EmpowerGen Foundation

09/04/2026

We’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors. Without them, we wouldn’t be here. 💙

A little bit about how sponsorships work at EmpowerGen⬇️

We have multiple tiers of sponsorship:

🏠Community
🩶Silver
🏅Gold
💎Platinum
💠Premium

The companies/families you see listed within this graphic are our current 2026 sponsors and their support means the world to us. 🌎

Swipe to learn a little bit about each one➡️

🩶Silver:

-Affinity Business Development: A Massachusetts Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), founded by Lori Chicoyne. They help elevate your AEC business with strategic growth and opportunity!

-Bruno Brothers Plumbing & HVAC: Commercial & Residential HVAC, plumbing, heating and air conditioning as well as all types of alterations in the Greater Boston area.

-The Savings Bank: An independent community bank dedicated to meeting the financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses through offices in Wakefield and beyond.

-Eastern Bank Cambridge Trust: Cambridge Trust Wealth Management, a division of Eastern Bank, is the largest bank. Cambridge Trust is a division of Eastern Bank.

-Salon 77: Beauty salon where exceptional service meets unparalleled luxury with professionals who are highly trained.

🏅Gold:

-Venezia Landscape: ✨2 years of sponsorship!✨ A local company here on the North Shore that handles all your landscaping needs.

-D&D Pools: offers pool maintenance and cleaning. ✨2 years of sponsorship!✨

-Glovsky Counselors-At-Law:✨2 years of sponsorship!✨ Since 1917, Glovsky & Glovsky has been providing legal services of the highest caliber and building long-term client relationships.

-Precision Private Wealth: Specialize in crafting personalized wealth management strategies for individuals and businesses, fostering financial success and security.

-The Flooring Source: A family-owned business with a strong passion for turning dreams into reality. They have proudly served the Middleton area for many years to build their reputation of providing excellent quality and service at any budget.

💎Platinum:

-Citrin Cooperman: ✨2 years of sponsorship!✨Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

We’re working 9 to 5… getting ready for the CAPES FOR A CAUSE GALA!✨🎶

Join us Saturday, September 26 at 7 PM for an evening of giving, community, and plenty of fun. Including Silent and Live Auctions filled with exclusive items,
experiences, and one-of-a-kind opportunities. 👀

Ticket link here: https://empowergenfoundation.org/our-events/

But the real reason we’re putting in the work?
💙Our Champions.💙

This year’s Auction Gala will benefit the small, youth-focused nonprofits doing extraordinary work in their communities, often with limited resources. Funds raised will help us support these organizations through grants, resources, and strategic guidance as they continue to grow their impact. ✨

We’re counting down the days — and working 9 to 5 to make this year’s Gala one to remember. 🪩

Link in our bio to purchase tickets! 🔗They’re selling fast💨

09/02/2026

Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to our newest champion, One Wish Project! ✨ One Wish Project

Founded by Hannah Finn, One Wish is a non-profit organization that recognizes and celebrates the birthdays of kids experiencing homelessness. 💙

Here’s their mission statement⬇️
“At One Wish Project, our mission is simple yet powerful – to foster joy, hope, and a sense of self-worth in children, teens, and young adults experiencing homelessness through highly personalized birthday celebrations that make them feel seen, recognized, and deserving.”

Read more more about their vision statement below⬇️

“At One Wish Project, we envision a world where every child, teen, and young adult experiencing homelessness feels seen, celebrated, and valued. By delivering personalized celebrations on milestone birthdays and life’s pivotal moments, we aim to inspire hope, foster resilience, and nurture a lasting sense of belonging that empowers them to thrive.”

⬆️THAT vision right there is exactly why we do what we do! We are thrilled to welcome them and support them as one of our champions. We believe in the impactful work that One Wish Project is doing for our youth. ✨

Support One Wish Project by following them One Wish Project and consider donating if you’re able. ♥️

09/01/2026

🛍️💚 We’re excited to share that EmpowerGen Foundation has been selected again as a nonprofit partner for the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program! 🎉

Throughout the entire month of September 2026, every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at the designated Stop & Shop location will generate a $1 donation to EmpowerGen Foundation. 🙌

📍 Participating Location:
Stop & Shop
265 Main Street
North Reading, MA

This is such an easy way to support EmpowerGen Foundation while doing something good for the environment! 🌎💚 Simply purchase a reusable Community Bag at the participating location during September, and $1 from each qualifying bag sold comes directly back to support our organization and our mission.

We’re incredibly grateful to Stop & Shop for partnering with us again and giving our community another opportunity to make an impact together. 💙

🛒 September 2026 | $2.50 Community Bag = $1 for EmpowerGen Foundation

📍 265 Main Street, North Reading, MA
Help us spread the word, grab your reusable bag, and empower change—one bag at a time! 💚🛍️

09/01/2026

Meet the EmpowerGen Foundation! 💙✨

At EmpowerGen, our mission is simple but powerful: support kids by strengthening the organizations that serve them. 🌟

Founded and led by Linda Bonfanti, EmpowerGen partners with small, youth-focused nonprofits doing extraordinary work in their communities. These are the organizations that often have big missions, but limited resources to make them happen. 🤝💙

That’s where we come in! Through fundraising, outreach, business coaching and hands-on support, we help these organizations grow sustainably, confidently and collaboratively so they can keep showing up for the young people who need them most. 🌱🙌

Because at the heart of everything we do are the kids. 🫶 We believe in the dignity, potential and worth of every child—and in empowering the organizations working every day to help them thrive. ⭐️

Want to be part of the impact? 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Join us for our Capes for a Cause Gala on September 26 at 7 PM! 🎉✨

Spend an unforgettable evening bidding on exciting prizes and experiences while giving back to an incredible cause. 🎟️🎁🥂 Every bid helps us continue investing in youth-focused nonprofits and the children they serve.

💙 Learn more about EmpowerGen
🎟️ Grab your Gala tickets
✨ Come ready to bid, give & make an impact!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🦸‍♀️💫

08/26/2026

We love seeing kids helping kids. 💙🥤

These young entrepreneurs are running their Wickedfizzco. soda stand today, and they’ve generously decided to donate a portion of their profits to EmpowerGen Foundation !

If you’re in North Reading, stop by, grab one of their signature “dirty sodas” and support some amazing kids who are already learning the importance of giving back to their community.

📍 Corner of North Hill Dr. & Park St.
🥤 They’re open right now!

Thank you, Wicked Fizz Co., for supporting EmpowerGen and helping us continue our mission of empowering the next generation. 💙

08/25/2026

🦸‍♀️✨ CAPES FOR A CAUSE IS BACK! ✨🦸‍♂️
Last year’s Capes for a Cause Gala was a smash hit — and due to popular demand, we’re doing it all again! 🎉💥
Get ready for another unforgettable evening filled with community, giving, entertainment, and a little friendly bidding competition. 😉🙌
🎟️ Silent & Live Auctions
✨ Exclusive items & experiences
🎁 One-of-a-kind opportunities
🎉 Fun, entertainment & community
💙 And most importantly… an incredible cause.
This year’s Gala will benefit our family of Champions: small, youth-focused nonprofits doing extraordinary work in their communities, often with limited resources. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Funds raised throughout the evening will help EmpowerGen support these organizations through grants, resources, and strategic guidance so they can continue making an even greater impact for the young people they serve. 💫
Last year was incredible. This year, we’re ready to make an even BIGGER impact. 🚀💙
🎟️ Purchase individual tickets or reserve a table of 10 at the link in our bio. 🔗
Grab your cape, gather your crew, and get ready for a night of doing good together. 🦸‍♀️✨ We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

08/20/2026

If you haven’t done so, buy your ticket:)!!