Topline Strategy had a very good year, and we’re excited to give back once again. This year, the firm is making donations on behalf of each employee to the charity of their choice.
Check out the charities our team selected below:
Alecia Bolduc
Charity: Camp Koala
Mission: Camp Koala’s purpose is to develop and administer autonomous volunteer programs of supportive care, free of charge, for children facing grief after the death of a close family member, their families and the bereaved.
Reason they selected this charity: Founded by a close friend’s family
Arthi Ranganathan and Dylan Moring
Charity: Doctors Without Borders
Mission: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Doctors Without Borders helps people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care.
Reason why Dylan selected this charity: My Aunt Esther served as a nurse on many MSF missions over 20 years, including Liberia (civil war), Sierra Leone (Ebola), and Tanzania (Rwandan refugees).
Ben Zaino
Charity: National Alliance On Mental Illness
Mission: NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.
Reason they selected this charity: Provides great resources to those suffering from serious mental illnesses.
Brittany Rideout-Kirsch
Charity: NH Lakes Association
Mission: NHLA’s mission is to keep New Hampshire’s lakes clean and healthy, now and in the future. Working to promote clean water policies, responsible use, and inspire the public to care for the lakes.
Reason they selected this charity: The lakes of NH have always been an important part of my life and continue to be my favorite place to visit. It’s important to keep the lakes clean for future generations of people and wildlife alike!
Charlie Weiler
Charity: Malaria Consortium
Mission: Malaria Consortium is an international nonprofit that specializes in the control of malaria, including seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
Reason they selected this charity: Because malaria kills 600,000 people a year and Malaria Consortium helps prevent it in the most affected areas.
Cydonia Edwards
Charity: Loon Preservation Committee
Mission: The Loon Preservation Committee’s mission is to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons throughout NH by monitoring the health and productivity of loon populations and promoting a greater understanding of loons and the larger natural world.
Reason they selected this charity: I spent summers growing up in NH’s lakes region admiring the loons and volunteering to help protect the species
Daniel Margolis
Charity: American Society for Suicide Prevention
Mission: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Eric Zoetmulder
Charity: Treasure Coast Community Singers
Mission: The Treasure Coast Community Singers is devoted to keeping people singing, creating purposeful music for the enrichment of the Treasure Coast. The TCCS supports 3 choirs for all age groups.
Reason they selected this charity: Eric and his daughter Kate are members of the 80 people general community choir.
Hien Truong
Charity: Feeding America
Mission: Feeding America is a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs. Our common goal is simple: help people get the food and resources they need to thrive. Everything we do focuses on getting nutritious food to communities – from sourcing food donations to advocating for policies that end hunger.
Jack Wiener
Charity: Buddy Dog
Mission: Buddy Dog is a no-kill animal shelter; over 1,000 homeless and abandoned animals each year find a new home through our shelter
Reason they selected this charity: Local animal shelter that my daughter Stephanie has volunteered at.
Jake Biderman
Charity: Solutions at Work
Mission: Solutions at Work provides resources to the homeless of Boston to find jobs, housing, and transportation while providing them with bare necessities like clothing
Reason they selected this charity: Eviction should never be a death sentence
Jay Chakraborty
Charity: World Wildlife Fund
Mission: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a leading global conservation organization dedicated to protecting the planet’s wildlife, habitats, and natural resources, striving for a harmonious balance between nature and human well-being. With innovative initiatives, partnerships, and a science-based approach, WWF works tirelessly to address critical environmental challenges and ensure a sustainable future for all.
Reason they selected this charity: I chose the WWF because conservation of nature and animals has always been a deep passion of mine, and their mission aligns with my commitment to preserving the beauty and biodiversity of our planet.
Jonathan Klein
Charity: National Resources Defense Council
Mihttp://worldwildlife.org/ssion: NRDC’s team of lawyers, scientists, and policy advocates have been on the frontlines waging fierce courtroom battles and hard-hitting campaigns to protect our climate, wildlife, lands, and most vulnerable communities.
Reason they selected this charity: I chose NRDC because they do vital work in protecting our natural work, which needs protecting.
Judith Chang
Charity: Seres
Mission: Empowers young people to be influential leaders capable of creating positive impact, building just and sustainable communities across Central America.
Reason they selected this charity: I met volunteers there who moved me with their passion for the mission and their community-focused approach to empowering youth in Central America.
Mimi Faulhaber
Charity: Boston Comics Arts Foundation
Mission: The Boston Comic Arts Foundation (BCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization committed to supporting local artists.
Reason they selected this charity: Local org that hosts a lot of free events supporting local Boston artists!
Pierce Widdecombe
Charity: Good Sports
Mission: Good Sports provides equitable access to sports and sports equipment for children in high-need communities.
Reason they selected this charity: Sports has always been important to me and was a huge part of my childhood and upbringing. A lot of the opportunities I had for schools, travel, and life experiences came through sport, so I hope the children supported by Good Sports are able to have opportunities presented to them through sport like I had.
Riya Bindlish
Charity: Rosie’s Place
Mission: Rosie’s Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach.
Reason they selected this charity: Rosie’s place provides many necessary resources to women in the community. I’m very passionate about women’s rights and Rosie’s does a great job of providing support in many ways
Shawn Chesbrough
Charity: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Mission: St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Reason they selected this charity: In loving memory.