For a third year in a row, our friends at Boston Scientific and the Peripheral Interventions team have done it again! And, wow did they “turn it up” another notch this year!

Beginning during the pandemic (December 2020), the team wanted to find a way to give back and gather together to make an impact on their community. In fact, it was fun to see everyone away from Zoom and in the same room during that first event.

Led by Gina Paz, this coordinated collection and gift to Bridging has grown year after year! She has been instrumental in organizing her team. They have collected designated dollars for brand-new kitchen packs, cleaning kits, and in 2023, new sheet sets for Bridging clients.

This past winter, the Peripheral Interventions team raised $4,000, and Boston Scientific MATCHED those dollars, bringing the total budget to spend on new sheets to nearly $8,700. Working through Bridging’s in-kind donor partner at Bare Home, they were able to purchase 886 sets of new queen and full-size sheets.

“The Peripheral Interventions employees at Boston Scientific have been incredible champions for Bridging over the last three years,” says Diana Dalsin, director of strategic partnerships. “Not only have they donated their time, but their donations and matched funds from Boston Scientific have made a BIG difference in our organization. I look forward to our continued partnership!”

This year’s gift has an incredible impact for Bridging services!

“Going through the process of finding an apartment and budgeting is exhausting. When I got the information about Bridging it gave me that extra oomph and that confidence to move forward and do this on my own. …What matters most is just to have a bed.  I really appreciate it.  To only have an air mattress to sleep on for over a month — it’s not the greatest. Now I feel like I belong here. It’s where I need to be.” – Brianna, Bridging client spring 2022       

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Thanks to Boston Scientific and their Peripheral Interventions team, Bridging will continue to empower people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.

Thank you Boston Scientific and Peripheral Interventions team! We are grateful!