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• Philanthropy Dialogue: Boston CASA, Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, & Jane Doe Inc.

  • When
    October 29, 2025
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    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Virtual TPC Grantee Dialogue: Making Impact from Direct Services to Systems Change

  Featuring Boston CASA, Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, and Jane Doe, Inc.
  

  
  Wednesday, October 29 | 6:30 PM | Zoom
  

  Learn about your philanthropy dollars in action! Hear from three powerful organizations working on child advocacy, immigrant justice, and ending gender-based violence, from across the spectrum of direct services to systems change.  

  Executive Directors from our three TPC grantees will delve into their community impacts, exchange stories from the field, and hopefully find synergies across their work.  Come with your questions. TPC friends and guests are welcome.

  
  

  Participating Grantee Organizations

  • Boston Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): Trains volunteer advocates for children entering the juvenile court system due to abuse or neglect. Boston CASA collaborates with everyone in the child’s life to help ensure their physical, emotional, mental and educational well-being, with the goal of permanent home placement or successful transition to independent adulthood. 

  • Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice: Trains students to assist immigrants in navigating the immigration process, assisting experienced immigration attorneys working on asylum cases, substantially reducing the 90% denial rate of immigration cases without legal representation.

  • Jane Doe Inc.: JDI brings together a coalition of 60+ support organizations to maximize advocacy in addressing sexual and domestic violence. This includes government agencies, hotlines, emergency and transitional housing, legal and medical organizations, counseling and education programs, children’s programming, and economic empowerment initiatives.

  Speakers

  • Jonathan Goldman, Executive Director of the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice: Born in Denmark and raised in the US, Jonathan's outlook on immigration has been shaped by this foundational part of his identity. He previously co-founded The Right to Immigration Institute (TRII) and was one of the youngest elected members of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee. Jonathan has over 5 years of experience in community and advocacy organizing with multiple campaigns across Massachusetts on the local, state, and federal levels. 

  
  

  • Hema Sarang-Sieminski, Executive Director of Jane Doe Inc.: Prior to joining JDI, Sarang-Sieminski was a Senior Attorney at the Victim Rights Law Center, providing local and national training to enhance access to civil legal services for sexual assault survivors, as well as direct legal representation to immigrant and LGBTQ survivor communities. She has worked in various capacities with survivors of sexual abuse and violence for well over 20 years.

  
  

  • Nicole Stewart, Executive Director, Boston CASA (to be confirmed): With more than 25 years of combined experience in school administration and executive leadership in nonprofits, Nicole has dedicated her career to positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children, families, and communities. Prior to leading Boston CASA, she served as Exec. Director of the Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club of Boston; Program Director for Bridge Home Starr Program; Turnaround CEO for Homes for Families; and Founder of the nonprofit, Possibilities Here, Inc. 

  
  

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• Ladies of Laughter - The Center for Arts in Natick

  • When
    October 31, 2025
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Center for Arts in Natick (14 Summer Street, Natick, MA 01760)

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  We all need an evening of friendship and laughter! 

  Ladies of Laughter, Friday, October 31, 8PM, The Center for Arts in Natick

  This is a "just for fun" opportunity to meet up with TPC friends for dinner and a night of Comedy on Friday, October 31, 2025. 

  Please call the box office to inquire about tickets: (508) 647-0097.  

  Registering for the event here will not guarantee a ticket. 

  Join fellow TPC members for pre-show dinner at 6:15PM at  7 South Bottle and Kitchen. If you have questions, reach out to Rosemary Driscoll.

  Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

  Time: 8:00 pm 

  Location: The Center for Arts in Natick (14 Summer Street, Natick, MA 01760)

   $35 for tickets to Ladies of Laughter
   Pre-show dinner at 7 South Bottle & Kitchen 

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• New Member Welcome & Social – In Person

  • When
    November 05, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge, MA 02141

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  Swing by TPC’s in-person New Member Social to learn more about our collective giving model and meet like-minded women. We will gather on Wednesday, November 5 (5:30-7PM) at the Canalside Food Court, 100 Cambridgeside Place (located on ground level of Cambridgeside Mall) 

  The venue is located 1 block away from the Lechmere Green Line stop.  Validated parking available in the garage for the Mall.

  We will provide light bites for attendees. There is a bar as well as multiple food stations if people want to purchase their own refreshments.
  

  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.

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• New Member Welcome & Social – Virtual

  • When
    November 06, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Swing by TPC’s virtual New Member Social to learn more about our collective giving model and meet like-minded women! We will gather on Thursday, November 6 (5:30-6:30PM) on Zoom.

  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.

  
  

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• TPC Fellows Reunion

  • When
    November 20, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Hemenway and Barnes, Boston, MA 02109

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  TPC Fellows reunion

  The Fellows Program is a vital element of The Philanthropy Connection’s founding and growth. The Fellows' passion, ideas, and leadership were crucial to diversifying and strengthening our community. The Fellows program was an innovative initiative to nurture the next generation of women philanthropists, and your unique contributions helped set the standard for all that followed.

  Now, we’re excited to bring the Fellows back together! Come reconnect with old friends, expand your TPC network, and hear updates about what’s new and next at TPC. Whether you’ve stayed closely involved or it’s been a while, we hope this reunion will inspire you to remain engaged—or to reengage—with our vibrant philanthropic community.

  We can’t wait to see you and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together—and all that’s still ahead.

  EVENT DETAILS

  When: Thursday, November 20 6:00-8:00PM

  Where: Hemenway and Barnes, 75 State Street, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02109

  What: Tapas and Wine will be provided

  Please RSVP by November 7. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Philanthropy Dialogue: Girls' LEAP & Family Health Project

  • When
    December 04, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Philanthropy Dialogue: Girls' LEAP & Family Health Project
  Thursday, December 4 | 6:30 PM | Zoom
  

  Discover how these organizations are creating safer, healthier communities through prevention, mentorship, and access to care.
  

  
  

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