Hi there, we're wrapping up our Virtual Food Drive and we need your help to reach our goal of $10K to provide nutritious and healthy food for families in need! In this issue of Some Good News, we highlight opportunities for you to reflect and take action this Juneteenth while supporting local nonprofits. As your teams return to the office, finding meaningful ways to volunteer will be key! Building Impact is proud to be introducing a new program called our Gallery of Giving, allowing employees at work to make choices about volunteer opportunities. Find out more about our highlighted opportunities below and learn more about our Gallery of Giving by contacting volunteer@buildingimpact.org.

Support Local Organizations Addressing Racial Issues this Juneteenth

With the rise in recognition surrounding Juneteenth, it is crucial not to lose sight of its significance. Though the holiday is a celebration of Black freedom and joys, it also serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done and of the struggles that many still experience today due to the color of their skin. This Juneteenth, you can help by supporting two of our nonprofit partners dedicated to amplifying the voices of those most impacted by systemic racism: InnerCity Weightlifting and Boston Healthcare for the Homeless. These two organizations are collaborating to host a free virtual workout and are accepting donations that will directly assist their missions. Click here to learn more.

New Building Impact Team Members

We're thrilled to announce that the Building Impact family is growing! We've recently welcomed Devaun Bovell, Emmy Goggin, Kate Normandin, and Thais Ching to our team. Click here to learn about their roles and see the full Building Impact Team!

Mid-Year Virtual Volunteer Stats

As we wrap up the first half of the year, we are grateful to the 12,400 virtual volunteers who've positively impacted 88,000+ lives throughout the country. We look forward to what's to come, as we continue to evolve our work to engage volunteers virtually and in-person to provide much-needed supplies and services to our nonprofit partners.

Last Chance to Donate:
Help Provide Food to Low-Income Families

Contribute to our Virtual Food Drive today, where each dollar helps provide 3 healthy meals to our neighbors in need!

Over half of the state is fully vaccinated and all pandemic restrictions have been lifted—nevertheless, many families will still continue to struggle with the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19, including increased food insecurity. According to WBUR, "even though the economy is slowly inching back, we are looking at literally millions of families who've lost a year of income and normality. And so, even though they might start their jobs up again tomorrow, that doesn't mean that a year's worth of bills and piled-up expenses aren't still staring them in the face." With your donation, you will help us reach our goal of $10K and ensure that local families will have access to nutritious food throughout the summer.

Virtually Volunteer!
Equip High Schoolers with Tools For Success!

As we gear up for the back-to-school season, we are partnering with Heading Home to equip high school students from low-income families with the essentials they need to thrive and learn in the classroom. This July and August, you have the opportunity to virtually volunteer to assemble a Backpack filled with school supplies for a local high school student in need. Click here to learn more!