The Social Shift: Where Connecting Ends with Contribution

What if connection could create real impact?

Rooted & Reaching is a community-centered experience designed to bring together like-minded individuals who value connection, generosity, and giving back.

This is not your typical event.
This is a space to meet people who genuinely care about community, about impact, and about building meaningful relationships that go beyond small talk.

Join us for an intentional evening of connection where you’ll:

• Meet new people in a fun, welcoming environment
• Engage in meaningful conversations
• Build genuine connections with others who love to give back
• Enjoy curated drinks and light bites
• Be part of something bigger than yourself

✨ Our Mission
At Rooted & Reaching, we believe in creating a new kind of community; one that is both connected and impactful. Each event we host is centered around a specific need within our local community.

100% of proceeds from this event will go directly toward supporting families with children in Title 1 schools, helping provide meals and resources during the summer months when many students lose access to consistent school-provided meals and extra-curriculars.

This is the first of many gatherings where connection meets purpose, and where coming together creates real change.

Come for the experience.
Stay for the impact.
Leave with new connections.

Info: 5:00 PM — Doors Open
Welcome drinks, soft music, and light conversation
Question cards will be available to spark meaningful connections
5:20 PM — Welcome Moment
A short and warm introduction to the evening and our mission
5:30 PM — Speed Friending (Round 1)
Guided connection experience
• 4-minute rotations
• 6 rounds
6:00 PM — Break
Enjoy finger foods, take photos at the backdrop, and mingle freely
6:15 PM — Group Activity: “2 Truths & A Dream”
A fun, interactive way to connect with the entire room
6:35 PM — Open Mingle
Unstructured time to connect deeper
Music up slightly, conversations flowing
6:45 PM — Cause Reveal
A meaningful moment where we share exactly where proceeds are going and the impact we’re making together
6:55 PM — Closing + What’s Next
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