Help DEAFinitely Meet a $2,500 Challenge Match from The Lenny Zakim Fund

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Jul 29
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Every New or Increased Gift Goes Twice as Far

We're excited to share wonderful news with our DEAFinitely community!

The Lenny Zakim Fund (LZF) has awarded DEAFinitely, Inc. a $2,500 Challenge Match Grant—a vote of confidence in our mission and our future. Now we need your help to unlock every dollar of this generous opportunity.

From August 1 through December 1, 2026, every new or increased donation made in response to this Challenge Match campaign will be matched by LZF, dollar for dollar, up to $2,500.

That means your gift can have twice the impact in supporting DEAFinitely's work to create greater access, opportunity, and inclusion for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and families.

Why This Matters

This challenge is about more than raising funds.

The Lenny Zakim Fund created this grant to help nonprofits build stronger, more sustainable organizations by encouraging new supporters and inspiring existing donors to give a little more.

Every eligible gift helps DEAFinitely:

Reach new supporters who believe in our mission.
Strengthen our long-term sustainability.
Expand our impact throughout the communities we serve.
Demonstrate that our work has broad community support.

The stronger our community of donors becomes, the stronger DEAFinitely becomes.

How the Match Works

It's simple.

Between August 1 and December 1, 2026, LZF will match:

First-time donations from individuals, businesses, corporations, and foundations.
Increased gifts from current or returning donors. For example, if you donated $100 previously and increase your gift to $150 this year, the additional $50 qualifies for the match.
New or increased gifts made through this Challenge Match campaign, including online giving, email appeals, direct mail, social media, and qualifying event sponsorships.

Only donations made specifically in response to this Challenge Match campaign are eligible.

How You Can Help

Whether you've supported DEAFinitely before or are making your very first gift, you can help us reach this goal.

Here's how:

Make your first donation to DEAFinitely.
Increase your previous gift, even by a small amount.
Share this campaign with family, friends, and colleagues who care about accessibility and inclusion.
Encourage your employer or business to participate.

Every eligible dollar moves us closer to unlocking the full $2,500 match.

A Vote of Confidence Worth Celebrating

Receiving a Challenge Match Grant from The Lenny Zakim Fund is more than financial support—it's recognition that DEAFinitely is making a meaningful difference in our community.

Now it's our turn to show the strength of our community by meeting this challenge together.

Make Your Gift Today

Every new or increased donation made before December 1, 2026, helps unlock matching funds that will allow DEAFinitely to continue expanding programs, strengthening services, and building a more accessible future.

Together, we can turn one gift into twice the impact.

Donate today—and help us unlock the full $2,500 Challenge Match!