Welcome to the Brookline Community Foundation

BCF is a nonprofit organization that exists to promote a strong, engaged and inclusive community. BCF identifies and raises awareness of community needs, creates forums for public dialogue and problem solving, inspires philanthropy and volunteerism, and advances equal access to community resources and opportunities while strengthening and sustaining local nonprofits.

·       We partner with donors like you to raise money to support the causes you care  about.

·       We work with community groups to assess needs and solve problems through targeted grant making.

·       We lead on important community issues to identify levers of change and to move Brookline forward.  

6th Annual Unsung Hero

Awards

Pictured above: Judith Kidd, Chair BCF Board of Trustees; George Vien; Frank Caro;  Scott Hillman; Richard E. Ward, Executive Director, BCF

On November 2nd, BCF celebrated the 6th Annual Unsung Hero Awards. The BCF Unsung Hero Awards celebrate exemplary commitment and leadership in y(our) community. Nominated by friends, colleagues, and peers in the community, and selected by a committee of BCF trustees, this year's honorees are:  

Frank Caro, community volunteer and activist instrumental in creating BCAN–Brookline Community Aging Network.

Scott Hillman and George Vien, founders of the outstanding Brookline Youth Lacrosse.

It was a wonderful evening to celebrate these fine men and their commitment to and contribution to our community. 

Find out more about the winners