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Text:	<p>We invite you to support our Charities of Choice—not just today, but every day. Your generosity and compassion help strengthen our community and directly support those in need. Every act of kindness, no matter the size, truly does make a difference. Thank you for helping us turn the spirit of theater into meaningful impact beyond our stage.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.emptyarmsbereavement.org/" target="_blank">Empty Arms Bereavement Support:</a> serves individuals and families in Massachusetts and nationwide whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://fosteringaok.org/" target="_blank">All Our Kids</a>: building a community where every child in foster care has the strong, supportive family they need—today and for the future</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.footworkandfrolick.org/" target="_blank">The Footwork & Frolick Society</a>: a non-profit organization focused on 18th and 19th century dancing and amusements of all kinds</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.cancer.org/donate/hope.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=21603275924&utm_adgroupid=169792393161&utm_keyword=american%20cancer%20society&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21603275924" target="_blank">American Cancer Society</a>: a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.alianzadv.org/" target="_blank">Alianza</a> (formerly Womanshelter Compañeras): standing together with survivors of domestic violence</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vday.org/" target="_blank">VDay</a>: a global activist movement to end violence against all women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence), girls and the Earth</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://act.oceana.org/page/184218/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ads&utm_campaign=Evergreen2026&utm_source=search&utm_medium=ads&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22824700743" target="_blank">Oceana</a>: donations to Oceana support our efforts to protect the world's oceans</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" target="_blank">The Trevor Project</a>: connects LGBTQ+ young people to a supportive adult 24/7. Your gift allows them to continue thjeir life-saving work</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.matthewshepard.org/" target="_blank">Matthew Shepard Foundation</a>: amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.outnowyouth.org/" target="_blank">Out Now</a>: a queer youth organization in Springfield MA, Out Now provides a safe space for queer youth & allies who are 22 yrs and under to learn about themselves, develop lasting friendships and leadership skills, explore <span class="wixui-rich-text__text">LGBTQ+</span><span class="inherit-font-size wixui-rich-text__text"> </span>history, and so much more</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://diabetes.org/" target="_blank">American Diabetes Association</a>: the moving force behind the work of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a network of more than 565,000 volunteers; people with diabetes, their families, and their caregivers; a professional society of nearly 12,000 health care professionals; as well as over 400 staff members</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.nationalmssociety.org/" target="_blank">National Multiple Sclerosis Society</a>: the National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people living with MS. Their vision is a world free of MS. Their mission is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://warriorsartroom.org/" target="_blank">Warrior's Art Room, Inc.</a>: a free art studio for veterans and their families</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://safepass.org/" target="_blank">Safe Passage</a>: Safe Passage advocates work towards safety, healing, and justice for our entire community. They are here for everyone who has experienced domestic violence or relationship abuse</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://communitysurvivalcenter.org/" target="_blank">Community Survival Center</a>: a non-profit agency that helps families struggling with food insecurity. Their Emergency Food Pantry serves Ludlow, Wilbraham, andEligible Seniors, 60 and older, may live anywhere in Hampden County </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.servicenet.org/autism-connections/" target="_blank">ServiceNet</a>: offers several specialized support services<a href="https://www.servicenet.org/services/developmental-disability-services/support-services/"> </a>for individuals with a developmental disability or autism, including behavioral health support, respite support, outreach, and more </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://westernmasspinball.com/home.html" target="_blank">Western Mass Pinball</a>: located in the Palmer Technology Park, Western Mass Pinball Club is a private collection of pinball machines. All games are on loan from our members and friends of the club</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>