Shaping the Future: Thank You for Making Our 2024 Annual Gala an Unforgettable Night!

On Tuesday, October 22, hundreds of friends, graduates, and supporters gathered at our Annual Gala in New York City to celebrate over 25 years of Room to Grow. Together, we raised over $980,000 — a tremendous show of support for our mission!  These funds allow us to meet the growing need for our program in New York and Boston and lay the groundwork for expansion. Thank you for your outpouring of support for our mission of helping children and families thrive!

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Shaping the Future: An Interview with Curamia CEO Dafna Mizrahi

As we prepare for this year’s Annual Gala, we’re thrilled to highlight one of our key partners and libations sponsor, Curamia. Founded by Dafna Mizrahi, Curamia is a brand rooted in tradition, sustainability, and a passion for wellness. Not only will Curamia be joining us for the gala, but they are also partnering with Room to Grow for our upcoming year-end campaign, helping us continue our mission of supporting families and children. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dafna to learn more about Curamia’s inspiring story and what makes their brand so unique.

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Shaping the Future: A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

After over 25 years of Room to Grow, we have learned that our impact is only as strong as our community of supporters. For our Annual Gala this year, we have been filled with gratitude for the incredible support we've received from our sponsors who have shown a deep commitment to helping us close equity gaps and expand our services in New York, Boston, and soon Chicago. We’d like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible sponsors for their contributions.

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Shaping the Future: Our 2024 Champions of Change

As part of Room to Grow’s Annual Gala celebration, we’re thrilled to honor an esteemed group as “Champions of Change” for their commitment to supporting Room to Grow communities, championing equity, and advocating for families and children. From world-renowned athletes to groundbreaking organizations, join us as we celebrate these champions and their ongoing commitment to shaping a more equitable future.

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Shaping the Future: A Conversation with Room to Grow Graduates

A strong start in childhood leads to strong outcomes in life. This is something we know to be true and center in the Room to Grow program. As we celebrate the theme of "Shaping the Future" at this year’s Annual Gala, we’re excited to highlight a few of our remarkable program graduates on stage. Their journeys, ambitions, and insights are a testament to what the future can look like when families are supported. Below, we introduce you to two of our graduates and what their visions are for the future.

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Room to Grow Talks - The Heart of Care: Navigating the Many Phases of Caregiving

With all the firsts of early childhood, caregivers often come second—especially for those with limited access to resources. During this Room to Grow Talks, we discussed the needs of carers throughout the caregiving journey and raised awareness about the importance of equitable access to resources for all families.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Pioneers of Change and Shaping the Future Together at Room to Grow

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Room to Grow! This year’s theme—Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together—mirrors our mission of supporting families to shape the future of children. For many Latino/Hispanic families in our program, representation and access to culturally relevant resources play a pivotal role in their journey. By providing access to Spanish-language books and toys, parents can celebrate their heritage while raising the next generation to be confident, curious, and proud of their identities.

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Celebrating Parents’ Day: Putting Family and Community First with UPPAbaby and Room to Grow

Being a parent or caregiver to a newborn, whether it’s your first or your last, can feel thrilling and overwhelming. It’s during these times that the support of a village becomes invaluable. Room to Grow helps connect over 1,000 families each year to a village through our team, partners, and volunteers. One of these partners is UPPAbaby who has partnered with us since 2013, donating over $1,000,000 to Room to Grow.

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Celebrating Parents’ Day: Supporting Children by Supporting Parents

As we celebrate Parents’ Day on July 28, 2024, we’re taking intentional time to recognize the caretaking journey — the challenges and joys, the teamwork and support, and the resilience and dedication involved in raising children. While our mission is to help children thrive from the start, a portion of our program’s content and support is targeted toward parents and caregivers with a two-generation, evidence-informed approach.

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