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We want people to know that LCCE is the only Latino-led, Latino-serving nonprofit in Lowell focused on empowerment through education, cultural celebration, and access to resources. 

At the Social Innovation Forum (SIF), we are excited to announce the kick-off of our formal facilitated strategic planning process this month. We’ve selected CFAR (Center for Applied Research) as our planning partner to facilitate a process that will take us through the next eight months.

This Pride month, we’re shouting about how much we love four of our former Social Innovators doing critical work in the LGBTQIA+ community space.

With your help, we will double the impact of our vital mission to strengthen the courageous nonprofits we work with, providing resources, raising their visibility, and expanding their networks and knowledge.

Highlights from our 2025 Showcase: 200+ guests came together to celebrate bold ideas, powerful connections, and community-driven change. #SIFShowcase

A timely message from Wyona Lynch-McWhite, SIF's Executive Director about SIF's commitment to expand its resources and networks to support the Eastern MA's nonprofits being impacted by the federal administrations norms and policies. 

In early April, SIF hosted “Strengthening Our Sector: A Community Brainstorm” at More than Words to bring together nonprofit leaders, funders, and consultants to speak openly about the current strengths and opportunities of the nonprofit sector.

The FY26 Accelerator cycle starts in June 2025, and we’re actively recruiting funding partners, who are critical to achieving the ambitious goals of this program along with deepening the impact of Social Innovator organizations across Eastern Massachusetts. 

In times that feel both unpredictable and challenging, it’s not uncommon to feel isolated in our efforts to serve our communities. Yet, as funders, you resource social change in Eastern Massachusetts—and SIF is here to support you.

Fundraising initiative distributes $297,580 dollars among the 2024 Social Innovators and Accelerator Finalists addressing our community's most pressing social issues.