 You are amazing, and we love you! Hi there,
We are so touched and humbled by the outpouring of support we received this Giving Tuesday. Thanks to the generous spirit of so many Phinney’s supporters, we have raised $1,250, which will be a Godsend this holiday season. We cannot do what we do without compassionate friends like you. And on behalf of the people and pets we serve (like adorable Phinney's pet Freyja, pictured above), thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, ~ Phinney’s Volunteers P.S. If you missed this week’s giving event, you can still leave your mark.
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 Phinney's has been recognized with GuideStar's Gold Transparency seal. Phinney's prides itself on transparency, and we're honored to announce that GuideStar (by Candid) has awarded us its Gold Transparency seal for 2022.
You may recall that earlier this year GreatNonprofits also recognized Phinney's with its Top-Rated Nonprofit Award based on a rating and number of reviews received from volunteers, donors, and aid recipients! Through Candid's GuideStar, you can search for data about nonprofits you care about to learn more about the mission, business operations, and more. As an all-volunteer nonprofit, we take our policies of transparency and stewardship very seriously, and love hearing from people who want to learn more about our mission, ask questions, and offer suggestions on what we can do to help further our mission. So, please consider this a standing invitation to attend our board meetings if you would like. You can view when our board meetings take place on our website's newly launched Calendar. This new feature also lets you add events straight to your personal calendar so you can hold dates for special events like our upcoming Holiday Festival. Thanks for reading!  “I saw Phinney’s was an all-volunteer organization that helps to keep people and their pets together and felt like it would be a great opportunity to do some good,” says Alison. “With everything that was going on with the pandemic, I knew I wanted to help by volunteering for a cause that could make a positive impact,” she adds, noting that being able to support low-income people in keeping their pets is what she finds most meaningful about her volunteer experience. “I love my pets and I know first-hand how expensive they can be! My cat had to have emergency surgery and I feel thankful we could afford it, but it was stressful so to be able to support an organization that helps people who may not be able to afford these costs seemed like a great opportunity,” Alison notes. A devoted website editor and content development guru for Phinney’s Care Corner who also assists with fundraising events, Alison adds that serving an all-volunteer nonprofit is a particularly unique experience because the organization and its mission are directly tied to the work of each and every person who gives their time. And “playing a role big or small in helping to keep pets with the people that love them the most is so rewarding,” she says. Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents. 
 What would you do if you couldn’t afford your pet’s vet visit, medications, or life-saving surgery, or you came down with an illness and couldn’t care for them? “It's such a nice thing to have an organization willing to help,” says Judy, who has three sweet birds of her own—Peanut, a Conure, and Whitey and Blue, her parakeets. Judy learned about Phinney’s through an article in The Boston Globe back in 2014 and we’re so glad she did. Intrigued by Phinney’s mission statement, Judy thankfully reached out to us and has been paying it forward as a dedicated volunteer ever since. “Saving pets and people from falling into discouragement and despair makes the time spent volunteering worthwhile,” Judy, who currently serves as Phinney’s president, says. In the end, she adds, “It all comes down to the people.” For anyone who’s inspired to volunteer, the reality is that there are many people in Massachusetts facing upsetting situations and could use more help, she notes. “I feel very gratified when I’m able to help them keep their pets and to hear how appreciative they are,” Judy says. Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents.
 An article in the now defunct magazine Lola, which highlighted Boston area volunteer opportunities, brought Lisa to Phinney’s, and we’re so glad it did! Through her tenure with Phinney’s Lisa has developed a lot of dog-gone amazing relationships with the people and pets she’s helped—and she fondly recalls being greeted by many happy dogs and their wiggle butts over the years! Lisa, a talented artist, says there are so many ways to volunteer at Phinney’s, no matter your time or your talents, and she describes helping a person stay with their beloved pet as “an extremely rewarding endeavor.” And if someone can’t be a pet parent themselves for whatever reason, Phinney’s can be a way to help others stay with their pets, which is a heartwarming reward in and of itself, she adds. Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents.
 Plain and simple, what’s most meaningful to Morgan, who leads our fundraising team, is being able to help people keep their pets. Morgan, who is an amazing cat mom to 6 foster fails, Isaac, Inca, Indio, Sassy, Chester, and Freddy, hopes that anyone who’s thinking about volunteering with Phinney’s reaches out. “We receive many, many desperate pleas for our services, but we can’t help anyone without caring volunteers like you!” Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents.
 With a goal of meeting new people with a like-minded focus on helping people and pets, Daniela C., a devoted mom to cats Graffiti and Gaijin and dogs Pecas and Sancho, has made an indelible mark since joining Phinney’s. Before assuming her current roles, Daniela served as Phinney’s president and has continually worked to propel our mission forward—and we cannot thank her enough for her leadership and devotion. Daniela says what she has found most meaningful about the work she does for Phinney’s is that she’s able to help others—furry or not! Her advice to anyone who's thinking about joining the cause of helping to keep people and their beloved pets together is to do it. “I have met such wonderful people through Phinney’s,” she adds. Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents.
 Laura is a passionate cat mom who joined Phinney’s mission because she loves pets so much! As a communications professional and storyteller, she says there’s nothing more gratifying than being able to get the word out about what we do to help keep people and the pets they love together. “Phinney’s is comprised of an amazing group of volunteers who each show their passion and commitment in unique ways,” she says, strongly encouraging anyone with an interest in volunteering to reach out about how they can get involved. “As an all-volunteer nonprofit, the sky really is the limit on the types of projects and initiatives you can pursue given your interests, talents, and aspirations for learning new things,” she adds. “If you’re looking for a supportive and friendly environment where you can make unique and meaningful contributions to help keep people and their pets together, this is it!” Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents.
 Rebecca, who’s mom to Cash the Cat and Ender the dog, was drawn to volunteer because of her desire to help companion animals and their humans. Rebecca first worked with a legal aid organization immediately after law school where she helped people navigate the legal system to remain in their homes. Now, she is an animal rights attorney. So, Rebecca instantly fell in love with the mission of Phinney’s and is dedicated to working with the Board of Directors to contribute to the strength and longevity of the organization. We can’t thank Rebecca enough for spearheading our Legacy program, which gives people many options to support our cause while living and after. Her advice to anyone who’s thinking about volunteering for Phinney’s is to consider the many ways you can get involved and embrace the opportunity to contribute to the community while learning new skills and making new friends. Join the Fabric of Phinney’s!
Together, Phinney’s volunteers weave a fabric that blankets people and pets with love. Visit phinneys.org/volunteer if you would like to help us grow our special “quilt” by volunteering your own time and talents.
 Please join us in congratulating Judy Bell, Phinney's longtime vice president, on her new role as our president. We’re thrilled to announce that longtime Phinney’s volunteer, Judy Bell, has been appointed president.
As our vice president for the past seven years, Judy knows so much about our day-to-day operations, our strategic objectives, and nonprofit business administration in general. In addition to volunteering with Phinney’s, she has served as Clerk and Chair of our Fundraising Committee and previously assisted the Money Management, Protective Services and Meals On Wheels programs at Minuteman Senior Services. “Judy is extremely capable, organized and committed to Phinney’s cause of helping low-income people keep their pets,” says our outgoing President Morgan Ritz, who is taking over as our Fundraising Chair. Together, Judy, Morgan, and a team of other volunteers are busy planning our upcoming Holiday Festival, which takes place November 6 at Lincoln’s Pierce House. After a multi-year hiatus due to the pandemic, this will be such an amazing event for everyone who attends. Judy is also looking forward to working with our board of directors and volunteers on identifying new ways of raising awareness and funding, so Phinney’s can help more people and pets with expanded resources long into the future. “I look forward to leading us into a new phase of hope and renewal,” Judy says. We thank Morgan and Judy so much for their selfless contributions to our mission and look forward to our bright future. |
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