The Linden Foundation funds direct program support, general
operating support, and occasionally very modest capital needs
associated with a particular program. Existing programs, expansion
of successful pilot programs, and new programs may all be considered
for funding.
No grants will be made to individuals, public schools, charter
schools, colleges, or universities. No grants will be made to
support community organizing, political lobbying efforts, or
stand-alone enrichment activities, such as tickets to artistic
and musical performances. Due to limited funding, no grants will
be made for computer centers or general operating support for
community centers.
The Linden Foundation generally makes initial grants ranging
in size from $5,000 to $15,000. The Foundation prefers to fund
partial support for a project and welcomes the opportunity to
join with other philanthropic funders in underwriting an endeavor.
After satisfactory results are demonstrated from an initial grant,
selected organizations may be invited to apply for additional
funding for up to three years, with annual grants ranging in
size from $10,000 - $25,000. These multi-year grants may be structured
as a challenge grant to help leverage other funding sources.
Action, Inc., Gloucester, MA:
The Fishing Families in Transition program, which helps the Cape Ann and
Ipswich fishing communities access training and new employment opportunities as the fishing industry downsizes.
Family Self-Sufficiency Center, Salem, MA: Educational, vocational, and family stabilizing supports for at-risk families
Julie's Family Learning Center, South Boston, MA: Comprehensive family support program providing adult basic education, family literacy, job readiness training, life skills education, counseling, and infant, toddler, and Montessori Preschool services.
Neighbors Link, Mount Kisco, NY: Latin Sol, an economic development program which teaches immigrant parents how to make and sell clothing and home accessories as a means of earning supplemental income.
One Family, Inc., Boston, MA:
One Family Scholars program, which provides higher education scholarships, career planning, leadership development,
and financial literacy to formerly homeless and at-risk mothers.
Eva's Village, Paterson, NJ:
The Halt Abuse in Paterson for Parents and Youth (HAPPY) program, which provides parenting
education and supportive services to homeless women and their children.
Family Resource Center, Gorham, NH: Outreach and support services to parents of middle-school children in afterschool program .
Help for Abused Women and Their Children, Salem, MA: Mother/Child Recovery Program for families impacted by domestic violence.
Osborne Association, Bronx , NY: Services to families impacted by incarceration and development of a video-enhanced version of the FamilyWorks Basic Parenting course for incarcerated parents.
Parent's Place, White Plains, NY: Preventative and early education services to children and their parents at this community-based center.
Wellspring House, Inc, Gloucester, MA:
Cape Ann Families programs, including the Parent Connection education and support group,
the Fathers Group, and the Parent Aide Program.
Bridge House, Plymouth, NH: Case management services for families at this
emergency and transitional shelter.
The Bridge Fund of Massachusetts, Newton, MA: Providing zero interest loans and financial counseling to low-income families at risk of becoming homeless
Housing Families, Malden, MA: The Stabilization Program, for families transitioning from shelter to permanent housing.
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Lynn, MA: The First Stop Initiative, a homelessness prevention collaborative offered at community health centers.
Shelter, Inc. Cambridge, MA: The Medford Family Life Education Center, which supports families as they move from homelessness into permanent housing.
The York Street Project, Jersey City, NJ:
St. Joseph's Home, a transitional residence for 36 homeless women and their children.