Second Chances | Spring Refresh 2022

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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported Second Chances' Spring Refresh event last month. More than 100 guests gathered in Union Square, Somerville to enjoy our warm and wonderful community, delicious food and refreshments, outdoor games, a textile crafting project, a clothing drive, music, and a moving speaking program featuring several client stories from one of our nonprofit partners.

It was truly wonderful to reconnect and we exceeded our fundraising goal for the event, raising a little more than $31,000! Funds raised at the event will fuel and sustain our work in the years ahead, allowing Second Chances to reach even more people in our community who need empowering clothing, shoes, undergarments, and accessories to face challenges with confidence.

Your partnership and contributions help ease some financial and emotional stress, enabling folks to attend job training, interviews, and housing appointments in clothing that promotes self-esteem and wellbeing.

We are deeply grateful for our compassionate community.

Erica Yuen from Erica Yuen Photography took some fantastic photos of the event! You can view event photos (here) »

We enjoyed:

Delicious Greek appetizers from Daddy Jones Bar
Craft beer from Barrel House Z, wine, and alternate beverages
Textile art activity with artist and coach Jennessa Durrani
Outdoor games
Clothing drive
Music by DJ Jimi Carter
Gifts for our guests from Bombas socks and Geoff & Drew's cookies
And much more!

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As a small organization, hosting an event is something we can only do occasionally - typically every five years or so. Your contributions support our growth and sustainability, so we can always be a resource when people in our community need our help most. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.