Cheers to over $57,000 Raised for Local Youth!

Raise a Glass for Good, our 6th Annual Summer Benefit, brought together 125 community members, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and supporters on June 25, 2026 at the AC Hotel in downtown Portsmouth, raising more than $57,000 to help local youth from low-income families access sports, camps, arts programs, and other out-of-school activities.

The evening featured live music from RDMTION, fresh oysters from Swell Oyster Co., exceptional food, and a spirited live auction that included a golf weekend getaway to Pinehurst, NC, Portsmouth experience package, and dinner with a private chef. Guests also heard powerful mission moments from Danielle Eldon of The Chase Home and Board Member Nora McMorran, who shared the importance of ensuring every child has access to opportunities that help them learn, grow, and connect with their community.

Event sponsors included The Bauman Family Foundation at the Gold Level, Silver Sponsors Beth Israel Lahey Health Exeter Hospital, Exeter Area New Car Dealers, Holy Rosary Credit Union, and St. Germain Investment Management, and Bronze Sponsors Kennebunk Savings, Oxland Builders, and St. Mary’s Bank.

The success of Raise a Glass for Good reflects our community's commitment to ensuring all children have access to opportunities outside the classroom. The funds raised ensure that the programs and services we provide to so many deserving youth will not only continue, but also expand throughout the region.

Relive the fun through photos from photographer Matt Parker