Give-A-Click Quarterly Nonprofit Grant Program

Give-A-Click Quarterly Nonprofit Grant Program

Funder: Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union (through We Share A Common Thread Foundation)

Geographic Scope: Greater Lowell and Southern New Hampshire areas, serving 164 non-profits in 28 different cities

Award Amount: $1,500 per quarter winner ($6,000 annually)

Program Overview:
The Give-A-Click program is a quarterly community voting initiative that allows community members to select which nonprofit organization receives a donation from the We Share A Common Thread Foundation. The organization with the most votes at the end of each quarter receives a $1,500 donation.

How It Works

• Community members visit the We Share a Common Thread Foundation website (WSACT.com)
• Learn about three nonprofit nominees each quarter
• Cast votes for the organization they wish to support
• Organization with the most votes receives $1,500 donation

Eligible Organizations

• Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Located in Greater Lowell and Southern New Hampshire areas
• Focus areas include: food, shelter, clothing, health, education, and community services

Foundation Background

• We Share A Common Thread Foundation established in 2011
• Mission: Support people in the community by assisting with food, shelter, clothing, health, and education
• Has distributed over $4 million to local nonprofit organizations since inception
• Supports 164 non-profits in 28 different cities

Recent Quarterly Winners

• Q4 2024: Special Teams for Exceptional People (STEP)
• Q3 2024: Connor's Kindness Project
• Q2 2024: Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library
• Q1 2026 Nominees: Harbor Care, Into Action Recovery, Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Services

Contact Information

Website: WSACT.com Phone: 978-452-5001 Main Website: jdcu.org