Past Events

2025 You Make A Difference Cocktail Reception Fundraiser

Proceeds from this fundraiser will support Mainstay’s Supporting Success Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to adults with disabilities who live in our supportive homes.

When and Where

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Law Offices of Goodwin Procter LLP, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210

Parking

Parking is available at the rear of 100 Northern Avenue

Tickets

Tickets are now available through Eventbrite!

We have received a generous matching grant that will double the imact of the ticket purchases, up to $10,000!

Feeling generous?

Add a donation to our $50-for-50 Anniversary Campaign by selecting the "Feeling Generous" ticket level, or become a sponsor!

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 - Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for one year. 6 tickets to event. Premium placement of logo and company name during the event and on all event material. Listed as lead event sponsor on Mainstay website. 

Gold Sponsor - $5,000 - Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for six months. 5 tickets to event. Placement of logo and company name on event material and on Mainstay website as Gold Sponsor. 

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 - Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for three months. 4 tickets to event. Placement of logo and company name on event material and Mainstay website as Silver Sponsor. 

Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 - Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for one month. 3 tickets to event. Placement of logo and company name on event material and Mainstay website as Bronze Sponsor. 

If you would like more information on sponsoring this event, please contact Larry Oaks at larry.oaks@mainstayliving.org

For those interested in donating via check, please see the details below:

Please make check payable to Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care and mail to:
29 Crafts Street, Suite 260
Newton, MA 02458

Questions? Contact 617-431-4923 or info@mainstayliving.org

You Make A Difference 2024 Cocktail Reception Fundraiser

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Law Offices of Goodwin Procter LLP, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210

Parking

Parking available at the rear of 100 Northern Avenue

Mainstay cordially invites you to our 2024 You Make A Difference Cocktail Reception Fundraiser

Mainstay is proud to honor the Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) and its’ President/CEO, Kent Schwendy. CIL is a Hartford based organization which partners with service providers to develop safe and accessible supportive housing. Proceeds from the sale of tickets to this fundraiser will support Mainstay’s Supporting Success Scholarship program to help families and individuals lower the cost of attendance in our supported housing program.

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for one year. 6 tickets and premium placement of logo and company name during the event and on all event material - company listed as lead event sponsor on the Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care Website. 

Gold Sponsor - $5,000 Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for six months. 5 tickets and placement of logo and company name on event material and will be proudly displayed on the Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care Website as Gold Sponsor. 

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for three months 4 tickets and listing of logo and company name on event material and Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care Website as Silver Sponsor. 

Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Supporting Success Scholarship will support one resident for one month. 3 tickets and placement of logo and company name on event material and Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care Website as Bronze Sponsor. 

If you would like more information on sponsoring this event, please contact larry.oaks@mainstayliving.org

For those interested in donating via check, please see the details below:

Please make check payable to Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care and mail to:
29 Crafts Street, Suite 260
Newton, MA 02458
Questions? Contact 617-431-4923

You-Make-a-Difference Event 2022: Growing in Community

Thursday, October 6, 6:30-8:30, Lenox Hotel in Boston

Mainstay cordially invites you and your family to our 2022 You-Make-a-Difference Hybrid Cocktail Party and Online Art Auction

Thursday, October 6, 6:30-8:30 at the Lenox Hotel (Map); in Boston and on Zoom

Mainstay is excited to announce our annual You-Make-a-Difference Night! This year's event will be an in-person cocktail party with a virtual option, and an online art auction with the aim to raise money to install garden beds at all of our group homes. Proceeds will also go towards starting a meal program and renovating the kitchen at our Chelsea building.

Our Online Auction can be found here! You can find out more info about our featured artists here.

If you are interested in donating or creating art, or in sponsoring the event, please fill out the forms below.

Sponsorships start at $1,000.

For those interested in donating via check, please see the details below:

29 Crafts Street, Suite 260 Newton, MA 02458

Phone Number - 617-431-4923

* Mark envelope with, "ATTN: Fundraiser"

Transit & Parking Info

Boston Common garage parking(6 blocks away)

Prudential Center Parking Garage(2 blocks away)

Valet Parking Info

Public Transit: The Lenox is right next to the Copley T Stop on the MBTA green line

You Make a Difference 2021

 

Our 2020 event was post-poned to 2021 due to the global pandemic. Read more about our 2021 event.

Annual You Make a Difference Event - Cozy and Connected with Mainstay

You are Invited to get Cozy and Connected with Mainstay on Wednesday February 10, 6PM - 7PM at a VIRTUAL Annual You Make a Difference Event. A winter evening crafting scarves and drinking cocoa for a great cause. This event will feature:

• A tribute to two of our most generous supporters Jeanne McHallam & Alice Rose.
• A gift box delivered to you with treats and an activity for guests to participate in together.

$175 for the virtual event and gift box for two guests delivered to one location. $150 for the virtual event and gift box for one guest delivered to one location. $100 suggested donation to view virtual event only (not required). Please explore our sponsorship levels to find out how you can support our event.

I want to make a difference by attending this event!

Buy a Ticket If you are unable to attend, we gladly accept donations here.

I want to make a bigger difference by sponsoring this event!

Become a Sponsor

• I would like to join Mainstay's VIRTUAL You Make a Difference event as a sponsor
  • Platinum - $2000
  • Gold - $1500
  • Silver - $1000
  • Bronze - $500
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Event Sponsors