Community Impact
At the South Shore Women’s Business Network, community is a core value for each and every member, and collectively as an organization.
Each year, we partner with four organizations doing meaningful work across the South Shore. Through our quarterly giving initiative, we commit to contributing $500 to each organization, for a total of four partners annually. While a portion of this funding is supported through event registrations and membership dues, our commitment to giving is not dependent on hitting a specific revenue target. Our goal is to show up and give consistently and intentionally because supporting our community matters.
This approach reflects who we are as a network. Our members are deeply connected to the South Shore, and many are already involved in the organizations we support giving of their time, energy, and resources. By aligning our giving with causes that resonate with our community, we are able to extend our impact beyond networking and into meaningful, local change.
In addition to financial contributions, our members often support these organizations through awareness, volunteerism, and connection, helping to amplify their missions in ways that go beyond a single donation.
Our 2026 Community Partners
Type 1 Diabetes (Quarter 1)
Organizations supporting individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes play a critical role in education, advocacy, and access to care. These efforts help individuals and families navigate the complexities of the condition while building stronger support systems within the community.
South Shore Support Services (Quarter 2)
South Shore Support Services provides essential programs and resources for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping them live more independent and fulfilling lives. Their work strengthens families and builds a more inclusive South Shore community.
Cranberry Hospice (Quarter 3)
Cranberry Hospice offers compassionate, end-of-life care and support to individuals and their families. Their services focus on dignity, comfort, and emotional support during some of life’s most challenging moments.
The Deanna DeVanna Center (Quarter 4)
The Deanna DeVanna Center supports individuals and families facing hardship by providing access to resources, services, and community-based support. Their work reflects a deep commitment to care, connection, and stability for those in need.
If you have an organization that supports the South Shore and would like to be considered for our community giving program, we would love to hear from you.