The KEY Collective Raises over $57,000 at Raise a Glass for Good

PORTSMOUTH - The KEY Collective's Raise a Glass for Good event, the organization’s 6^th Annual Summer Benefit, brought together 125 community members, sponsors, donors, and supporters on June 25, 2026 at the AC Hotel in downtown Portsmouth, raising more than $57,000 to help local youth from low-income families access sports, camps, arts programs, and other out-of-school activities.

The evening featured live music from RDMTION, fresh oysters from Swell Oyster Co., exceptional food, and a spirited live auction that included a golf weekend getaway to Pinehurst, NC, a Portsmouth experience package, and a dinner with a private chef. Guests also heard powerful mission moments from Danielle Eldon of The Chase Home and KEY Collective Board Member Nora McMorran, who shared the importance of ensuring every child has access to opportunities that help them learn, grow, and connect with their community.

The event’s sponsors included The Bauman Family Foundation at the Gold Level, Silver Sponsors Beth Israel Lahey Health Exeter Hospital, Exeter Area New Car Dealers, Holy Rosary Credit Union, and St. Germain Investment Management, and Bronze Sponsors Kennebunk Savings, Oxland Builders, and St. Mary’s Bank.

"We are incredibly grateful for the support of everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and contributed to the event's success," said Kristyn LaFleur, founder & executive director of The KEY Collective. "The funds raised through Raise a Glass for Good will help more local youth participate in enriching activities that might otherwise be out of reach for their families."

The success of Raise a Glass for Good reflects the community's commitment to ensuring all children have access to opportunities outside the classroom. The funds raised ensure that the programs and services KEY Collective provides to so many deserving youth will not only continue, but also expand throughout the region.

About The KEY Collective

The KEY Collective is a nonprofit organization serving youth in the Exeter, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Seabrook school districts. Through its #areuin? card program, The KEY Collective helps low-income K-12 youth participate in out-of-school activities, with no red tape and no social stigma attached. During the 2025-2026 school year the organization served 700 kids across the Seacoast.

For more information, visit www.keycollective.org.