Red Door Reception - Victory Programs

We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who came to show your support at

Victory Programs’

Red Door Reception at the Victory Connector

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We are overjoyed to announce that we have surpassed our fundraising goal, raising an impressive $70,392!

This remarkable achievement was made possible by individual donors, corporate sponsors and the $10,000 anonymous matching gift, doubling the impact of contributions made this past week.

We are deeply grateful to each and every person who contributed to this success. Your unwavering support has exceeded all expectations and will enable us to continue making a meaningful impact. Together, we’ve demonstrated the power of collective action in creating positive change!

Stay tuned for future events and opportunities to show your support for Victory Programs! If you missed the chance to make a gift. you can still donate to support the Victory Connector or our other programs! Click the button below to donate today, or click here to view our additional ways to give.

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Together, we have successfully raised over $70,000, exceeding our $50,000 goal, to support those seeking safety, healing and a place to be seen and supported at the Victory Connector. Thank you!

We want to extend a special thank you to the anonymous donor who graciously matched all gifts up to $10,000!

If you wish to have a personal conversation about your support, contact Shauna Helton, Deputy Director of Development, at 617-318-3434, Ext. 146 or Kelly Whalen, Chief Development Officer, at 617-318-3434, Ext. 148.

For those who were unable to join us, click the video thumbnail or the link below to watch the speaking program.

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The women, trans, and nonbinary people we serve at the Victory Connector have deeply complex needs. Whether they come to the program for referrals to services or simply for a place to rest their head, our dedicated team works tirelessly to create a space where these individuals can feel safe and supported. Meg von Lossnitzer, Director of Prevention, said it best,

“While our goal remains to increase stability, decrease tension, and offer better help, it also includes a place for those not yet ready for that step of any kind to be safe, to be seen, and to be known. We will sit here with you and wait. We will bring all the granola bars you need, and we will hold out hope for you, with you, that someday, life could look different.”

To our esteemed speakers – Brian Foran, Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Deirdre Calvert, Julie Burns, Naika Williams, Meg von Lossnitzer, Rich Baker, and Craig Robbins – your words resonated deeply, inspiring us to continue our relentless pursuit of serving our community with complete care and compassion.

Special appreciation goes out to Elle Simone Scott and Sāsha Coleman for their culinary delights that left a lasting impression on all who indulged in your creations! Thank you for your hard work.

Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Tito’s Handmade Vodka for their generous contribution of cocktails and mocktails for the evening.

And last but certainly not least, we are truly grateful to our many sponsors who made this event possible: