2010

National | New York | Boston

NATIONAL

March | 2010
American Baby "showers" Room to Grow on The Early Show
American Baby Magazine has arranged for baby item manufacturers to donate merchandise valued at over $13,000 to Room to Grow. This donation is in honor of CBS News' The Early Show anchors Maggie Rodriguez and Erica Hill, both of whom are expecting and appear on this month's cover of American Baby. The baby shower items include Chicco strollers, Boppy nursing pillows, Gymborie onesies, Gerber BPA-free baby bottles, and baby care essentials from Johnson and Johnson. Thank you to American Baby for arranging this outstanding donation to Room to Grow!

See the segment at
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/18/earlyshow/
living/main6310611.shtml?tag=mncol;lst;1

Winter | 2010
Green to Grow donates hundreds of BPA-free bottles
Green to Grow generously donated hundreds of BPA-free bottles to Room to Grow families in Boston and New York! With the recent news regarding the dangers of BPA, Room to Grow made the decision to only distribute BPA-free bottles to the families we work with. This required us to dispose of the majority of our supplies. In order to ensure Room to Grow babies would all receive safe bottles this year, we looked for a corporate partner who felt as passionately about safe products as we did. We were thrilled to find that partner in Green to Grow. Green to Grow is a small family owned business based in California. The founders, Shelley Aronoff and her husband, Michael Ritterbrown made the commitment to support Room to Grow through a tremendous in-kind donation of their award-winning bottles. Their first donation of bottles to Room to Grow was valued at over seven thousand dollars. We are so grateful for this new partnership. To learn more about Green to Grow, visit www.greentogrow.com

Winter | 2010
Feeding and Oral Health Drive
Supporters helped make Room to Grow's Feeding and Oral Health Drive a success. Room to Grow provides parents with breast pumps, bottles and sippy cups, food mills, toddler utensils, and toothbrushes. Our social workers also give parents information about proper feeding and oral hygiene as the baby grows.
You can still help by donating new items to Room to Grow or by making a donation of $35 to help us provide a family with a feeding and oral health kit.

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May 1 - 31 | 2010
KC Tees & Expecting Models Mother's Day Sale
KC Tees, a Latina-inspired line of graphic tees and Expecting Models, an agency specializing in pregnant models and actresses, are partnering with Room to Grow this Mother's Day. From May 1 through 31, for every "Mama" tee sold, KC tees will donate 15% of the proceeds and Expecting Models will donate a onesie to Room to Grow. To purchase a tee, go to www.KCTees.com.

Through May 31 | 2010
The Scholastic Store Book Drive
Room to Grow provides books to each child to develop their home library and nurture an early love of reading. To help achieve this goal, The Scholastic Store is collecting books for Room to Grow. Donate a book and receive 10% off your purchase at The Scholastic Store, 557 Broadway just south of Prince Street.

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BOSTON

June 24 | 2010
Fashion Forward
Liberty Hotel
Fashion Forward, a night of style to benefit Room to Grow, attracted a large crowd of fashionable Bostonians and raised awareness and funds for Room to Grow. Walking the runway were local celebrities and Room to Grow supporters, including WROR’s Brian Bell, Chef Dante DeMagistris, Foundation to be Named Later’s Paul Epstein. WMJX Amanda Giles, The Boston Globe’s Meredith Goldstein, Fashion Boston’s Alex Hall, Boston Mamas Founder and Editor Christine Koh, Restaurant Owner Christopher Myers and WHDH Michelle Releford. Fashion Forward was sponsored by Blooms of Hope, Fashion Boston, Finer Threads, ECC Genuine Bespoke Leon & Co., St-Germain, Macy’s, and generously hosted by the Liberty Hotel.

May 20 and June 3 | 2010
Mommies who Shop
Room to Grow raised nearly $800 from a raffle at two Mommies who Shop events in Weston and Hamilton, Mass. Hundreds of hip moms came out to meet local designers and to buy creative children’s items, including clothing, gear, gifts and accessories for chic-baby and trendy tots. For more information on the next Mommies who Shop event, go to www.mommieswhoshop.com.

May 5 | 2010
Mother's Day Tea
The Four Seasons
More than one hundred Room to Grow supporters enjoyed tea and delicious tastings at the Four Seasons Boston to celebrate inspirational mothers who nurture our children, strengthen our families and build our community. Local author and comedian Beth Teitell made a special, witty tribute to moms to kick off the program that honored all of the moms in our lives, including an extraordinary mother of Room to Grow. The event was generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, BMC Healthnet Plan, and the John W. Henry Foundation.

April 24 - May | 2010
Galerie d'Orsay 10th Anniversary Exhibition
Galerie d'Orsay on Newbury Street in Boston teamed up with Room to Grow to support babies in poverty. The Galerie hosted its 10th Anniversary Exhibition with internationally renowned painter Bruno Zupan. On April 24, guests were invited to meet the artist and to buy from his collection. Ten percent of all proceeds from acquisitions made by Room to Grow patrons on that night and throughout the month of May were donated directly to Room to Grow.

April 20 | 2010
Boston's Carrie Marshall honored with President's Volunteer Service Award
Carrie Marshall, Inventory and Volunteer Coordinator, for the Boston site of Room to Grow, was honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award, granted through the President's Council on Volunteering and Civic Participation. This is a national award with distinct honors from President Barack Obama. In the past year Carrie logged more than 150 hours of volunteering through opportunities offered by the organization Boston Cares. Carrie was introduced to Room to Grow through volunteering and then became a valuable employee. She also volunteered at the American Red Cross Food Pantry, the Boston Living Center, the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, and the Massachusetts Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (MSPCA.) Contact Carrie at carrie@roomtogrow.org to learn about how you can volunteer at Room to Grow.

April 19 | 2010
Congratulations to Boston Marathon Runners who ran to support Room to Grow
Congratulations to Boston Marathon runners Paul Epstein and Rob Bradford for competing in the 114th historical race from Hopkinton to Boston. Every year, thousands of runners lace up their sneakers to support a charity. Paul Epstein, a social worker in Brookline, and Rob Bradford, a sports journalist for WEEI, ran to support Room to Grow. They were the first runners to join Team Room to Grow, which hopes to expand in 2011. Epstein and Bradford aim to raise more than $10,000 for our organization. Click here to make a donation. In the acknowledgement box please write, Boston Marathon.

April 7 | 2010
Saskia Epstein honored with Idealist Award
Saskia Epstein, Room to Grow's Executive Director in Boston, was honored alongside her husband Paul Epstein with the 2010 Social Capital, Inc. (SCI) Idealist Award at a special Luncheon on Wednesday, Apr. 7, at the Radisson Hotel in Boston. The Idealist Award is presented annually to individuals who exemplify SCI's mission of mobilizing neighbors and volunteers to strengthen Boston-area communities. Social Innovation Forum Director, Susan Musinsky, was also presented with an Idealist award.

March 25 | 2010
Seasonal Switch
During Room to Grow's bi-annual Seasonal Switch more than one hundred volunteers helped pack up fall and winter gear for storage, and replaced it with spring and summer wear to serve 360 babies and their families. Volunteer groups from local companies Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Liberty Mutual, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Fidelity Investments, Boston Cares and the Boston Foundation, along with several local college students, helped Room to Grow sort through 35,000 baby items. Room to Grow depends on donations of new and nearly new clothing and essential baby items from individuals and corporate gifts. Click here for photos.

February | 2010
Tummy to Toes Drive
Sponsored by Boston Cares, The Boston Globe and Building Impact
In the middle of a chilly Boston winter where the demand for warm shoes for Room to Grow babies was high, BostonCares, The Boston Globe and Building Impact joined forces for the Tummy to Toes Drive. Together they collected more than 805 pairs of shoes for our children, while also collecting much needed food for the Greater Boston Food Bank.

2009

National | New York | Boston

NATIONAL

Spring | 2009
Room to Grow Board Member Uma Thurman receives award from Cookie Magazine Click here to read more

Spring | 2009
Early Literacy Campaign
Room to Grow launched an initiative to promote literacy-enhancing activities among the families we serve. Many individuals and companies generously donated books to support this focus of our program. Room to Grow provides ten books at each visit for each family we serve, as well as parenting support and encouragement of active reading with children. Over the three-year program, Room to Grow provides 130 books to each child to develop their home library and nurture an early love of reading.

You can also help by donating books to Room to Grow. Please donate soft and board books appropriate for children up to age three. To donate books, please call:
New York | 212.620.7800
Boston | 617.859.4545

Spring | 2009
Room to Grow Celebrated Mother's and Father's Day
Mother's Day and Father's Day are special holidays at Room to Grow because of the many wonderful and committed mothers and fathers we have the privilege of working with and who we are supported by. We are so appreciative of our supporters who celebrated these holidays with us by making a contribution to Room to Grow in honor of a parent in their own life. As a result, Room to Grow was able to provide families in need with tools and guidance to baby-proof their home and ensure their child's safety.

December | 2008
Watch Board member Uma Thurman's November appearance on the Today Show Click here to view appearance.

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NEW YORK

November | 2009
Celebrate Room to Grow
Over 300 guests joined Chairs Uma Thurman and Cristina Cuomo to Celebrate Room to Grow and the extraordinary efforts of parents helping their babies thrive despite the challenges of poverty. Guests bid on over 100 silent auction lots ranging from sports tickets to fashion items to art tours.

Julie Burns, Founder and CEO of Room to Grow, introduced Dr. Edward Zigler and presented him with the Founder's Award. Deborah Roberts, ABC News Correspondent, introduced Client Inspiration Award recipient Hassania Alkhaddar, a recent Room to Grow program graduate. Lydia Fenet of Christie's conducted the lively live auction. At the close of the program guests enjoyed delicious cupcakes, brownies and cookies, generously donated by Crumbs. See photos from the event. [click here]

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BOSTON

Winter | 2009
Friends Celebrate Room to Grow
Many friends of Room to Grow helped to raise awareness and much-needed support this holiday season. Earlier this fall we enjoyed an evening of fashion, food and philanthropy at Tahari and 10% of the evening's proceeds benefited Room to Grow. In November, Room to Grow benefited from the raffle at the Mommies Who Shop event where 250 moms gathered for a girls night out. Bob Dougherty of The Foundation Room, House of Blues shared his 40th birthday bash with Room to Grow at Lucky's Lounge. In December, we exchanged holiday cheers with Forge Worldwide Communication and a fun crowd at Eastern Standard. We ended the year with fun December benefit events including Nicolette and Brett Henderson's Friends for Benefits event at Johnnies on the Side and a holiday party that Development Committee Member, Lisa Baker hosted with friends. We are so thankful for their wonderful support.

To learn more about how you can host a benefit event for Room to Grow, email Phumelele Trasada at infoboston@roomtogrow.org

November 7 | 2009
Room to Grow Fall Gala
Boston Center for the Arts
On Saturday, November 7th at the Boston Center for the Arts, Room to Grow celebrated the leadership, strength, and resiliency of our city's families. The evening included an exciting program honoring a Room to Grow family alongside Fredi Shonkoff and Dr. Jack Shonkoff. Fredi Shonkoff is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations at Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff is the Julius B. Richmond FAMRI Professor of Child Health and Development at the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Graduate School of Education, and founding director of the university-wide Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions and wonderful food tastings from eight area restaurants. Click here to read more about the event and view a list of sponsors.

View photos from the event.

December | 2009
Room to Grow Online Winter Auction
The 2nd online auction helped raise needed support for Room to Grow in Boston. Click here to view our auction.

Fall | 2009
Room to Grow Partners with Halo Innovations
Room to Grow places a high priority on educating our clients about safe sleep practices. We are proud to partner with the leader in the fight against SIDS, Halo Innovations. Halo is generously providing every baby at Room to Grow with a SleepSack. Families will also receive SIDS prevention materials and resources in both English and Spanish. We are thrilled to announce this new partnership!

Fall | 2009
Room to Grow Teams up with b.b. bliss
Room to Grow has launched a partnership with a new innovative company that produces performance apparel for babies, b.b. bliss. To jump-start this new partnership, b.b. bliss will donate one bodysuit to a Room to Grow family for every order placed on bbbliss.com now through the end of the summer.

November 19 | 2009
Mommies Who Shop
The Seaport Hotel

Room to Grow benefited from the raffle at this wonderful event. 250 of the hippest moms met the hottest designers featuring the very best in unique clothing, gear, gifts and accessories for chic-baby and trendy tots. A carefully edited selection of apparel and accessories including clothing, jewelry, hand-bags, fine stationary, gifts and more were available to moms eager to shop and support a good cause. Guests enjoyed complimentary nibbles and wine catered by Aura Restaurant, a luxurious Spa Lounge by Best of Boston’s Bella Sante, amazing door prizes and raffle items from Magic Beans and more.

Summer | 2009
Room to Grow Receives 1,000 Books in Boston
Room to Grow Receives 1,000 Books in Boston
Long-time supporter and Collection Committee member, Carol Bryant conducted a month long book drive for our program. She collected 1,000 titles in both Spanish and English from her church and her colleagues at Fidelity. She also enlisted the support of family and friends to scour local books stores and yard sales.

Many thanks to Carol for her tireless support of Room to Grow’s mission. Click here to learn more about how you can organize a collection drive.

Summer | 2009
Barefoot Books Drive
Barefoot Books hosted a summer-long book drive to benefit Room to Grow. The drive culminated with an in-store shopping event on September 12th.

August 31 | 2009
Hot Stove Cool Music VIP Party
Bank of America Pavilion

Guests enjoyed an exclusive VIP party prior to a fantastic Counting Crows concert. Peter Gammons and the Hot Stove All-Stars, featuring Bill Janovitz from Buffalo Tom and Kay Hanley from Letter to Cleo kicked off a great evening. Actor and Comedian Mike O'Malley brought laughter to the crowd and helped to raise money for Room to Grow and other beneficiaries of The Foundation To Be Named Later. Click here to read more.

August 13 | 2009
Retail Networking Event and Social Media Panel
Baby industry professionals visited Room to Grow for a program tour and a lively discussion on social media. Guests enjoyed hearing from panelists Sheri and Eli Gurock of Magic Beans, Christine Koh of Boston Mamas and Kristen Parker and Sandee Tisdale from Perfecting Expecting and moderator Kim Foley MacKinnon, Editor of DailyCandy Kids Boston. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook as we learn more about social media.

Spring | 2009
Room to Grow Publishes its Spring Newsletter in Boston
Please sign up to be added to our mailing list. Read our Boston newsletter.

June 4 | 2009
"Boston by Night" Tour
Departing from The Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington Street, Boston Friends and Champion donors* are invited to join Room to Grow for a unique tour of Boston's neighborhoods with Robert Lewis Jr. of The Boston Foundation as our tour guide. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about our city's neighborhoods and to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges that many of Boston's families face. Space is limited.

*Friends donors make an annual contribution of $500 or greater. Champions underwrite a year of service for a family with a donation of $1,800 or more. To learn more or become a Friend or Champion of Room to Grow, click here.

January | 2009
Room to Grow began the New Year with a toddler shoe and boot drive.
Supporters donated boots and shoes to help Room to Grow’s toddlers enjoy the snow while staying warm! Room to Grow is always in need of books, toys, gear and clothing. Please help by donating new or nearly baby and toddler items. Visit our online registries to buy a gift for a Room to Grow child.

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2008

National | New York | Boston

NATIONAL

Summer | 2008
Room to Grow publishes its first newsletter in New York and Boston.
Room to Grow celebrated its tenth anniversary in New York in 2008 and its third year of service in Boston. To celebrate these milestones, we sent our first newsletters to supporters in both cities. Our newsletters include inspirational stories about our clients, volunteers and donors. Read the New York or Boston Newsletter and sign up to receive future editions.

July | 2008
2008 Nickelodeon Parents' Pick
Room to Grow was selected as a 2008 Parents Picks Nominee for Best Place for Family Community Service. Thank you for voting!

May 1-11 | 2008
Mother’s Day Stroller Drive
The first annual Mother’s Day Stroller Drive was a resounding success, beating our goal of 100 strollers purchased.  Many donors chose to honor their mothers, who received a special Mother’s Day card to recognize the gift.  The strollers purchased through the drive will be given to Room to Grow families over the next year, ensuring that every Room to Grow family has this critical piece of equipment.  Thank you to all of our generous Stroller Drive donors!

March | 2008
Room to Grow and Petit Bateau Form Exciting Partnership
Room to Grow and Petit Bateau launched a unique collaboration, in which Petit Bateau's stores in NY, NJ, CT and MA accept donations of baby clothing and other items for Room to Grow. When customers drop off their new and nearly new items to be donated to Room to Grow families, Petit Bateau offers a 10% discount on purchases. In addition, customers receive a 20% discount for items purchased to donate directly to Room to Grow. Petit Bateau also made a generous donation of its merchandise to underline its commitment to the organization. Petit Bateau employees are proud of this partnership, which has inspired many of them to volunteer at Room to Grow to help sort and organize its many in-kind donations. Click here to read more.

NEW YORK

Fall/Winter | 2008
Room to Grow publishes its first newsletter in New York and Boston
Room to Grow celebrated its tenth anniversary in New York and its third year of service in Boston. To celebrate these milestones, we sent our first newsletters to supporters in both cities. Our newsletters include inspirational stories about our clients, volunteers and donors. Read the New York or Boston Newsletter and sign up to receive future editions..

December | 2008
Holiday Party for Room to Grow Families
This annual holiday tradition was held on December 16th. The families were treated to refreshments, music, entertainment such as face painting and cookie decorating, and of course a visit from Santa himself! Each child received a special gift of a new educational toy. Thank you to all of the wonderful contributors to the toy drive for this party. For photos from this event, click here.

December 2 | 2008
Room to Grow 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala
Gala Chair Uma Thurman hosted this celebration of Room to Grow's first decade of service enriching the lives of babies born into poverty. The event raised nearly $650,000. We are grateful to our Gala Chair, Steering Committee Chairs, Committee and all the donors who made this event so successful and the evening so meaningful.

The event featured our first ever honoree program, inaugurated by Uma Thurman. The Client Inspiration Award was presented by CNN Anchor and Special Correspondant Soledad O'Brien to recent program graduates Haouali Bakoye and Seybou Hamidou. Executive Director Lexy Mayers presented the Corporate Leadership Award to our generous partner, Petit Bateau. And, Uma Thurman presented the Founder's Award to Julie Burns for her vision in establishing Room to Grow and presiding over its growth over the last 10 years. A silent and live auction helped to raise the funds needed to support the continued participation of over 300 enrolled children and their families in the New York program.

For photos from this event, click here.

May 1 | 2008
Friends of Room to Grow Spring Mother’s Day Event
Friends of Room to Grow hosted a cocktail reception and VIP shopping experience at the flagship Madison Avenue store of Petit Bateau on May 1, 2008.  The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the exciting partnership between Petit Bateau and Room to Grow, which includes a generous in-kind donation from Petit Bateau, volunteer support, and drop-off locations for donations of baby items at Petit Bateau boutiques in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, as well as launch Room to Grow’s first Mother’s Day Stroller Drive.
For photos from this event, click here.

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BOSTON

November 15 | 2008
Room to Grow celebrated its second Fall Gala in Boston on November 15th
Over 350 people joined us at our fall gala in Boston on Saturday, November 15th at the Westin Boston Waterfront. With the generous help of so many, Room to Grow raised well over $400,000. The support of our sponsors, guests and auction donors enabled us to celebrate our first graduates by making a commitment to serve even more families in need. View photos of the event or read a recent article about Room to Grow’s fall gala in Misstropolis Magazine.
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Winter | 2008
Online Winter Auction
Room to Grow's fist online winter auction was a great success. Thanks to all of our wonderful bidders!
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May 8th  | 2008
6:00 – 9:30 PM
Models of Excellence – not just models, role models
It was a night of Fashion, Food and Fun in celebration of Mother’s Day. The Hotel Commonwealth, Persona Jewelry, girlsoxnation.com, Lola Boston and other sponsors hosted Models of Excellence to benefit Room to Grow. The evening offered guests incredible tasting stations with local chefs present including: Antonio Bettencourt, Sixty2 on Warf, Jeffrey Fornier, 51 Lincoln, Joseph Margate, Clink, Dan Mathiiew and Neal Balkowitsch, Max Ultimate Food, Jakey Robert, Petit Robert, John Shaw, Port Tavern and Grill. Guests also enjoyed signature cocktails & a whimsical fashion show. Walking the runway were local celebrities and community leaders including Lauren Baker, Cindy Brown, Mindy d’Arbeleff, Margery Eagen, Saskia Epstein, Robin Falzone, Susan Hassett, Kristina Lyons, Jayme Parker, Dana Marshall and Elaine Steward. Candy O'Terry of Magic 106.7, hosted the evening wearing an elegant Daniella Corte dress, only one of many amazing auction items. Other auction items included front row sox tickets and a behind the scenes tour of Fenway with Dan Shaughnessy, a semi precious stone and custom jewelry design by Persona Jewelry and a private dinner for by chef Jim Solomon and owner of the Fireplace in Brookline, MA. View photos from this event.

April 17th  | 2008
5:30 – 8:30 PM
A celebration of Room to Grow at Fenway Park
Over two hundred guests welcomed Room to Grow’s new Executive Director, Saskia Epstein at a cocktail reception at the State Sreeet Paviliion overlooking the field at Fenway Park. Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein welcomed guests to the park and spoke, as a new father himself, of his excitement about supporting the important work of Room to Grow. As a member of the Boston Leadership Committee, Meg Vaillancourt, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Red Sox Foundation hosted the event with generous support from The Red Sox and Aramark. View photos from this event.

January & February | 2008
Room to Grow Blanket Drive
To help Room to Grow ensure that the babies we serve were warm and cozy all winter long, we collected warm baby blankets at our office during the months of January and February.

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2007

National | New York | Boston

NATIONAL

Fall | 2007
Room to Grow receives $50,000 grant from
Newman’s Own Foundation
Room to Grow was thrilled to be the recipient of a generous grant from Newman’s Own Foundation in November 2007 to support the vital work of our program. Thank you Newman’s Own!

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NEW YORK

December 11 | 2007
Holiday Party for Room to Grow Families
Each year, Room to Grow’s client families came together to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s party was held at Manhattan Penthouse. Guests enjoyed refreshments, music, entertainment such as face painting and cookie decorating, and of course a visit from Santa himself. For pictures from this event, click here.

October 21 | 2007
Friends/Family Day and Book Drive
Friends of Room to Grow, one of our membership programs for individuals and families interested in supporting our work, held their annual Family Day and Book Drive at Citibabes. Friends and supporters came together for activities and refreshments at one of New York’s premier family lifestyle clubs. The event also collected dozens of board books for Room to Grow families. For more information about the Friends of Room to Grow membership program, please click here.

August 12 | 2007
Family Day at Victorian Gardens
Room to Grow’s client families were invited to enjoy a day of fun at Victorian Gardens, an old-fashioned amusement park in Central Park.  For pictures from this event, click here.

January 23 | 2007
Room to Grow Benefit Auction
Room to Grow celebrated its 2007 benefit auction at Christie’s, chaired by board member Uma Thurman. The event featured exciting live and silent auction packages as well as cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Donna Karan New York and Pirelli were the event’s Title Sponsors. The event raised over $600,000 for Room to Grow. For pictures from the event, click here.

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BOSTON

November 26 | 2007
A Day of Shopping at the South End's Tadpole Store to
Benefit Room to Grow
Shoppers got a jumpstart on their holidays, enjoying a special day of discounts at Tadpole, while giving back. Proceeds from this day went to support Room to Grow.

November 15 - 17 | 2007
Magic Beans Partners with Room to Grow to Celebrate the Opening of Two New Locations
Magic Beans, the Boston-based baby gear and toy retailer celebrates its two new locations with an exciting grand opening weekend. Festivities included raffles, giveaways, manufacturer product demonstrations, kids' activities, concerts and appearances by Elmo. A portion of the proceeds from these events benefits Room to Grow.

November 7 - 8 | 2007
Spring Flowers Trunk Show to benefit Room to Grow
A great day of shopping for some of the prettiest clothing at Spring Flowers Spring/Summer 2007 line, supports Room to Grow.

June 16 | 2007
Room to Groove
Room to Grow hosted a family concert featuring live music by David Weinstone’s Music for Aardvarks and Elizabeth Mitchell at the John Hancock Hall.

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2006

New York | Boston

NEW YORK

October 21 | 2006
Friends of Room to Grow Family Day and Book Drive
The Friends of Room to Grow hosted a family party and book drive at Citibabes. For more information about Friends of Room to Grow, click here.

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BOSTON

November 4 | 2006
Room to Grow Benefit
Room to Grow’s first benefit auction in Boston, chaired by board member Uma Thurman, featured an exciting live auction and seated dinner and raised over $500,000 to support our client program. For pictures from the event, click here.

August 13 | 2006
Picnic in the Park
The Red Sox Wives held their annual Picnic in the Park this year to benefit Room to Grow and the Red Sox Foundation. Guests enjoyed a fantastic picnic right on Fenway’s famous outfield and an opportunity to meet and greet Red Sox players.

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2005

New York | Boston

NEW YORK

BOSTON

June 19 | 2005
Father’s Day at Fenway Park
Room to Grow is celebrated and supported by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. For pictures from this special day, click here.

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2004

New York | Boston

NEW YORK

BOSTON

December 2 | 2004
Room to Grow Boston’s Opening Celebration
Friends and supporters join with Room to Grow board and staff for the inaugural of our Boston location. For pictures from the evening, click here.

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2003

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2002

New York

NEW YORK

Summer | 2002
Picture People Grin and Share It Contest
This contest raises important financial support for Room to Grow and kicks off a partnership that would result in the Picture People committing to underwrite the first three years of operations for a proposed second location.

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2001

New York

NEW YORK

December 2 | 2001
Uma’s Baby Shower
Room to Grow board member Uma Thurman hosts a baby shower and tea for friends and family to celebrate the birth of her second child while giving to Room to Grow’s expectant mothers.

July 13 | 2001
Room to Grow in New York moves to its current location
Room to Grow moves from its 500 sf location in East Harlem to its current site in the Flatiron district, quadrupling in size and significantly increasing the number of families served.

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2000

New York

NEW YORK

May | 2000
Kraft raises $100,000 for Room to Grow
Room to Grow receives its first major corporate contribution, as Kraft presents us with this contribution raised through its sales of Philadelphia Snack Bars.

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1999

New York

NEW YORK

Our First Full Year of Operations
Room to Grow builds its client program, in this first year serving over 150 children and families who would combined make over 600 visits for parenting support and material items. Many thousands of baby items are donated by the community and by corporate partners, and press coverage pronounces Room to Grow an innovative and important new organization.

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1998

New York

NEW YORK