1. DFC CROWDFUND CAMPAIGN IS
at $12,750 that's 64%!

We need $7,153 more
to reach our goal of $19,903 by June 5.

If everyone who opened this email gives what they can,
we'd get to 70% or more by Monday and 100% before June 5!

Can YOU help DFC get to 70%+ this weekend?
Cooperation is our approach.  Justice is our Goal!

CLICK HERE to DONATE
Thank you to the Many who have helped raise $12,750 so far.
Every $1 will be matched with $2 by MGCC.  

Use the share links at the top to
Ask a friend to contribute to Boston's community-owned grocery store.
 

We are raising $19,903 needed to buy new equipment
for the GRAB & GO section of the store that costs $59,709
which wasn't included in the original equipment budget.  
With the 2:1 match, we only need to raise $19,903!
and we are 64% of the way there!!!

GET INVOLVED WITH THE CO-OP THIS SUMMER

2. JOIN A DFC COMMITTEE: We are looking for volunteers to join these committees:
Communications - writing emails, social media posts, newsletters, press releases, etc.  Interested? Please click HERE to email Robin.
Fundraising - help secure funds needed for the store's operation. Experience with grant writing and reporting. If interested, please click HERE to email Jenny.
Store Planning - varying tasks to get to store completion and planning store opening events.  For instance, last week was the painting of store murals and making DFC buttons. If interested, please click HERE to email Haley.  See pictures below.

3. SAVE THE DATE:  TUES. JUNE 20 7-8:30p ANNUAL DFC MEMBER-OWNERS MEETING on ZOOM.  Vote for DFC Board Members (more details to come). All are welcome to attend, not just member-owners.

4. REMEMBER TO CHECK OUR EMAILS. WE'RE OPENING THIS SUMMER!!

5. SUPPORT THE CO-OP AT THESE COMMUNITY EVENTS: 
Bring a friend and attend a community event where DFC will be.  Come by and say hi.  Show your support with a DFC t-shirt. Wear one, Buy One $20 each. Volunteer to help promote The Co-op's summer opening!!  CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER 

Sat. JUNE 3, 2nd Annual DORCHFEST, location and times TBA.  Hear local musicians on neighbors' porches and look for DFC.  Buy a DFC t-shirt to wear to the parade the next day!

**Sun. JUNE 4 (1-5p) Annual DORCHESTER DAY PARADE!!!
Walk with us in the parade this year**to let the community know
DFC IS OPENING THIS SUMMER! 
Bring a friend with you. Click Here to Sign Up today. 


Sun. JUNE 18 (5-8p) DFC & THE TRUSTEES'
Annual JUNETEENTH event at Nightingale Community Gardens, 512 Park St. Dorchester.  
Featuring spoken word by PORSHA OLAYIWOLA, Boston's Poet Laureate, music for dancing provided by D.J. Nelski, plus arts & crafts and food vendors.  No rain date, so pray for good weather!!  Free and open to the public.  RSVP not required but appreciated for planning:  bit.ly/juneteenthgarden.  Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2GtX3aSZF

Sat. JUNE 24 (12-4p) RONAN PARK Annual KITE FESTIVAL at Ronan Park Dorchester, more info to come.

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DFC is More than just a store!

Cooperation is our approach.  Justice is our Goal!
All are welcome to JOIN US!  Today is a great day to join.