News  MCSW: 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Boston, MA — On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a gala dinner. The event will honor the past, present, and future of the organization committed to ensuring that all women and girls in the Commonwealth can thrive.

The 25th anniversary celebration will be an in-person gathering of past commissioners, current partners, and leaders from across the Commonwealth committed to uplifting the lives of women and girls.

This event is open to the public and we welcome all individuals and organizations to participate and create community with us. With powerful speakers, inspiring content, and incredible networking, you’ll learn from and with a community of community leaders.

Discount codes are available for MCSW Regional commissioners, emerita, and alumnae commissioners. In addition, cost should not be a barrier to celebrating with us. Pay what you can options are available on a sliding scale as needed. Contact MCSW Executive Director Shaitia Spruell at shaitia.spruell@mass.gov if you need additional support. Purchase your tickets now.

When: Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 6-7pm Networking Hour | 7-9pm dinner and program |

Where: Lombardos

Why: Purchase a ticket or sponsor the event to support and scale up our Girls Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (GELI) youth programming. The initiative empowers female-identifying youth in areas that are meaningful and important per region by providing educational workshops, skill-building and the opportunity to connect with their peers across the state. Our programs help us guide policy recommendations to legislators and government agencies that will directly address inequities impacting women and girls and enhance opportunities for them in all aspects of life.

Tickets: The fundraising gala has several available sponsorship and ticket levels.

• VIP: $250
• General Admission: $125
• Student Rate: $25

To Sponsor the Event

Interested in sponsoring this event? Check out our MCSW 25th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities. Download the fillable PDF and return to MCSW Executive Director Shaitia Spruell:

Phone: (617) 670-8260 / Email: shaitia.spruell@mass.gov.

To Make a Donation

We would be grateful to receive your donation via our PayPal page or by check made payable to “MCSW.” MCSW is a 509(a)(1) Independent Massachusetts State Agency.

Please be sure to include your email address and phone number on the submission. To ensure inclusion in the program book, please submit your sponsorship pledge by May 1, 2023. Contact mcsw@mass.gov with any questions.

Event Accessibility and Available Accommodations

MCSW is committed to ensuring all of our events are open and accessible to the public. If you are a D/deaf or person hard of hearing with a disability who requires an accommodation or are someone who would benefit from language interpretation in a language other than English (ex: Spanish, Portuguese, etc.), please indicate your need upon registration.

Privacy Matters to Us. However, attendees names and images may become visible during the event. By registering for this event, you give your permission for your likeness to be included in all materials created by MCSW, including but not limited to print, electronic, and social media.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. We welcome your financial support to sustain our work. Review our MCSW 25th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities. Download the fillable PDF and return to MCSW Executive Director Shaitia Spruell: (617) 670-8260 / Email: shaitia.spruell@mass.gov.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors: 

Advocate Level Sponsor: Wayside Youth & Family Support Network provides a wide variety of mental health counseling and family support services to children, young adults and families in Massachusetts.