Prepare for winter 2026

The Prepare For Winter Dinner is On The Rise’s annual fundraising event, a premier event in Cambridge with over 300 attendees, inspiring presentations, and a delicious dinner. The dinner raises over $250,000 of On The Rise’s annual budget, and is critical to keeping the doors open to people who have no place to go during cold winter days.

join us as we prepare for winter

For over 30 years, On The Rise’s Safe Haven has offered not just shelter, but connection and hope.

Join us at the Prepare For Winter Dinner on Oct 2 to celebrate this impact. Your support provides life-saving community and care all season long.

EVENT DETAILS

When: Friday, October 2, 6:00 PM

Where: Royal Sonesta Hotel Cambridge, MA

Program & Menu TBA

2026 prepare for winter dinner menu

Crisp Local Red & Green Leaf Lettuce

tear drop peppers| cotija cheese | toasted corn nuts | chipotle ranch dressing

Garlic & Herb Seared Filet

haricot vert| beet & sweet potato hash | warm horseradish cream sauce

- OR -

Fall Cheese Ravioli (gluten free)

roasted fall squashes | sage brown butter | shaved parmesan | fried sage

Sweet Potato Chèvre Cheesecake (gluten free)

gingersnap crust | whipped creme fraiche | vanilla anglaise | pepita brittle

past event photos

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

- sponsors -

Visionary sustainers

1369 Coffee House

Mt. Auburn Hospital

Champions

East Cambridge Savings Bank

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

Gilbane

Morgan Stanley

PCA

Partner

Beacon Bank

Charles R. Myer & Partners

Compass Planning Associates

Foliot Furniture

MIT

- in-kind supporters -

Boston Event Divas

Royal Sonesta

Spindler Confections

Vineyard Road