MCCA Awards $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston Nonprofits

Boston – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC).

The grants are awarded through the MCCA’s Community Partnership Program, which directs a portion of consumer show revenues from the MCEC to support Boston-based nonprofit organizations.

“At the heart of the MCCA’s mission is a responsibility to give back to the communities we serve,” said Marcel Vernon, Sr., Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. “The recipients of these grants inspire us with their commitment to making Boston a stronger and more resilient city, and we are proud to support their critical work. I would also like to acknowledge the MCCA team members who served on the committee for their commitment to ensuring these funds made the greatest impact possible.”

The 23 nonprofits selected to receive funding this year represent the following Boston neighborhoods:

Allston (1)

• West End House

Brighton (2)

• 2Life Communities
• WordPowered

Dorchester (6)

• All Dorchester Sports & Leadership (ADSL)
• Boston City Singers
• Boston Raiders
• Conservatory Lab Charter School
• Mujeres Unidas Avanzando
• No Books No Ball

East Boston (4)

• East Boston Pop Warner
• NamaStay Sober
• Piers Park Sailing Center
• Salesians Boys & Girls Club

Harbor Islands (1)

• Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound

Hyde Park (2)

• Boston Ravens
• Catie’s Closet

Jamaica Plain (1)

• Hyde Square Task Force

Mattapan (1)

• Inét Entertainment Corporation

North End (1)

• Old North Illuminated

Roxbury (4)

• Roxbury Cultural District
• Roxbury Titans Football
• Sociedad Latina
• Unitarian Universalist Ministry

Nonprofits were awarded $5,000 grants each and since the program launched in 2007, over $2 million has been distributed to directly support nonprofits operating in neighborhoods across Boston. 

For more information on the MCCA’s Community Partnership & Hospitality Fund, please visit:

https://www.massconvention.com/community/grants-program-overview

About the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA)

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and oversees the operations of the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the MassMutual Center, Convention Center Carpark & The Landing in Springfield, MA, the Boston Common Parking Garage, The Lawn On D and The Lot On D. The MCCA’s mission is to deliver world-class event experiences that drive statewide economic growth, foster innovation, and exceed customer expectations all while cultivating a workplace culture that values excellence, inclusivity, and employee well-being.