Category Archives: Our Events

SheGives Members Moved by Second Step’s Powerful Message

“You must have done something very wrong to make him behave that way.” That is how one therapist reacted to Deb, a domestic abuse survivor, during a treatment session. Deb had just related how, during a recent outburst, her husband … Continue reading

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SheGives Visits Music & Youth Clubhouse for First Event of Fourth Year

How is Music & Youth different from other non-profits? That is what SheGives members and guests set out to learn during their visit to the Music & Youth clubhouse at the West End House in Allston, MA on Wednesday. The … Continue reading

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SheGives Members Break a Sweat at InnerCity Weightlifting

SheGives members gathered in Kendall Square in Cambridge on Monday to participate in a workout and to listen to Jon Feinman, Founder and Executive Director of InnerCity Weightlifting (ICW), discuss his organization and the positive changes it is making in … Continue reading

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SheGives Members Get Educated on Safe Skin Care at Follain

Over twenty SheGives members and friends attended Monday night’s Festive@Follain event in Beacon Hill, where they shopped, learned all about the healthy beauty products that Follain—which is Gaelic for “healthy, wholesome, and sound”—offers, and discussed the issues facing the beauty … Continue reading

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So What Happens At A Rocket Launch?

The Science Club for Girls has teamed with volunteers from Aurora Flight Science’s in Cambridge, MA to mentor girls in the engineering of rockets.  Science Club for Girls is a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA that offers extensive, deeply … Continue reading

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Come Visit RAW Art Works with SheGives

On Saturday, April 5th, SheGives will be hosting an Open House & Gallery Tour at RAW Art Works.  Anyone who would like to check out their art therapy space and gallery is welcome to attend, including children of all ages. … Continue reading

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We Built Earthquake-Proof Shelters and Learned GRIT at the Museum of Science

What did we learn during our visit to the Museum of Science? In addition to engaging in the challenge of teaming up to design mini “earthquake proof” buildings, we heard from Dr. Christine Cunningham, who founded and directs the Engineering … Continue reading

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Get Ready to Launch with Science Club for Girls Rocket Team

Saturday, March 22nd is a big day for Science Club for Girls (SCFG) and their Rocket Team and we hope you can be there to show your support and encouragement. It’s the day seven girls in middle and high school … Continue reading

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SheGives Smart Conversations: Thoughts on Evaluating Nonprofits

Founding Board Member Laura Gassner Otting moderated conversations with two of Boston’s most insightful philanthropic leaders, Theresa Ellis and Susan Musinsky,  at workshops for SheGives members.  Laura founded one of the most highly respected national nonprofit executive search firms in the … Continue reading

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BUILD’s Entrepreneur Teams Galvanize SheGives Members

Ayele Shakur, Executive Director of BUILD’s Greater Boston program, and six of BUILDinBoston’s student entrepreneur teams galvanized SheGives members at our recent SheGives nonprofit event night for BUILD, which was generously hosted by Ropes & Gray. “We engage kids in … Continue reading

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