Thanksgiving Reflections

Earlier this month, we gathered in gratitude to celebrate the leadership and legacy of Melinda Lackey.  We recognize, in humility and thankfulness, that we are standing on her shoulders as we step into this next season at SEED.  

As we look back over this last year, there is much for us to recognize and give thanks for. Our deepest gratitude:

For those who have come before us and planted their seeds at SEED Impact:

• Former team members, partners, staff, volunteers, interns and consultants: Barry, Carlos, Danny, Stephanie B, Sarah W, Dave, Glenda, Lydia, Maria, Steve, Tommy, Ellen Z, Omera, Norma, Phoenix, Gabriel, Lorna, Asha, Steph, Jac, Rebeccah, Jessica S, Jorge, Mog, Keith, Esther, Sarah R, Michelle, Tony, Eva, Crystal, Rex, Guy, Jess, Rachel, Joe, Stephanie A, Bix, Lauren and Judy

• Former board members and special advisors: Robert, Danny, Louise, Sukey, Jim, Chris D, Ruma, Chris B, Belinda, Steven, Maureen, Brooke, Ellen Z, Anat, Gil, Hubie, Steve, Rachel, Andrew, Jeff, Mog, Anthony, Bradley, Forrest, Ellen L and Maria

• Former Tides advisors and support staff: Sonya, Jane, Yvette, Rosanne, Judi, Pam, Mike, Lori, Vickie, Farnaz, Laura, Carla, Brad, Melissa, Jamie, Shandy, Casey, Bella, Jenesha, Luba, Kenneth, Pauline, Bryan, Allen, Cathey, Irene, Jenny, Pauline, Jason, Carla, Kathleen, Ona, Wanda, Ly, Linda, Lisa, Maria, Joel, Dan, Erwin, Eric, Anissa, Lisa, Donald, Kali, Ashley, Katinka, Jonathan, Dan and Shirley

For our long-time partners who have weathered the unique and complex challenges that 2025 brought them with grace, resilience, tenacity and innovation:  

• Because Justice Matters 

• LitWorld 

• Roxbury Presbyterian Church Social Impact Center 

• The Alex House Project 

• Trinity Boston Connects 

• You Gotta Believe

• Young Women of Color Health Advocacy Coalition 

For new friends we’ve engaged with this year who share a common commitment and passion for communities and causes: 

• Abara

• Alliance for Positive Change

• Bryant

• CCDA

• Ciudad Nueva

• Connected for Kids

• Courtney

• Dora

• Durability Collective

• Enterprise for Youth

• Faith, Work, and Tech

• For Impact

• Griot Circle

• GTC 360

• Impact 100 NYC

• Kimberly

• Liminal

• Mike

• Nonprofit Hive 

• Oasis for Girls

• Path to Jobs 

• Renovare 

• Social Impact Solutions

For open doors in San Francisco, as we establish a new SEEDing Stronger Together cohort with youth-serving organizations in the Tenderloin, and leaders who have held the vision longer than we have, passing over the baton:

• Aseel - City Planning

• Esan and Kate - Tenderloin Community Benefit District

• Michael - Boys and Girls Club

For one of the most talented, dedicated, and creative staff teams you’ll meet, unified and eager to serve others:

• Amanda

• Barry

• Jacquelyn

• Morgan

• Stephanie

 Our current Tides advisors:

• Anissa

• Cardrice

• Donald

• Gregory

• Sidney

And for our new chair, long time board member Dan Bloomfield, who bridges this moment between SEED’s past and its future.  

And last but not least, the donors and funders who continually recognize the value and impact of investing in SEED’s work, without whom, none of this would be possible.  There are too many to name over the years, and most would prefer to give quietly.  Please know: we could not do any of this without you.  Your support of SEED is vital as we support others.  You have our deepest appreciation and gratitude.  

Sonja and Tracey