The United Way of Massachusetts Bay’s mission is “to advance an economically just region where prosperity is shared across race and ethnicity.” The Loop Lab is proud to join the United Way in this quest and honored to be selected with many other partners for inclusion in the United Way’s New Way Forward initiative to help achieve this mission. The Loop Lab was selected, in a cohort with many other like-minded nonprofit organizations, to help establish meaningful and exciting education and career pathways for youth and young adults. The partnership seeks to enable young people to obtain education credentials, explore career interests and complete training programs to pursue fulfilling, sustaining careers. The Loop Lab’s focus on providing first-class media arts education, training, and fellowships directly aligns with the United Way’s goal. Through our Media Arts Apprenticeship Program, participants gain practical skills, creative expression, and exposure to a dynamic industry, leading to high quality opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education.
A portfolio of 124 organizations was selected by the United Way for this partnership as part of their seven-year plan, representing a “new way forward.” In the years ahead, The Loop Lab’s dedication to, and collaboration with this community partnership, will contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous region.
The Cambridge Community Foundation has been a key partner and supporter of The Loop Lab for several years. We embrace their vision for the City of Cambridge to be a “bright beacon” of shared prosperity, social equity, and cultural richness. Founded in 1916, the Foundation serves the Cambridge community as a civic leader of citizens and organizations, a grant-maker to numerous nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic partner to donors with charitable interests in Cambridge. In their strategic plan, the Cambridge Community Foundation established the following organizational strategy: Reduce economic disparities and strengthen community bonds to guarantee the future success of Cambridge. The Loop Lab will continue working closely with the Foundation to help realize this imperative!
The Cambridge Community Foundation has grown to support more than 150 local nonprofits annually, in addition to conducting research, initiating cross-city conversations, and serving as a leader and collaborative partner to donors, nonprofits, businesses, and engaged citizens of Cambridge.