The 'Quin House

Earlier this season, The 'Quin Impact Fund proudly highlighted our Arts & Culture pillar - a commitment to supporting the organizations that inspire creativity, foster connection, and enrich our community. Through this pillar, we are proud to support organizations that expand access to the arts, preserve cultural experiences, and create spaces where creativity and expression can thrive. This year, we had the privilege of partnering with an extraordinary group of organizations whose work continues to leave a lasting impact across our community. We are deeply grateful for their vision, passion, and dedication, and honored to champion the important work they do. Stay tuned throughout the year as we share more about our five additional pillars!

We’re proud to see so many members of The ‘Quin community recognized among Boston Magazine's 150 Most Influential Bostonians. This year’s list reflects the extraordinary leadership, generosity, and civic spirit that continues to shape the city we call home. We’re especially pleased to see The ‘Quin’s own co-founders, Sandy Edgerley and Paul Edgerley, included among the honorees. Congratulations to Sandy, Paul, and all of the honorees recognized for their extraordinary contributions to Boston:  https://lnkd.in/ed7HgwGM

Applications are now open for the 2026 Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition! We are honored to once again partner with John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and The Earthshot Prize to award up to $100K for Northeast-based solutions that help repair our planet. As a new era of space exploration unfolds—and astronauts journey farther than we have in more than 50 years—we look forward to finding the next generation of changemakers inspired by President Kennedy's spirit of innovation.

It was a true privilege to welcome Malala Yousafzai to The ‘Quin House for a discussion that invited reflection on identity, resilience, and the responsibility we each carry to shape a more equitable future. Her perspective—both grounded and forward-looking—left a lasting impression on all in the room. We are grateful to our community for continuing to create space for dialogue of this depth and significance. We look forward to the continued impact of her work.

The ‘Quin Impact Fund kicked off the year with our Health & Wellness pillar - a commitment rooted in strengthening the well-being of our broader community. Through this pillar, we have the privilege of partnering with organizations dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of local individuals and families. This year, we proudly awarded more than $200,000 in grants to new partners whose work is directly transforming lives in our community. We’re continually inspired by the leadership, compassion, and innovation of these organizations, and we are honored to stand beside them! Stay tuned throughout the year as we share more about our five additional pillars.

We were proud to once again stand in partnership with The Earthshot Prize in presenting The Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition, which ignites Northeast-U.S.-based innovation to address climate change. ‘Quin members and staff were honored to attend last week’s awards ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, where speakers included Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia, Gina McCarthy, Former White House National Climate Advisor & U.S. EPA Administrator and David Abel, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker. Congratulations to this year’s winner SXD, and finalists Mothership Materials and Polygone. May your bold work in climate tech innovation continue to make an impact and create positive change in the world! 🌍

As a longtime partner of Embrace Boston, 'Quin staff members were honored to attend this year’s MLK Event, where guests were invited to step out in their favorite sneakers and honor Dr. King’s legacy through style, movement, and music. With the nation preparing to mark 250 years of independence, this year’s event felt especially meaningful - a moment to come together in community, reflect on how far we’ve come, and imagine the freedom we’re still building, here in Boston and beyond.

2025 was one for the books! With $1 million donated to more than 50 nonprofit organizations, The ’Quin Impact Fund was honored to support impactful work across Greater Boston. Highlights included volunteer days at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, The Greater Boston Food Bank, and Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts, along with the Winter Walk. We can’t wait to see what next year brings. Happy New Year!

It was a joy to celebrate 13 organizations in our community recently who are dedicated to helping young people in Boston thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Youth & Education Pillar focuses on organizations who empower the next generation and we are so proud to stand beside them in their mission. We look forward to continuing to uplift the work of our partners, as we spotlight each of our six pillars. Stay tuned in 2026 for more!

We were honored to gather in celebration earlier this year for our Equity & Opportunity grant recipients. These ten incredible organizations are driving meaningful change in their communities, and we are grateful to stand beside them. We look forward to continuing to uplift the work of our partners, as we spotlight each of our six pillars throughout the year. Stay tuned!