Eastern Bank Foundation

Building Stronger Communities Together For more than 30 years, the Eastern Bank Foundation has been investing in organizations and people across Eastern Bank’s market area to help our communities thrive. As the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, we believe that Join Us For Good is more than just a tagline, it embodies how and why we do our work in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. We combine our philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy to change broken systems that have held many communities back for too long. As one of the region’s largest corporate foundations, we are committed to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time—enhancing community vibrancy and building economic inclusion and mobility. Our Vision We envision a thriving regional economy and community where economic hierarchies are dismantled and systems of oppression based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, parental income, ZIP code or other elements of difference and resulting disparities are eliminated so that these distinctions are no longer predictors of economic outcomes for our neighbors. Our Mission We commit our full complement of resources to build strong, equitable and just communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island by listening deeply, trusting the priorities voiced by our communities, and partnering for positive change that enhances the lives of our neighbors. Our Values Collaboration and Teamwork We embrace the expertise and efforts of our collaborators, including nonprofits, funders, policymakers, community leaders, companies and others that share our mission. We encourage shared learning and team problem solving. Commitment We are driven to see lasting change in the communities we serve and recognize that change takes persistence. We strive for impact, while recognizing that both successes and failures create lessons learned that can move the system forward. We act with integrity in all our endeavors. Connection We are committed to remaining accessible and building and maintaining authentic ties with community stakeholders and employees to continuously learn from the field; connect, convene and recognize community champions; and support their capacity to effect positive change in our communities. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We hold Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as fundamental elements of a just society and central to all we do and how we do it. We celebrate and depend on our differences, champion a true sense of belonging for all, and empower the best contributions from us all. Innovation We support work both directly and indirectly that challenges norms and moves beyond the confines of what is known in service of our mission.