peartree as Frederick Douglass and a concert of traditional African-American music with the Jason Sullivan Project. The group performs regular jazz concerts inside the African Meeting House, generously supported by private donors.  Learn More!

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Lego Time Join us at Nantucket Family Resource Center for a time of playing and building with Legos!  Lego building blocks are provided, but feel free to bring your own to use! Open to all ages! For information and registration, call 508-815-5115 or e-mail hnardone@familycontinuity.org. September 19, 3:00-4:00pm Épernay Wine Tasting Wine importer Domaine Select Wine Estates will be pouring European regional favorites that honor the rich history and culture of the territories from which they originate. Thursday, September 20, 5:00-7:00pm at Épernay Wine & Spirits . COMPLIMENTARY |  RSVP Online Here

#ACKchamber Members

Join us in welcoming our newest  ACK Chamber member:

Driven by curiosity, the Nantucket Data Platform uses data, analytics, and visualizations to answer pressing questions and develop community insights.

Thank you to our loyal members who renewed their memberships!

Barbara Harris Water Jewels Dharma Yoga Nantucket Egan Group, Inc. , Enjoy Nantucket National Grid , Peak Season Workforce

Upcoming Events on ACK

September 18 The ORIGINAL Nantucket Ghost Walk -- Cemetery Route No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 September 19 No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Hearing Care Services with Shawn from Hearing Healthcare Cape Cod Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 Lego Time at Nantucket Family Resource Center NEW! Chamber Meet + Greet at The Dreamland  The ORIGINAL Nantucket Ghost Walk -- Cemetery Route September 20 Kettle Bell Class No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Tai Chi Yoga with Barbara Rives LLNF Nature Walk Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 Summer Minestrone Soup Class Epernay Wine + Spirits: DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES TASTING September 21 Early-Bird Bird Walk No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 Biologicial Collections Open Hours Lantern Mason Jar Craft Project The ORIGINAL Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route September 22 No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Lunch at the Chef's Table Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 All About Bats The ORIGINAL Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route September 23 No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 The ORIGINAL Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route September 24 No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 September 25 Early-Bird Bird Walk No Cost Small Business Energy Assessment Yoga with Barbara Rives Zumba Gold DVD Sign up to Recycle your Fridge or Freezer - Get $100 Single Parent Support Group "Cooking from the Books" Series with Chef Greg: Soframiz The ORIGINAL Nantucket Ghost Walk -- Cemetery Route

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