While a client’s financial success is the foundation of what we do at True North, we are
also stewards of positive change in our community. For several years, members of our team
have made a meaningful impact through volunteering, supporting or contributing to the
following charitable organizations and their missions. We hope that our efforts will inspire
and motivate others to do the same.
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Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust
Crowther, who became known nationally after he saved at least a dozen people before
ultimately dying in the South Tower collapse of the World Trade Center at the age of 24, was a
BC alumnus who played on the school’s lacrosse team. He was known for sporting a red bandana
under his helmet each practice and game, the same type of bandana he wore over his face to
protect himself from smoke as he guided others to safety during the September, 11, 2001
attack. Survivors remembered his red bandana when they told stories about a stranger who
repeatedly rushed back into the building to save people who needed help.
The Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established
in September 2001 by the Crowther Family to honor and keep their beloved son’s memory alive
through good works benefitting young people. The mission of the Welles Remy Crowther Trust
recognizes and awards academic and athletic excellence in young men and women who serve their
communities through education, health, recreation and character development. The Trust
supports other not-for-profit organizations that benefit young people through annual gifts and
special awards.
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The Julie Fund
The Julie Fund for Women’s Cancers, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is the single largest
source of philanthropic research funding for Massachusetts General Hospital’s Gynecologic
Cancer Research Program. The Fund has raised more than $3.5 million and has impacted thousands
of lives through its research funding, support of educational programs, and by providing
non-medical expenses for the families of women battling cancer.
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Mass General Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston)
Mass General Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston) volunteers have been a central part of
the hospital for over 200 years and are one of its most valued resources.
Volunteers represent all age groups, backgrounds and experiences, and they share a common
goal of making a world of difference at Massachusetts General Hospital. Each year, over 1300
volunteers provide over 90,000 hours of service to patients, families and visitors.
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Why Me
Why Me is a Worcester-based is a grass roots nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to
providing love and support services to families with childhood cancer. Why Me was started in
1985 by 13-year-old Sherry Shepherd during her four year battle with cancer. In the last
months of her life, Sherry became determined to do something that would have a lasting value
in the community to help children with cancer. With the help of her dad, she founded the
non-profit organization WHY ME, which stands for Worcester Help for Youth, Memories
Everlasting.
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Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives
of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Their
programs are free of charge and include confidence building activities and age-based support
groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone’s programs are
offered to children ages 7-17, and their families for the family programs, plus young adult
programs for 18-25 year olds.
