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successes that have created life-changing opportunities for those
they serve. This year's Gala will take place on Oct. 8, at Granite
Links in Quincy. Tickets go on sale this summer, so follow RTR
on social media for updates.
There are many other ways to get involved with RTR. Philanthropic
contributions are not limited to monetary donations. RTR relies
on partnerships with local businesses to volunteer, engage with
and provide opportunities for its Members. Other ways to give
include cash and real estate gifts, stocks and donor advised funds,
corporate matching gifts and planned gifts like IRA charitable
rollover, beneficiary designation of life insurance or retirement
funds.
To learn more about Road to Responsibility and how to
contribute, visit roadtoresponsibility.org. For information on Gala
sponsorship opportunities, contact Senior Director of Philanthropy
Erin Cohen at 781.536.4509 or at ecohen@rtinc.org.
From purchasing new assistive technologies which greatly
enhance quality of life to providing critical emergency response
to those within this vulnerable population when needed,
preserving the future of this organization requires the contribution
and support of the community. RTR's work of providing vital
services to citizens with disabilities and helping them take
their rightful place in the community is a cause that everyone
is encouraged to get behind. Last spring, RTR established
their endowment campaign, Empowering Dreams, Igniting
Possibilities, which has raised over $2.1M to date. Investment
in this fund allows for future growth, helping the organization
continue to transform lives and bring dreams to life for families.
RTR hosts an annual Gala—their largest fundraising event of the
year—where the community can come together to support the
organization's efforts through donations, corporate sponsorships
and more. This yearly event has proven tremendously successful in
furthering RTR's mission, while raising awareness and celebrating
