Read all the latest
ways CHAF is changing our community. Simply
click on the link below to send an e-mail with your name and address to receive
upcoming editions of the CHAF Reports newsletter. Sign Up
Now
Winter 2007 Newsletter - In another record-setting year, CHAF raised over $175,000 in total contributions in 2007. This brings the nine-year total to $1,100,000 raised to help end homelessness in Cambridge. CHAF welcomes Kevin Sheehan as new Executive Director and Robert Wilson, Cambridge Savings Bank as chair of the 2008 fundraising campaign. Read about Tikkun Olam at the Fall Reception and learn about the many CHAF donors and supporters. More
Summer 2007 Newsletter - “Nature unleashes a gale
force voice,” said the New
York Times about Kevin
Mahogany, the man with the
golden throated baritone
who sings bebop, ballads,
blues, soul and swinging
jazz. “The standout vocalist
of his generation”
(Newsweek) returns to the
Sanders Theatre stage for
CHAF’s 9th Homeless Benefit
on Friday, September
28th, at 8 PM. More
Winter 2006 Newsletter - In
2006, CHAF raised $170,000, its best year yet. Read a letter to CHAF
supporters by George Caponigro, formerly homeless. Plus Focus on the
Multi-Service Center, second article in a three-part series on CHAF
partner agencies.
More
Summer 2006 CHAF Newsletter - CHAF will celebrate the genius of Broadway legends, Sondheim and Bernstein, in its Eighth Annual Benefit. Read about the world premiere of an innovative multi-media piece with words of and by the homeless, regardisregard, also to be presented. Plus an in-depth look at partner agency HomeStart. More
December 2005 CHAF Newsletter - In 2005, CHAF raised $150,000,
bringing its seven-year total to $875,000, which has helped 850
households. Read about the
2005 Benefit Concert with headliner, Ellis Paul, and see pictures
from the event. More
May 2005 CHAF Newsletter - CHAF announces the headliner of the
2005 Benefit Concert: Ellis Paul. Read a personal account of how
CHAF helped one local woman in her struggle against homelessness.
Plus, a word from Vice Mayor Marjorie Decker. More
December 2004 CHAF Newsletter - In 2004 CHAF raised $125,000, bringing
its six-year total to $725,000, which has helped nearly 700
households. Read more about the 2004 benefit concert in this edition
of CHAF Reports - including photos from the event, a
revealing look at homeless statistics in Massachusetts and an inside
account from HomeStart's Assistant Executive Director. Plus CHAF
recipient Tony Clemons' shares his story. More
April 2004 CHAF Newsletter - Cambridge Savings Bank leads this year's benefit
concert, which stars Marlena Shaw and Kendrick Oliver's New Life Jazz
Orchestra. In the latest edition of CHAF Reports, learn more about State Rep. Alice Wolf's matching gift
and HomeStart's New Frontiers program. And check out the photos of
supporters and individuals recently helped by CHAF. More
July
2003 CHAF Newsletter - Cambridge native Nnenna Freelon headlined the
2003 benefit concert, which was lead by Cambridge Trust. In this
edition of the CHAF Reports newsletter, you'll enjoy the latest on Nnenna
Freelon as well as a message from Mayor Michael Sullivan, HomeStart
Director Linda Wood Boyle and a photo collage of committee members and supporters involved in
organizing the 2003 benefit concert. More
