Life Science Cares Boston
About
Life Science Cares Boston is a nonprofit that channels the money, time and talent of the life science industry into fighting poverty in Greater Boston. Rather than running its own programs, it supports community nonprofits that use research-driven approaches in three areas: survival and basic needs, education, and economic sustainability. Member companies and their employees contribute through grants, volunteer hours, in-office donation drives, strategic support and advocacy on issues of poverty and inequity.
The organization was started by a group of life science executives who wanted to give back beyond their day-to-day work on improving health. Its founders saw clusters of successful life science companies sitting alongside thousands of neighbors struggling to meet basic needs, earn a living wage or get an education. Beyond the community impact, the model is meant to help companies build connections with the community and among their own employees.
What to Know
- Life Science Cares was founded in 2016.
- It operates in five regions: Boston, Philadelphia, San Diego, the Bay Area and New York.
- Grants favor significant, flexible and multi-year funding for nonprofits.
- It is a member of the Kendall Square Association.
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