The season of giving is upon
us, and this year, the need is greater than ever. Through
the month of December, Gibson Sotheby’s International
Realty is proud to support and match donations of up to $5K to
six local organizations that are close to our hearts.There is still
time to join us in giving back to the communities in
which we live and work. Remember, no donation is too small!
Please forward your
donation receipt to GibsonGives@GibsonSIR.com
so we can track your donation and determine our final company
match!
Project Place
Based in Bostons South End neighborhood, Project Place promotes
a community of hope for homeless and low-income community members
with the resources they need to obtain and sustain housing and
employment. The agency has been a lifeline for vulnerable
individuals who have been disproportionately impacted by
COVID-19.For every dollar contributed, society receives 100% of its
investments back, plus a return.
As a result of our matching donation efforts, Project
Place raised nearly $11,500 on December 1st alone! Help
Project Place community members find pathways to jobs, housing and
hope. Click here to give back
with Gibson.
ROCA
By engaging the key systems at the center of urban violence,
ROCA serves as a relentless force in disrupting incarceration,
poverty, and racism among young adults. The organization proudly
serves youth across Massachusetts and, most recently, the city of
Baltimore. Contribute to the safety and stability of those in
need.Click
here to give back with Gibson.
In FY19, Roca served 904 high-risk young men in Mass
in its Young Men’s Program:
- 184 enrolled in transitional employment.
- 71% practiced cognitive behavioral theory.
- 278 placed in a job.
- 80% stayed with ROCA.
- 64% held jobs for 1 year or more.
- 97% of enrolled 24+ months had no new incarcerations.
In FY19, ROCA served 246 young mothers and 309
children in its Young Mothers’ Program:
- 81% practiced cognitive behavioral theory.
- 96% delayed further pregnancies.
- 63 placed in a job.
- 85% held jobs for 1 year or more.
- 83% improved parenting skills.
Family Nurturing Center
At the heart of Family Nurturing Centers work is the
belief that parents are most successful in nurturing their children
when they feel competent in their skills, connected to others, and
supported by a caring community. Join the FNC in strengthening
families and preventing child abuse in Boston and throughout
Massachusetts. Help ensure the continuation and development of
programs that connect parents and families to resources and each
other.
Click here to give back with Gibson.
- In FY20, 186 parentsincluding dozens of fathersgraduated from
Nurturing Parenting Programs. - 210 families with newborns received Welcome Baby gift bags with
books, baby items, handmade blankets, and resource
information. - 87 families received twice-weekly Parent-Child+ visits
(including virtual) modeling language and literacy activities. - 612 parents and caregivers and children built skills together
in Parent-Child Playgroupsin-person, online, and outdoors. - 169 young children received developmental screenings to assess
progress toward milestones. - 266 social workers, community providers and volunteers
completed training to facilitate Nurturing Programs across the
Commonwealth. - Over 550 families received COVID-19 support in the form of
diapers, health and cleaning supplies and grocery gift cards.
Boston Medical Center
The mission of Boston Medical Center is clear: to
provide exceptional care, without exception to anyone who walks
through its doors. For more than 100 years, BMC has provided not
only traditional medical care, but also services that help patients
find stable housing, as without a stable home, chronic illness,
hunger, addiction, and behavioral health can become exacerbated. As
the pandemic continues to evolve, BMC’s medical staff remains
committed to maintaining the level of care that its patients
deserve. Consider becoming part of the BMC family. Click here to give back with
Gibson.
Natick Service Council
The Natick Service Council is a non-profit
organization that connects, engages and collaborates with the
community to support Natick neighbors facing difficult daily
choices between paying for food, heat, rent or healthcare. $150 is
enough to buy one week of protein-rich groceries, while $500 can
help fill a fuel tank to warm a familys home! Join the movement to
end economic hardship and uncertainty in your local community.
Click here to
give back with Gibson.
- $150 provides one week of lean meats and other protein
foods. - $250 provides one week of dairy products.
- $400 provides one week of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- $500 can help fill a fuel tank to warm a familys home.
Helping Our Women
Helping Our Women educates, empowers and supports
women in the towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown
who are living with chronic, disabling or life-threatening health
conditions. From providing transportation, food and financial
assistance to connecting women with resources that support their
healthcare journeys, HOW has eased the stresses of everyday life
for women since 1992. Your donation will improve healthcare access
for nearly 250 women on the Outer Cape. Click here to give back with
Gibson.
HOW serves and supports over 240 women
with a wide range of chronic or serious health
conditions:
- Every $5 donation provides a $10 gift card to a local market to
purchase a holiday treat. - Every $10 donation provides one month of free internet for
community members who have received a free tablet from HOW. - Evey $20 donation provides a shpping bag of groceries and
toiletry items from its Food & Personal Products Pantry. - Every $65 donation provides a monthly stipend to off-set the
cost of utility bills, phone bills, special dietary items, or
alternative healthcare treatments for a low-income community
member.