Raising the Floor Documentary: Viewing & Discussion

Raising the Floor Documentary: Viewing & Discussion on Direct Cash Assistance and its meaning for Philanthropy

Join us for a private film screening of the documentary short, RAISING THE FLOOR. This 30-minute film offers a moving narrative on the majority Latinx community of Chelsea, MA that came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to create innovative solutions to feed, support, and uplift one another. The collective action of the community, including former TPC grantee La Colaborativa, led to bold policy initiatives demonstrating the positive impact of direct cash assistance. At the height of the program, The Chelsea Eats program was the largest guaranteed income program in the country, providing a successful blueprint for other communities.  

Following the screening, we will hold a vibrant discussion and Q&A with Lourdes Alvarez, Communication and Community Outreach Manager for the City of Chelsea and Eliza Novick, Director of the Shah Family Foundation.. Light refreshments will be provided. We encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues who may be interested. 

This will be a private film screening for members and friends of the TPC community.

Date: Tuesday, June 25

Time: 6PM - 8PM (Film screening 6:30-7)

Location: Shah Foundation, 276 Newbury Street, Boston

Please register by June 17.