By Rachel Shaheen | Development Coordinator
Dear Friend of the Social Innovation Forum,
We are pleased to announce the finalists for the Social Innovation Forum's 2015-2016 cohort. We believe these organizations represent greater Boston's most promising approaches to address some of our community's toughest social issues.
We received more than 150 applications across eight social issue tracks. A special thanks to our evaluation committee -- a group of more than 80 social issue experts, funders, and practitioners -- who helped us select this outstanding group! The 35 organizations listed below are currently in the finalist interview process and will undergo final due diligence before eight Social Innovators are selected in early December.
We hope that you will join us at our Winter Reception on the evening of Wednesday, December 9 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, as we formally announce our 2016 Social Innovators, celebrate our 2015 Social Innovators and Impact Entrepreneurs, and recognize the ongoing success of our 2014 Social Innovators. Please save the date for December 9th and email us at rsvp@socialinnovationforum.org if you are interested in attending.
Stay tuned for the announcement of our final cohort of eight Social Innovators along with the launch of our new website in early December. Many thanks for your support of the Social Innovation Forum!
Sincerely,
The Social Innovation Forum team
The 2015-2016 Social Innovation Forum Finalists
Addressing Food Insecurity by Increasing Access to Healthy and Affordable Food
Sponsoring Partner: CABOT FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
Anything Goes: Innovative, Effective and Sustainable Approaches to Our Region’s Toughest Social Issues
Sponsoring Partner: BOSTON OPEN IMPACT
Engaging, Educating, and Empowering Citizens in the Political Process
Sponsoring Partner: BESS FOUNDATION
Mental Health: Increasing Quality Care through Community-Based and Wraparound Services for Vulnerable Populations
Sponsoring Partner: THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
Overcoming Barriers to Education, Employment, and Economic Self-Sufficiency for Women and Girls
Sponsoring Partner: A WOMEN & GIRLS FUNDING COLLABORATIVE
Revitalizing the City of Lowell through Community Leadership, Economic Opportunities, and Cultural Enrichment
Sponsoring Partner: THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION AND GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Utilizing Open Spaces and Natural Resources for the Public Benefit
Sponsoring Partner: HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION
Youth Development: Revitalizing Cities Beyond Boston
Sponsoring Partner: AMELIA PEABODY FOUNDATION
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