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Happy Father’s Day !

To the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures who help shape our communities through their love, guidance, sacrifice, and presence.

Thank you for the countless ways you show up for our youth, families, and future generations. Your impact reaches far beyond what is seen.

Wishing all who serve in these important roles a day filled with appreciation, love, and well-deserved recognition.

Happy Juneteenth!

Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, culture, and the generations of Black people who continued to hope, build, lead, and thrive even when freedom was delayed.

Juneteenth is a celebration of how far we’ve come, a tribute to those who came before us, and a reminder of the responsibility we carry to keep moving forward. It is joy. It is reflection. It is community. It is truth.

Today, celebrate Black excellence, Black history, Black culture, and the countless contributions that continue to shape our communities, our country, and our future.

May we honor the past, embrace the present, and continue building a future where freedom and opportunity truly belong to everyone.

Happy Juneteenth. Today and every day, we celebrate. ✊🏾🖤❤️💚

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Really excited to share that TRUE was selected as a recipient in the SouthCoast Community Foundation’s 2026 Spring Grant Cycle.

As a grassroots organization, every dollar matters. Every grant is a vote of confidence in the work, the vision, and the communities we serve. From our youth programs to workforce development to The Loft, this support helps us keep moving forward.

Grateful for the investment, the partnership, and everyone who continues to believe in what we’re building together.

The first half of 2026 has been a powerful reminder of what is possible when donors, nonprofits, and community partners come together around a shared purpose.

𝗜𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 $𝟰.𝟳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀:

• $3.8 million through 286 grants supporting 196 nonprofit organizations, including $1.9 million awarded through our new 2026 Spring Grant Cycle

• $936,685 in scholarships awarded to 165 students pursuing higher education and workforce training

We've also welcomed 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 to better serve the growing needs of our region.

Every grant and scholarship represents an investment in opportunity, resilience, and the future of our communities.

Thank you to our donors, fundholders, nonprofit partners, fellow funders, volunteers, and community leaders for making this work possible. Together, we are building stronger communities across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Learn more: southcoastcf.org

One of the things we love most is getting people in a room and simply listening.

And no matter where we go, Taunton, New Bedford, Boston, the zip codes change but the conversations often don’t. People are tired of talking about problems and ready to talk about healing, solutions and what equity actually looks like in practice.

Over the last week our President Tanya Lobo has had the opportunity to join Sonali from We Free Trees, and La Soul Renaissance in New Bedford and Boston for a powerful conversation about Creatives in the clean energy space and Action for Equity in Boston to discuss Green Equity Exploration.

The good news? There are some incredible people already doing that work.

Which brings us to Susie Q Shaw

A huge congratulations to our board chair on becoming an ACCESS Alum through Browning the Green Space. We’ve had the privilege of watching you continue to show up, lean in, build relationships, and invest in both yourself and the community. This accomplishment is well deserved.

The work of changing communities doesn’t happen through a single program, meeting, or initiative. It happens because people like Susie keep showing up.

And if there’s one thing we’ve learned from all these conversations across the Commonwealth, it’s this: healing happens in community, creativity belongs in the climate movement, and equity can’t wait.

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To the Class of 2026,

Today we celebrate more than a graduation. We celebrate perseverance, growth, resilience, and the countless moments when you chose to keep going, even when the path wasn’t easy.

To our mentors, this accomplishment carries an even deeper meaning. While working toward your own goals, you also showed up for others. You led by example, served as role models, supported younger students, and helped create a community where young people could feel seen, valued, and encouraged. That kind of leadership cannot be measured by a diploma alone.

We’ve had the privilege of watching you grow not only as Mentors and Leaders but as amazing humans. We’ve witnessed your determination, your compassion, your willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, and your commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

As you move into this next chapter, know that your voice matters, your presence matters, and your story matters. Continue to lead with integrity, remain curious, and never underestimate the impact you can have on the people and communities around you.

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you and grateful to have been a small part of your journey.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. The future is brighter because you’re in it.

With pride,

Your TRUE Family 🫶🏽

Where are the CREATIVES???

What happens when we invite photographers, videographers, artists, musicians, designers, storytellers, dancers, and content creators into the climate and clean energy conversation?
I’m excited to share that is partnering with Free Trees and for a pop up conversation and creative activation centered around exactly that.

Because if we’re serious about expanding climate awareness, workforce pathways, and community engagement, we have to stop having the same conversations with the same people in the same rooms.

Communities learn through culture. People connect through stories, visuals, music, art, and experiences long before they connect to technical reports and data sheets.

This conversation is about exploring how creativity exists within the clean energy and climate space and challenging ourselves to think bigger about who belongs in this ecosystem.
The South Coast has no shortage of talent, vision, or creativity. Maybe it’s time we start treating creatives as climate leaders too.

Who’s in?

Join us June 4th at 6pm
Main Library
613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
3rd Floor Meeting Room

Today we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to this country.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at TRUE Collective, we wish everyone a safe and reflective Memorial Day.