COVID-19: Community Foundations in Action Netherlands – Local is Key
This case highlights how a newly established community foundation in the Netherlands responded rapidly to COVID-19 by supporting local initiatives addressing loneliness and income loss. Through flexible, non-bureaucratic funding and strong community connections, Twentse Noabers enabled grassroots responses—from food distribution and digital tools for elderly care to fostering social contact—while also acting as a connector and advocate for local initiatives.
Assifero empowers community foundations in Italy
This blog highlights how Assifero, as a national support organisation, strengthened and coordinated the response of community foundations across Italy during the COVID-19 crisis. It showcases a wide range of local actions—from emergency fundraising and service delivery to innovative financial tools and cross-sector partnerships—while emphasising the role of support infrastructure in enabling rapid, coordinated and systemic responses.
