THRIVE RAISES HALF MILLION DOLLARS

​On Saturday, February 9, more than 350 supporters gathered for THRIVE, Connections' signature fundraising event. The event, re-imagined in 2017, is the North Shore's premier culinary tasting party, featuring 12 restaurants and three mixologists, as well as nine bakeries in the now-famous Sugar Rush!
 
Beyond just a great party, Connections is proud to announce that this year's event raised over $525,000 - shattering all previous event records. The funds raised support Connections' critical work of ending homelessness on the North Shore, one person at a time.

“The beauty of THRIVE is not just that it’s an amazing party that you look forward to every year,” said Suzanne Whiting, this year’s event chair “What’s so impressive is that so much of the funds raised at this event go directly into the mission of Connections! This combination of impact and fun is something we are all very proud of.”
 
"The energy coming out of THRIVE has been amazing," noted Betty Bogg, Connections' Executive Director. "The positive momentum and the financial support are propelling our work forward. Through efforts like these, Connections can do more, and together with the community, we ARE doing more!"

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Special Thanks to Our Event Commitee

Suzanne Whiting, Chair
Amy Amoroso
Scott Barton
​Tanya Brown
Kim Cohen

Sarah Eck
Tracy Gallun
Jill Greer
Mary Kay Halston
Audrey Lakin

Lesly Levitas
Jennifer O'Shaughnessy
​Karen O'Sullivan
Sarah Schmidt
Jenni Suvari

Tasha Triplett
Julie Ugarte
Val Weiss
Rebecca Wheeler
Fran Wiechart

And Our Event Partners

RESTAURANT
The Barn Steakhouse / Found
The Lakefront Restaurant
Lulu's
Madison & Rayne
Nacional 27
Naoki Sushi
Nude Dude Food
Osteria Via Stato
Peckish Pig
Ten Mile House
Torino Ramen

BAKERY + PASTRY
​Beth's Little Bake Shop
Cupitol
Floriole
Gale Gand
Lemon Drop Bake Shop
Lost Larson
Spinning J
Vanille
Wildflour

EXPERIENTIAL
Barcacoa Chocolat
FFEINE
The Spice House

BEVERAGE
Breakthru Beverage
Bluecoat Gin
F.E.W. Spirits
Ketel One Vodka
Kombucha Brava
Temperance Beer Co.
Twisted Alchemy