2016 | The Nature Connection
Awarded every two years by the Concord Carlisle Human Rights Council (CCHRC), the Climate for Freedom Award is presented to a local organization that works to foster a climate of freedom in its work...
2014 | Gaining Ground
Awarded every two years by the Concord Carlisle Human Rights Council (CCHRC), the Climate for Freedom Award is presented to a local group or organization that works to foster a climate of freedom in...
2012 | Communities for Restorative Justice
This is the year that we give our Biannual Climate for Freedom Award to a group or organization in our community, one that fosters a climate for freedom in its work and mission. a...
2010 | Minuteman Arc
Changing Lives, Changing Communities On December 6th, 2010, the Climate for Freedom Award was presented to Minute Man Arc by the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council in recognition of its work on behalf of individuals...
2008 | P-FLAG
The recipient this year is the Concord Chapter of P-FLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) . They have worked tirelessly to promote understanding, dialogue, support for families, respect and a safe environment...
2006 | The Greeley Foundation
In 2006 the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council honored the Greeley Foundation with its Climate for Freedom award for their steady and ongoing commitment to peace, justice and understanding.
2004 | Domestic Violence Victims Assistance Program
In 2004 the Domestic Violence Victims Assistance Program was the fifth recipient for providing victims, individuals and families, of domestic violence with counseling and support. About DVVAP: This community collaboration that was formed in...
2002 | Concord Prison Outreach
Concord Prison Outreach
2001 | Open Table
The forth recipient was Open Table for its successful outreach and programs providing social support and nutrition assistance.
2000 | METCO
METCO’s Cooperating Family Council
1999 | Cooperating Family Council of the METCO program
In 1999, the award was presented to the Cooperating Family Council of the METCO program for its programs bringing together the communities of Concord, Carlisle and Boston.
1998 | Open Table
Open Table
1997 | Concord Prison Outreach
in 1997, Concord Prison Outreach received the award for its innovative work with prisoners and their families. I think one of the evidences of the community recognizing what we have done in Concord Prison...
1995 | Concord Police Department
The first award was given in 1995 to the Concord Police Department, recognizing its response to domestic violence and hate crimes.