For half a century, Haymarket People’s Fund has funded New England anti-racist grassroots organizations that believe change is possible. Since 1974, we've been behind the scenes supporting almost every major social justice movement. We are forever grateful for this opportunity to serve local communities that share our vision of a world free of racism and oppressions, where peace and cooperation flourish. Thank you!

Thank You for Celebrating with Us!

We loved celebrating Mardi Gras style with you! Stay tuned for more updates and information
on events later this year to continue our 50th celebration!

We are over the moon about the launch of our 50th Anniversary Celebration! Everyone had an amazing time gathering again after so many years to enjoy the wonderful performances and learn about the history of Haymarket through our legendary leaders. We loved sharing this space with you and are more energized than ever to keep up this vital work supporting grassroots efforts in New England!

Thank you to our event co-chairs Mercedes Tompkins and Dorotea Manuela for leading and organizing this successful celebration!

Thank you to our MC Bethany VanDelft Moffi for spearheading our beautiful program with your hilarious jokes and remarks!

Thank you to Bella Noka from Native Green for welcoming us onto Turtle Island for our land acknowledgment which set a beautiful tone for our celebration of Haymarket's grantee organizations!

Thank you to our performers Toussaint the Liberator, Foundation Movement, Good Trouble Brass Band, Myriam Ortiz, and Sergio Reyes for your moving and electric performances to honor Haymarket's legacy!

Thank you to our panelists Ayeesha Lane (Haymarket's Board President), George Pillsbury (Haymarket's Founder), Pat Maher (Haymarket's Former Executive Director), Ron Chisom (Co-Founder of the People's Institute), and Ditra Edwards (Co-Founder and Director of Haymarket Grantee SISTA Fire) for your educational insights into our organization's history, evolution, and contributions so that we all can continue this necessary grassroots work!

Thank you to our other program leaders Dorotea Manuela, Elaine Reily, Hilary Graham, Mercedes Tompkins, Sarika Tandon and everyone else behind the scenes who made this event possible!

Thank you to our staff members Jennifer Dowdell-Rosario and Kathryn Destin for your amazing efforts event planning and spearheading all our 50th Anniversary communications!

A Note from Karla Nicholson,
Executive Director

While the main event has come to the end, Haymarket still needs your support to help us reach our $1 million goal. Your contribution will help us sustain our essential funding of grassroots organizations in New England and provide special Anniversary grants.

We also need your support to raise $100,000 for our new Trailblazer Sabbatical Fund! We've raised $25,500 so far and will need your support to raise the remaining $74,500! At Haymarket, we've found that sabbaticals are a significant investment that rejuvenates and refreshes our team, contributing to the longevity of our staff. For some time, grantees have expressed sentiments of burnout. Haymarket has historically provided sabbaticals. We plan to continue this tradition while setting a precedent for other organizations and funders. We understand the importance of rest in grassroots movements and will continue to make space for rejuvenation.

THE TIME IS NOW TO INVEST
IN GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT BUILDING!!!

Help us Continue Our Legacy!

Become a changemaker by donating to the Haymarket People's Fund to help us reach our goal of $1 million. Your contribution will not only help us sustain Haymarket’s essential work for the next decade but also will help us celebrate our grantee partners with special Anniversary grants.

Over the last 50 years, Haymarket has accomplished: