Each year, our youth team researches local charities and selects three local nonprofit partners for us to monetarily support. By attending their events, promoting their mission, and presenting a grant at our all-nighter, we aim to advance their mission and support their programming.
Our 2027 Recipients
Shine Initiative is a Massachusetts nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health awareness among youth and young adults, reducing stigma, and making it easier for young people to have open, honest conversations about mental health. Based in Worcester, Shine works with schools and community organizations across Massachusetts to help young people understand mental health and know where to turn for support.
Through school programs, educational presentations, student-led Mindmatters Teams, youth mental wellness summits, and accessible mental health resources, Shine gives young people the tools and information they need to support their own well-being and their peers. The organization also connects students, families, educators, and communities with local professional resources and works to normalize conversations around mental health.
Our Youth Team felt a strong connection to Shine’s focus on youth mental health and the importance of making these conversations more comfortable and accessible for young people.
SHINE INITIATIVE (2027 - Present)
Brittney’s Believers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local children and families affected by pediatric cancer. Inspired by Brittney's courageous journey, the organization helps ease the financial and emotional challenges families face during treatment, allowing them to focus on their child's health and healing.
Through the generosity of donors, community partnerships, and fundraising events, Brittney's Believers provides meaningful support, including financial assistance, gift cards, care packages, and other essential resources. Beyond meeting immediate needs, the organization raises awareness about childhood cancer while building a compassionate community that surrounds families with hope, encouragement, and support throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond. Our youth team felt a personal connection to Brittney’s story, which led to our partnership beginning in 2026.
Brittney’s Believers (2026 - Present)
Rachel's Table of Western Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing food waste and improving food security throughout Western Massachusetts. By rescuing surplus food from local grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and other partners, the organization ensures that nutritious food reaches individuals and families experiencing hunger instead of ending up in landfills.
Powered by hundreds of volunteers and strong community partnerships, Rachel's Table distributes rescued food to local pantries, shelters, meal programs, and other organizations while also supporting initiatives like community gardens, farm gleaning, and youth leadership programs. Through its collaborative approach, Rachel's Table is creating a more sustainable food system and helping build healthier, more resilient communities across the region. Our youth saw the importance of food relief efforts among their peers and friends, leading to our partnership beginning in 2023.
Rachel’s Table (2023 - Present)
Our Past Recipients
Even years after monetarily supporting our recipients, we see the value in their work, their mission, and their community. Please support our retired recipients by learning more.
Rick's Place is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate grief support for children, teens, and their families after the death of someone significant. Founded in memory of Rick Thorpe, who lost his life in the September 11, 2001 attacks, the organization ensures that no child has to navigate grief alone.
Through free peer support groups, school-based programs, and community outreach, Rick's Place creates a safe and welcoming environment where young people and their caregivers can share their experiences, build meaningful connections, and find hope alongside others facing similar loss.
RICK’S PLACE (2022-2026)
Griffin's Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families facing pediatric cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Inspired by Griffin's courageous journey, the organization works to ease the financial and emotional burdens that often accompany a child's diagnosis while bringing hope and encouragement to families throughout Western Massachusetts.
Through financial assistance, hospital care packages, family events, and community partnerships, Griffin's Friends provides meaningful support during every stage of a family's journey. In addition to meeting immediate needs, the organization raises awareness of childhood illness and fosters a caring community that reminds families they are never alone in the challenges they face.
GRIFFIN’S FRIENDS (2024-2025)
KEVS Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults through education, awareness, and lifesaving resources. Founded in memory of Kevin J. Major, the organization is committed to helping families and communities recognize the importance of heart health and early intervention.
Through free youth heart screenings, CPR and AED education, advocacy, and support for public access defibrillator programs, KEVS Foundation equips schools, athletic programs, and community organizations with the tools and knowledge needed to save lives. By promoting awareness and expanding access to preventative resources, the organization is creating safer communities and helping protect the health of young people throughout Western Massachusetts.