FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Sincere Foundation announced that it has awarded $250,000 in new grants to 20 organizations that address basic needs in Massachusetts communities. 

 

This includes two Great Barrington organizations: The People's Pantry and Construct.

 

With this most recent round of funding, the Foundation reaches a milestone of $1 million awarded to 56 organizations in its three years of operation. Boston-based technology company Sincere Corporation created Sincere Foundation in 2023. The Foundation is made possible by the support of the Company and its family of brands: Punchbowl, Lovebird, Timehop, and Memento.

 

"Sincere Foundation is thrilled to reach this million dollar milestone and continue our commitment to support nonprofits across Massachusetts," said Rebecca Reiner, Executive Director, Sincere Foundation. “In our latest round of grants, we funded more organizations than ever before. These nonprofits do exceptional work to support our most vulnerable communities, and in the face of federal funding cuts, we are proud to help sustain the essential services they provide."

 

Grants from Sincere Foundation support programs that address the basic needs of a community: food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Many of the organizations funded by the Foundation focus on cycle-breaking programs and initiatives. However, in response to recent federal funding changes that have negatively impacted the financial landscape for many nonprofits, this most recent round of funding included several one-time grants for food pantries and shelters that respond to immediate and urgent needs.