Mission Statement

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In Your Shoes, a giving circle, is an investment in our Westborough community. The mission of In Your Shoes is to make a difference in our community by contributing time, talents, and monetary resources to provide assistance and financial support to those in need. In Your Shoes is a not for profit organization duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that fosters and advocates volunteerism to contribute to the health and well being of the Westborough community.

The goals of In Your Shoes, a giving circle, are to:

• Encourage community among ourselves and those we serve.
• Educate and increase awareness of local neighbor needs.
• Promote volunteerism and effective philanthropy.
• Build a network that is a catalyst for positive change.
• Direct charitable dollars for change in the Westborough community.
• Vote, as defined in Section 8.02 of the IYS bylaws, to donate funds to other 501(c)(3) organizations in a way that benefits Westborough residents.