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During our 14th consecutive season of 31 Nights of Light, we will highlight 28 amazing local nonprofits and 3 holidays.

The holidays are built upon tradition, and this one has become a Boston favorite. During the month of December, Prudential Center puts a literal spotlight on participating nonprofit organizations through 31 Nights of Light — a custom that’s been shining for 14 consecutive years.

Each night, the top of Prudential Center is lit a different color in support of that night’s partner. Inside we’ve staged a large symbolic switch, which organizations can opt to flip, providing additional awareness and a chance to celebrate their hard work. By the time New Year’s Eve arrives, you will have seen the tower light up 31 times in celebration of 28 local nonprofits and 3 holidays. This year, we are recognizing the following organizations:

December 1 | Heading Home – Blue/Gold

Heading Home is one of Boston’s leading providers of emergency shelter, transitional, and permanent housing for extremely low-income families and individuals currently or formerly experiencing homelessness.

December 2 | Beats By Girlz – Purple

Beats By Girlz is empowering the next generation of women and gender-expansive people through music and technology by giving them access to the tools, resources, education, and community support necessary to foster growth.

December 3 | Boston Bruins Foundation – White/Gold

The Boston Bruins Foundation is a nonprofit that collaborates with charitable organizations that demonstrate a commitment to health and wellness, education, and athletics.

December 4 | One Mission – Purple

Cancer can steal childhood – One Mission helps children get it back through programs and activities that foster friendship, fun, and positive distractions from treatment. Whether it’s putting on holiday celebrations, providing art and music therapy, or paying for expensive hospital parking, they make life brighter for children and their families from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

December 5 | Team IMPACT – Blue

Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating long-term, life-changing experiences for everyone involved.

December 6 | National Brain Tumor Society – Blue/White

The National Brain Tumor Society is a nonprofit community of thousands working toward one cause — conquering and curing brain tumors through innovative, transformative research.

December 7 | Canine Companions – Blue/Gold

Canine Companions is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient.

December 8 | MAXCourage – Blue

For over 30 years, MAXCourage has supported students and teachers in Boston and beyond with its free English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum.

December 9 | Big Sister Boston Association of Greater Boston – Purple

Big Sister Boston Association of Greater Boston ignites girls’ passion and power to succeed through positive mentoring relationships with women and enrichment programs that support girls’ healthy development. 

December 10 | Dress for Success – Maroon

Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 

December 11 | Mass General Hospital/MGH Fund – Teal/Blue

Massachusetts General Hospital Fund makes a difference in the areas of greatest need by continuing to advance research in new drug therapies and protocols, make breakthroughs in treatments, provide unsurpassed patient care, and expand services to our community in New England and across the globe. 

December 12 | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts – Green

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts help lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. 

December 13 | FriendshipWorks – Purple

Since 1984, FriendshipWorks has worked to reduce elder isolation by connecting volunteers with older adults for friendship and support.

December 14 | Minds Matter Boston – Blue/Teal

Minds Matter Boston connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.

December 15 | Women’s Lunch Place – Green

Women’s Lunch Place provides healthy meals, essentials, and one-on-one assistance from a daytime shelter and advocacy center in Boston dedicated to helping women experiencing homelessness, hunger and poverty. 

December 16 | Herren Project – Purple

Herren Project helps individuals and families to live healthy, fulfilling lives by preventing substance misuse, celebrating recovery, and creating resilient communities.

December 17 | Parkinson’s Foundation New England – Teal

Parkinson’s Foundation New England makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. 

December 18 | Hanukkah – Blue

Hanukkah is celebrated from Sunday, December 18 to Monday, December 26 in 2022.

December 19 | Voices of Hope – Red/Purple

Voices of Hope is a registered, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with more than 150 active members who share a passion for the performing arts and a desire to join the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research.

December 20 | Beacon Hill Village – Rainbow

Beacon Hill Village has been redefining aging in downtown Boston for two decades. They are a member-led community of active, creative and independent adults aged 50 and older, who connect with and care for one another through an array of support services, social and wellness programs, cultural and educational activities, and excursions.

December 21 | Perkins School for the Blind – Blue

Perkins School for the Blind is the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults who have multiple disabilities and visual impairments. They believe every child can learn and learning is for life.

December 22 | Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) – Purple

Since 1878, MSPCC has been on the forefront of innovative services and passionate advocacy to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children and families. To prevent child abuse, MSPCC focuses on the needs of both the child and the parent. They know the best way to keep children safe and healthy is to promote nurturing, stable environments for children, prevent adverse childhood experiences, and intervene when trauma occurs.

December 23 | Rescuing Leftover Cuisine – Teal

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit food rescue organization, operating across the United States and headquartered in New York City, that redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity.

December 24 | New England Donor Services – Green/Blue

New England Donor Services coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Through its federally designated organ procurement organization, New England Organ Bank (NEOB), and its centralized tissue donation services operation, NEDS serves thousands of donor families each year who have generously made the decision to donate and honors the wishes of those who registered as donors and gave the gift of life.

December 25 | Christmas – Red & Green

December 26 | RESPOND, Inc. – Green

RESPOND, a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence, is New England’s first domestic violence prevention agency and the second in the nation. For nearly 50 years RESPOND has provided life-saving shelter, support services, and training and education to more than 100,000 members of the community. Services are free, confidential, and available to all survivors of domestic abuse — no matter their age or gender.

December 27 | Victim’s Rights Law Center – Blue/White

The Victim’s Right Canter provides free, comprehensive legal services for sexual assault victims with civil legal issues in Massachusetts and Oregon. Attorneys harness their knowledge from representing survivors to train professionals nationwide to improve the response to sexual violence.

December 28 | Room to Grow – Teal/Blue

Room to Grow supports parents and caregivers as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start. Families in our program develop strategies to promote their children’s development, select baby and toddler items for their children, and connect with other local organizations and community resources that can expand their support network. 

December 29 | American Cancer Society – Blue

The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until they do, they’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.

December 30 | Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) – Orange

The mission of Easterseals Massachusetts is to provide services to ensure children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. With an individualized approach to all services, ESMA focuses on the power of unlocking every person’s full potential.

December 31 | New Year’s Eve – Gold

 

We’re excited that you’ll get to honor and celebrate these tremendous organizations with us throughout the month of December. Make sure to tag @pruboston and #31NightsofLight in any photos and videos you post throughout this event — we’ll be sharing our favorites on social media each week.

Happy holidays and happy New Year from your friends at The Pru!