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February 2025
Upcoming Events
TPC In-Person New Member Social!
Thursday, February 27 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cornwall’s Tavern | Kenmore Square
Swing by TPC’s in-person New Member Social to learn more about our collective giving model and meet fun and friendly women focused on doing good in our community.
Open to members and their guests, this event is a great opportunity to meet the newest members and connect with TPC.
What to expect:
- Have some fun while learning about The Philanthropy Connection‘s mission, impact, and upcoming engagement opportunities
- Hear from current members about their experiences
- Time to ask your questions about TPC membership
- Meet fellow community-minded women
- Enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversations
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people and explore how you can amplify your impact through collective giving.
Can’t Make It In Person? Join Us for TPC’s Virtual New Member Social!
Tuesday, March 4 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Via Zoom
If you can’t attend our New Member in-person gathering at Cornwall’s, join us online at our virtual New Member Social to learn more about our collective giving model and meet like-minded women!
What to expect:
- Learn about The Philanthropy Connection‘s mission, impact, and upcoming engagement opportunities
- Hear from current members about their experiences
- Time to ask your questions about TPC membership
- Meet fellow community-minded women
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new people and explore how you can amplify your impact through collective giving.
Philanthropy Dialogue with Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ)
Wednesday, March 26 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Via Zoom
Explore a transformative approach to justice with TPC and our grantee, Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ). C4RJ offers an impactful alternative to the justice system that supports individuals, communities, and law enforcement.
Restorative justice seeks to bring together those affected by an offense to collectively address harms, needs, and responsibilities—promoting healing and resolution. As Howard Zehr, PhD, explains:
“Restorative justice is a process to involve, to the extent possible, those who have a stake in an offense and to collectively identify and address harms, needs and obligations, in order to heal and put things right as possible.”
— The Little Book of Restorative Justice, 2002
Join us to learn more about restorative justice and the C4RJ Circle approach, rooted in Indigenous traditions of addressing wrongdoing.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: On Zoom (link to be provided closer to the date)
Support Young Adults in Foster Care: Donate or Host a Supply Drive!
Now through March 25, Rise Above is collecting snacks, hygiene items, study supplies, and gift cards to create 300-400 care packages for young adults in foster care who are continuing their education. They need your help to make this possible!
How You Can Help:
- Host a Donation Drive: Rally your workplace, community or faith group, or family to collect essential supplies. Every contribution makes a difference!
- Donate Supplies Directly: Check out their Amazon Wish List—items will ship straight to them.
- Send a Note of Encouragement: They’re also looking for handwritten notes and cards to include in the packages—small gestures that have a big impact.
- Help Assemble the Care Packages: Volunteer at Rise Above’s Auburn location on Sat. April 5, 10am to 12pm to sort donations, assemble, and pack up the care packages.
Visit Rise Above’s Care Package Page or contact Sarah Baldiga sarah@weriseabove.org for more details and the full list of needed items. Thank you for supporting the work of our grantees and inspiring young adults in foster care!
Volunteer Opportunity with Dignity Matters
Help Deliver Dignity! Dignity Matters is looking for a distribution driver to help deliver essential products to three Cambridge-area partners: Cambridge Women’s Center, On The Rise, and Youth on Fire to support their mission of eliminating period poverty and empowering women and girls in need.
Details:
- Vehicle Needed: SUV-sized vehicle required.
- Pick-Up Location: Dignity Matters Warehouse in Westborough.
- Delivery Schedule: Six times per year (only four remaining for 2025):
- Monday, May 19
- Monday, July 28
- Monday, September 15
- Monday, November 17
- If Mondays don’t work, Tuesday or Thursday of the same week can be arranged.
Interested in learning more? Contact Karen at Dignity Matters:
Email: karen@dignity-matters.org
Phone: 508-446-7643
Upcoming Virtual Dialogues with TPC Grantees
Exploring Immigration Justice
Monday, April 29 | 6:30 PM | Zoom
Join us for an insightful dialogue on immigration justice with Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice and Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice. Learn about their impactful work and engage in meaningful conversation about the challenges and opportunities within our immigration system.
Cities, Food Systems, and Sustainability
Tuesday, May 13 | 6:30 PM | Zoom
Dive into a conversation about urban food systems and sustainability with Boston Food Forest Coalition and Mill City Grows. Discover how these grantees are transforming local communities through innovative approaches to food security and environmental stewardship.
Save the Date: Celebrating Our Newest Grantees!
Join us on June 12th as we unveil TPC’s 2025-2026 class of grantees!
Grant reviews are currently underway, and we can’t wait to celebrate the impactful nonprofits selected through our rigorous and collaborative process. Gather with fellow members, guests, and community leaders to honor the power of collective giving.
Stay tuned for more details – we look forward to celebrating with you!
Recent Events
Networking Night with Young Man with a Plan
We had an incredible time at our Networking Night with Young Man with a Plan (YMWAP)!
TPC members, YMWAP mentors, and young men from the program came together for an evening full of great conversations and new connections. Hearing firsthand about YMWAP’s excellent work empowering young men of color through mentorship and leadership development was inspiring.
A massive shoutout to the young men for sharing their stories and everyone who joined us for an evening of connection and community. We left feeling energized and inspired by the impact YMWAP is making!
Galentine’s Day with Dignity Matters
Our Galentine’s Day gathering was one to remember! TPC members came together at Dignity Matters to sort and package underwear and sanitary products for 100 women in need. It was a morning filled with purpose and connection as we supported Dignity Matters’ mission to eliminate period poverty. Providing menstrual care products and underwear to women and girls experiencing homelessness or financial hardship, they help ensure dignity and confidence for those they serve.
A huge thank you to the incredible team at Dignity Matters for hosting us and to all the volunteers who showed up with open hearts and helping hands. It was inspiring to see the power of community in action!
TPC Social at Bartaco
With 25 current and aspiring members in attendance, our gathering at Bartaco in Brookline was full of lively conversations and meaningful connections. We were especially excited to welcome representatives from two of our grantee organizations—Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice and Mabel Center! Thank you to everyone who joined us!