It’s a new week and a fresh start to make a difference in your community. Check out these five local opportunities to get involved this week.
Housing Families Young Professionals Presents: Cornhole for a Cause
Wednesday, August 8th
5:30 – 9:30 pm
Ned Devine’s
1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
Join Housing Families for a cornhole tournament as they raise funds to help families and children who are experiencing homelessness. First prize for the tournament winner is two tickets to the September 24th Boston Red Sox game versus the Orioles! For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
15th Annual Shooze Cruise
Wednesday, August 8th
7 – 10 pm
Bay State Cruise Lines
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
The Shooze Cruise is a signature boat party hosted by the Emerging Leaders of St. Francis House, Boston’s largest homeless day shelter. Attendees are asked to bring a pair of new men’s shoes to donate as they board the cruise. Join the Emerging Leaders on board the Provincetown II for a night of dancing and celebration, all while helping Boston’s most vulnerable. Food is generously provided by North 26 Restaurant of Boston. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Sip, Shop & Support Dress for Success Boston
Thursday, August 9th
6 -8 pm
Industrious Boston Seaport
22 Boston Wharf Road, 7th Floor Boston
Join Dress for Success Boston for an evening of wine tasting, networking, shopping and raising money! Shop an array of local vendors and artisans and 15% of your purchase will directly support Dress for Success Boston. For more information and to register, click here.
Wishes on Lockdown 2018
Thursday, August 9th
6 -9 PM
Alibi
215 Charles Street, Boston
Join Paul Grossman and The Wishes on Lockdown Committee as they celebrate their 3rd annual Wishes on Lockdown to support Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island! Hosted on Alibi’s beautiful patio at The Liberty Hotel, the event is a great excuse to get out with friends, meet other young professionals in Boston, and support an amazing charity that grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Race 4 Research 5K & Walk
Sunday, August 12th
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
ALS TDI
300 Technology Square, Cambridge
On Sunday, the ALS Therapy Development Institute will be hosting the Race 4 Research 5k. ALS TDI is the world’s largest ALS research center, and it is located right here in Cambridge. All of the funds raised during Race 4 Research go straight to their lab, with the hope of finding a cure for this horrible disease. For more information, to register or make a donation, click here.