wo young men wearing orange life jackets are high-fiving each other on a gravel path near a wooded area. Both are smiling and appear to be celebrating a successful kayak adventure. In the background, there are kayaks and other people concluding their activity by the water, surrounded by lush green trees. The atmosphere is joyful and relaxed.

Does your company match donations? Check this list of companies partnering with non-profits like ours.

September 6, 2024/in Donate, Fundraisers

By donating to Waypoint Adventure, you become a catalyst for change, helping us energize individuals with disabilities to overcome obstacles and invite life-altering opportunities. Contact your company’s social responsibility team to follow their donation guidelines and start maximizing your impact today. Take action now and be a part of this extraordinary adventure!

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3M
Adobe
Aetna (now part of CVS Health)
Akamai Technologies
Amazon
American Express
Amgen
Analog Devices
Analogic Corporation
Apple
AT&T
Bank of America
Biogen
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boeing
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Scientific
Bright Horizons
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cabot Corporation
Caterpillar
Charles River Laboratories
Chevron
Cisco Systems
Coca-Cola
Colgate-Palmolive
Dell Technologies
Deloitte
Disney
DuPont
Eastern Bank
Eaton Vance
EMC Corporation (now part of Dell Technologies)
Estee Lauder
ExxonMobil
Fidelity Investments
Ford Motor Company
General Electric (GE)
Genzyme (a Sanofi company)
Gilead Sciences
Global Partners LP
Goldman Sachs
Google
Halliburton
Harvard University
Honeywell
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
HubSpot
IBM
Intel
Iron Mountain
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorgan Chase
Kimberly Clark Foundation
KPMG
Kraft Food
Lenovo
Liberty Mutual Insurance
LogMeIn (now part of GoTo)
Marriott International
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
MassMutual
McGraw-Hill Companies
Medtronic
Merck
Merrill Lynch
MetLife
MFS Investment Management
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley
National Grid
National Instruments
Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc.
New Balance
Nike
Northrop Grumman
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc
Nuance Communications
Nvidia
Oracle
Partners HealthCare
PepsiCo
Pfizer
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Procter & Gamble
Prudential Financial
Putnam Investments
Qualcomm Incorporated
Raytheon Technologies
Rockland Trust
Rockwell Automation
S&P Global
Salesforce
Santander Bank
Shawmut Design and Construction
Starbucks
State Street Corporation
Symantec Corporation
T-Mobile
Target
The Boston Foundation
The Home Depot
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thomson Reuters
Time Warner
TJX Companies
Travelers Foundation
UnitedHealth Group
UPS
Verizon
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Visa
Walmart
Wayfair
Wellington Management
Wells Fargo

Should your company be on this list too? Please email our Director of Development, Raeann Whalen!

One Participant Selling Bracelets for Waypoint

January 19, 2024/in Achievements, Fundraisers, Support

Zoe Spiegel has been a Waypoint participant since 2021 when she tried snowshoeing for the first time along side her mom at Weston Ski Track. Then, in 2023, she braved the snow again on skis!

Zoe at Weston Ski Track with Trip Leader Brenda writing her name in the snow

Zoe and mom, Mira, standing together on snowshoes smiling at Weston Ski Track

Zoe and Waypoint staff/volunteers on skis!

Zoe’s family was so impressed with her snowshoeing and skiing experiences, that Zoe’s mom, Mira, arranged for a grant from the Needham Education Foundation to fund a Waypoint Adventure School Series for Zoe and her peers at Needham High School! So far, they’ve had awesome Waypoint-led Team Building and Indoor Rock Climbing adventures!

Now, Zoe is channeling her bracelet-making skills into raising funds so that other adults on the autism spectrum and/or with disabilities also have access to the adventures that give her such a sense of accomplishment.

Mira shared, “For Zoe to be able to walk away having learned how to do something gives her a real sense of accomplishment. We wanted to make sure that Zoe’s enterprise, Zo Much More, could give back to the organization that gave her so much.“

Zo Much More is a family-owned and operated social enterprise powered by Zoe herself. Like so many other individuals with ASD, she is capable of so much more than she is often given credit for. Zo Much More provides a platform for Zoe to demonstrate some of her strengths (making custom bracelets, assembling kits, etc.) and hopefully create a model for others. Zo Much More selects different charity partners – like Waypoint Adventure – who are committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and donates 20% of their topline revenue to those charity partners. Zoe also designs a customized “Spirit Bracelet” for each charity partner – and her custom-made Waypoint “blue and green” bracelet was a huge hit. Zo Much More recently made their largest charity partner donation since the inception of their business when they donated $1,037 to Waypoint Adventure!

The Waypoint Blue and Green Spirit Bracelet

Thank you, Zoe, for all your hard work making bracelets and selling them so that people with disabilities can have access to meaningful adventures!

If you want a Waypoint blue and green spirit bracelet, Zo Much More will make you one! Head over to ZoMuchMore.com to request one or shop from Zoe’s extensive collection of beautiful jewelry.

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A Letter From Dan and Adam

December 30, 2023/in Fundraisers, Support

Dear Donor,

If ever there was a year when we wanted to look you in the eyes instead of writing a letter, this is it. What a year it’s been!

We’re excited to announce that Waypoint Adventure Co-Founder Adam Combs has rejoined the Waypoint team to spearhead the launch of Waypoint Adventure in North Carolina! In November, the NC team will begin programming in the Southern Appalachians, a region brimming with space for more adaptive recreation opportunities.

You see, the success of Waypoint in New England is because of supporters like you. Our shared desire to make outdoor adventures accessible to everyone has inspired us to expand to this beautiful region.

Our Impact

For over a decade, Waypoint Adventure has been a beacon of hope and a place of learning for countless individuals with disabilities in the Greater Boston area. In fact, this year we’ve served a record 1,809 participants on 213 adventures. We’ve developed partnerships with organizations like the Boston Public Schools, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trustees of Reservations, Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, and many others.

Read about the impact one adventure made on Kamisha

Our Growth

We’re keenly aware that as exciting as growth is, we have a responsibility to the long-term care and maintenance of what we’re creating. Over the last year we’ve had two donors make the two largest-ever investments into Waypoint’s mission. These gifts inspired us to conceptualize a 3-year strategic plan, welcome two new members to the Board of Directors, and hire incredible program team members to help us steward these investments and navigate the challenges that come with growth.

Our Ask

As Waypoint looks to the future, we are grateful for your support and excited to invite you into our newest exploration. Will you support us in this journey of further impact and growth?

Thank you for believing in the power of adventure. Your support will free what’s possible!

Sincerely,

Dan Minnich, Co-Founder & Waypoint Executive Director

Adam Combs, Co-Founder & Waypoint North Carolina Director

For Those About to Rock

December 20, 2022/in Annnouncements, Fundraisers

Join us at Natick Center for the Arts on March 30, 2023 from 7-10pm for the first annual benefit concert featuring UMAMI Band! Click below to buy tickets.

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2023 Fundraising Party

December 14, 2022/in Fundraisers

2023 Fundraising Party

When? Thursday, April 27th, 2023 from 6-9pm

Where? Cotting School, 453 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA. Follow the signs. We’ll be in the indoor/outdoor gymnasium/event space.

What? Light competition, heavy fun. The chance to win points for your team, eat, drink, and “Take the Challenge!” Hear from our keynote speaker, Peter Quinn.

Why? To make the world a more adventurous and inclusive place!

RSVP: Registration is required. Please tell us you’re coming at the link below.

REGISTER

Sponsor the Event!

Sponsorship at any amount makes the event a success and affords everyone the dignity of risk. Help us raise important funds to ensure that no one is left out of life’s rich adventures! If you’d like to become an event sponsor, email Development Director, Jen Burt.

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2022 Fundraising Party

February 22, 2022/in Fundraisers

2022 Fundraising Party

When? Thursday, May 12th, 2022 from 6-9pm

Where? Cotting School, 453 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA. Follow the signs. We’ll be in the brand new indoor/outdoor gymnasium/event space.

Why? Although the outdoors is open, it is not accessible to everyone. Join the Waypoint community for our first reunion in two years, celebrate the inclusive adventures that have been happening, and together make the outdoors open to all!

RSVP: Registration is required. Please tell us you’re coming at the link below.

Register

Sponsor the Event!

Sponsorship at any amount makes the event a success and the outdoors more inclusive for everyone. Our community needs to experience OPEN now more than ever before! Help us raise important funds to ensure that no one is left out of life’s rich adventures! If you’d like to become an event sponsor, email Executive Director, Dan Minnich.

Sponsorship	Level
Adventurer	$1,000+
Scout	$2,500+
Trip Leader	$5,000+
Guide	$10,000+

Thank You Sponsors!

Adventurer

Jeffrey and Sara Alderson
Chris and Morgan Grogan
Chris and Ruth Keyes
Rick and Laura Malnight
Nancy Natowitz and Robin Cassard
Greg and Mary Petrini
Tom and Laura Rollins
Mitchell and Gwen Sokoloff
Ellen Cohn and Larry Berkowitz
Eunice Groark and Kevin Clark

Scout

Romy and Lexi Carbunari
Chris and Liza Mills

Trip Leader

Bobby and Cherise Bransfield
Rob and Dubs Dickey
Stephen and Suzanne Erwin
John and Sandy Gillis
David and Stephanie Javaheri
Allan Jones

Guide

Jeff and Kelly Woolbert

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2019 Family & Friends Climb-A-Thon Recap

October 31, 2019/in Fundraisers, Rock Climbing, Special Events, Uncategorized

The 3^rd annual Family and Friends Climb-a-thon was another success!!

With your help, we were able to raise more than $20K to help continue to make adventure education possible!!

We leave every Waypoint event feeling such an overwhelming warmth, appreciation and gratitude for the Waypoint community. This event was no exception. Thank you again for your donations, climbs and blisters. We had a fantastic time and hope you all did too!

Corporate Climbathon 2019

October 3, 2019/in Fundraisers, Uncategorized

Our first Corporate Climb-a-thon was a success! Eight teams from Greater Boston companies like Trip Advisor, Silicon Valley Bank, Wilmington Trust, and more competed at Central Rock Gym, Waltham to support Waypoint programming. CRG Waltham were gracious hosts – giving everyone a “bouldering” demo and letting fun competition flow. Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company right next door provided recovery hydration and the whole night was a vibe of fun and support. Teams of co-workers built camaraderie and trust all around a bigger scheme – making “I Can” moments a reality for people in our community. Check out more pics from the event.

Thank you Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co, CRG – Waltham, and all the teams that competed! You’re supporting diverse and inclusive programming in our community!

Friends & Family Climb-A-Thon!

August 29, 2019/in Fundraisers, Rock Climbing, Special Events, Support, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events, Volunteer

Looking for a fun afternoon of camaraderie, competition, exercise, and the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Waypoint Adventure? COME BE A PART! Check out pictures from last year!

WHEN? Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1-4pm

WHERE? Central Rock Gym, 74 Acton St, Watertown MA 02472

WHAT IS IT? An opportunity to gather a group of friends to go indoor rock climbing AND raise awareness and revenue for Waypoint Adventure.

HOW MANY PEOPLE MAKE UP A TEAM? Teams can be made up of 2-10 individual climbers.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A TEAM? No worries! We will be organizing teams of individual Waypoint supporters just like you!

WHAT IF I’VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE? No problem! All ages and all skill-levels are welcome. We’ll have the necessary equipment and plenty of extra belayers around to make sure you get to the top of as many climbs as you want.

WHAT ABOUT THE “FUNDRAISING” PART? We are asking every climber to raise a minimum of $100 to support Waypoint Adventure transformational adventure-programs. We’ll even provide you with plenty of materials and videos that you can send to family and friends to raise support for your team.

CAN I VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT WITH THE EVENT? We need 20 volunteers to help belay at the event, and 5 others to help with greeting, registration and raffle. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Steve, at sdastous@waypointadventure.org or 781-325-7980.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Miriam at mtalamini@waypointadventure.org or 781-325-7980.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Can’t Make it?

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT!

Check out Pictures from Last Year!

2019 Spring Fundraising Party — Report

April 9, 2019/in Achievements, Annnouncements, Fundraisers, Latest News, Special Events, Support, Uncategorized

If you attended last Thursday’s event, we hope you had as much fun as we did! Thank you for coming. If you weren’t able to make it, we missed you!

This years event raised just over $65,000! Thanks to everyone who gave, more people with disabilities can participate in these life transforming adventures. We’re truly grateful for this outpouring of support.

Guess what? There’s another opportunity to support… A generous donor has stepped up to match all donations up to $25,000 throughout the month of April. So, give today and your gift will be doubled!

Check out the event pictures below and make sure you watch our new video which highlights the “I CAN” spirit of all Waypoint’s programs as well as the importance of your financial investment to make these programs accessible.