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My Personal Challenge Quickly Became a Movement

Last December I set out with the idea of a personal challenge campaign to raise money for a select group of Massachusetts-based charitable organizations.  I established a personal $5,000 match goal, which meant a potential $10K for charity. After a swift and overwhelming response, we met the $5,000 goal in just a couple of days, so I increased my personal match to $15,000, which was likewise achieved in just under a week.

Over $68k Raised in 3 Short Weeks!

When all was said and done we raised over $68,000 in just 3 short weeks, and we are back at it again this year. Much like last year, the carefully selected organizations address needs related to food insecurity, housing and shelter, mental health, and children-based organizations which support kids dealing with these circumstances.

The process to participate is simple:

Step 1.

Donate directly to any of the 10 organizations linked here on the home page.

Step 3.

Chris will match your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $15k.

Meet the 10 Organizations

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Women's Lunch Place

A daytime shelter in Boston for women experiencing homelessness & poverty. Offering meals support and a warm, welcoming community.

Make a donation to Women's Lunch Place.

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HopeWell

HopeWell seeks to enrich the lives & expand the opportunities of individuals & families in need of love, support, & safe places to grow & thrive.

Make a donation to HopeWell.

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The SHINE Initiative

Giving youth a voice to talk about mental health through awareness and education.

Make a donation to The SHINE Initiative.

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A Place to Turn

A Place To Turn is committed to providing emergency food, diapers, and personal care to our neighbors in the MetroWest community. We will serve those in need in an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect.

Make a donation to A Place to Turn.

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Lovin' Spoonfuls

Lovin’ Spoonfuls is dedicated to facilitating the rescue and distribution of healthy, fresh food that would otherwise be discarded throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, Hampden County and beyond. We connect community resources by linking grocery stores, produce wholesalers, and farms to local meal programs and social service entities serving those in need.

Make a donation to Lovin' Spoonfuls.

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NAMI Massachusetts

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Massachusetts) is a nonprofit grassroots organization. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with mental health conditions and their families.

Make a donation to NAMI Massachusetts.

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The Wonderfund

A private non-profit organization that works on behalf of children engaged with the MA Department of Children and Families. We provide comfort and dignity to children in traumatic situations and enrich childhoods that have been impacted by abuse and neglect.

Make a donation to The Wonderfund.

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Father Bill's & MainSpring

Working to end homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide permanent housing, emergency shelter, job training and supportive services.

Make a donation to Father Bill's & MainSpring.

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The Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) was founded with a bold and compassionate vision to end hunger in Eastern Massachusetts through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and volunteers.

Make a donation to The Greater Boston Food Bank.

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Toys for Joys

Our mission is to bring that feeling of family, joy and love by providing new toys to children less fortunate and most in need. We are also proud to be one of the larger donators to the foster system in Massachusetts.

Make a donation to Toys for Joys.