LOCAL GIVEBACK
Community has always been at the heart of the New England Payroll Conference. Extending that commitment to community by giving back is important. Each year, we partner with a local charity near our host location. Together and to date, NEPC attendees, sponsors and vendors have proudly raised and donated more than $13,500 in support of these generous organizations.
2026
HOMELAND HEROES FOUNDATION
Conference Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Homeland Heroes Foundation is dedicated to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families by providing essential resources that help restore stability, dignity, and independence. Through donations of furniture, mattresses, household goods, emergency housing assistance, food and gas cards, and holiday support, the foundation helps transform houses into homes for those facing difficult circumstances. With 91% of donations going directly to veterans and more than 1,000 veterans impacted in 2025, the Homeland Heroes Foundation is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
2025
TOMMY'S PLACE
Conference Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
Donation: $3,500
Tommy's Place brings joy and hope to children fighting cancer by providing unforgettable, week-long dream vacations for them and their families at no cost. Through its two magical vacation homes on Cape Cod, the foundation offers a welcoming retreat where families can relax, reconnect, and create lasting memories during some of life's most difficult moments. Serving children throughout New England ages 3 to 17 who are actively undergoing cancer treatment, Tommy's Place welcomes more than 100 families each year. Supported entirely by generous donors and community partners, the organization is committed to replacing fear and stress with laughter, comfort, and cherished family experiences.
2024
JEN'S FRIENDS CANCER FOUNDATION
Conference Location: North Conway, New Hampshire
Donation: $3,500
Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation is dedicated to easing the financial burden of cancer for patients and their families throughout the Mount Washington Valley by providing supplemental assistance for essential non-medical expenses. Operated entirely by volunteers, the organization helps cover costs such as housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation to treatment, allowing individuals to focus on healing rather than financial hardship. Committed to keeping support local, 100% of funds raised are used to directly benefit cancer patients and families within the community. Jen's Friends ensures that no one faces the challenges of cancer alone.
2023
Rosie's Place
Conference Location: Natick, Massachusetts
Donation: $3,000
Rosie's Place is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming community where poor and homeless women can maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and build more secure lives. Founded in 1974 as the first women-only shelter in the United States, the organization has grown to offer emergency shelter, nutritious meals, advocacy, education, wellness services, and housing support to more than 13,000 women each year. Operating without government funding, Rosie's Place relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. Guided by a commitment to social justice and unconditional support, the organization empowers women to overcome barriers and create lasting pathways to stability and independence.
