The mission of the greater lowell community foundation is to improve the quality of life in the AREA. The foundation is a community resource, which attracts funds, distributes grants, and serves as a catalyst and leader among funders, agencies and individuals to address identified and emergent needs. The community foundation is a professional, compassionate steward of donor funds and builds UPON the creative vision of its founders and the community. It promotes and encourages the role of philanthropy in improving the quality of life in the communities it serves.