— mission —

Togetherism™ embodies our belief that capitalism can be harnessed for good. We are a registered 501c3 nonprofit that acts like a foundation. We give small cash grants to nonprofit organizations that seek to improve our relationships with one another and with the natural world. Some of the organizations we support are working to create a more equitable society, while others enable us to become kinder to our planet and to the other species that share our globe. We are funded by a dedicated revenue stream from Blue Room™ Investing.

 — helping hand initiative —

A Shot for Life Project

The Helping Hand Initiative is Togetherism’s first cause. It was developed in light of the George Floyd protests and the erupting momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement. Within the exceedingly clear racial divisions of our country lie systemic socioeconomic disparities that continue to disadvantage minorities, and these disparities have only continued to deepen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected the Black community and small businesses.

Based in Boston and Los Angeles, we are a small group of college students and graduates that believe small businesses are a crucial part of the communities they serve. The Helping Hand Initiative intends to work locally with small businesses in these two cities, focusing our efforts in particular with businesses that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability. As a nonprofit, our primary goals are as follows:

1. Financially support the small businesses we work with via funds collected through grass root donations and donation-matching from larger companies. Providing funding will sustain the growth of community-oriented culture and help these businesses outlast the economic hardship of the current pandemic, as well as promote a more diverse landscape of small businesses for the future.

2. Highlight the services and backgrounds of the people and businesses we support. We hope to bring awareness to the ways that individuals can support these businesses, continuing to strengthen their community network and longevity. In addition, while our financial support focuses on local businesses, we recognize the importance of supporting diversity and entrepreneurship in online commerce, and plan to use our platform to spread the word about these businesses.

In short, the Helping Hand Initiative is intended to be a temporary vehicle of financial support for the businesses that need it most. We hope to encourage small businesses to continue to develop and grow their community despite the racial, social, and economic barriers they may be facing. This is one small way that we can show our local stores and entrepreneurs that we still care. 

To say that COVID-19 has halted local consumerism is an understatement. We think that immediate aid to local communities to weather the COVID storm is very critical. This is a temporary vehicle of support, but one that we feel is very important. 

With this in mind, we believe that this is the best way that we can do our part during this time. COVID is taking its toll on a lot of local stores, this is one way to show that people still care!

 — people —

Nina Sohn is the founder and director of Togetherism. Previously, she worked as a financial analyst at Janus Capital Group, then started her own fashion design business. She is also a full-time mother to three children and a foster mom to dozens of rescue puppies. Nina is active in her community and serves as a trustee on the board of MCA Denver, where she chairs the Nominating Committee. She holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology and art from the University of California Irvine. 

Ian Carter leads the social justice team at Togetherism, and also works as an Impact Fund Analyst for Blue Room. He is a recent graduate of Dartmouth College, where he majored in political science and government. He is also a student athlete and has been a volunteer for the Special Olympics. Previously he served as a client services intern at Dodge & Cox, and a market research intern at UNION Los Angeles.

 — blue room™ —

Blue Room is a private investment company that seeks to amplify the power of human togetherness. Through best-in-class investing, Blue Room seeks to change the world. Blue Room offers investors the opportunity to buy stock in hand-selected public companies, take angel ownership stakes in private companies with meaningful social missions, and invest in recognized artists who are poised to become significant producers of new work. Blue Room dedicates ten percent of its revenues before expenses to Togetherism, so that revenue can be used to make grants to nonprofits that seek to improve our relationships with one another and with the natural environment. As Blue Room grows, so do we, and so does our capacity to do good in the world.

— togetherism HQ —

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