2024
Impact Report

The Prudential Center Tower in Boston lit orange in honor of AllPaths' 50th Anniversary and National Infertility Awareness Week, April 25, 2024 - 📷 Deborah J Karson

I love this organization - what it stands for and the people involved. Thanks for all you do!
AllPaths Community Member

Each year our organization is excited to put together and share our annual report! This one feels particularly gratifying because 2024 was extra special. Let’s see, it was our 50^th anniversary, which we celebrated with a party in each state in our beautiful region (you can check out the fun we had in these photos!). While keeping up with the business of organizing support groups, fighting the good fight for legislation in the six New England states, weighing in on federal advocacy, and more- we also changed our organization’s name – from Resolve New England to AllPaths Family Building!

In 2024, we sought to protect access to the amazing fertility care that can make dreams of parenthood come true, including for many of us on the AllPaths board and staff. Unfortunately, our community at large also faced unprecedented legal and policy threats to reproductive health care, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). We stand ready to continue to fight back with our partners!

On a personal level, last June, I was honored to take the reins as President of the AllPaths board, succeeding the extremely effective, calm and successful tenure of Jennifer Redmond. This organization is so dear to me and to all of us. We want everyone to have access to the options, resources, and psychosocial support that they need when trying to build the family of their dreams.

My heart - and all our hearts at AllPaths - are always with those working so hard to grow their families. ALWAYS.

I hope you enjoy looking back at the impact we made – together – in 2024. Now, let's see what kind of magic we can conjure up in 2025! The work is already well underway.

With respect,

P.S. YOUR input and involvement are very welcome! Let us know how and when you want to participate - we’ll design the perfect opportunity for you.

By the Numbers:

graphic that says: In 2024, 950 group attendees group attendees found support and community across 30 states and 5 countries.

graphic that says: our amazing volunteers led over 296 groups in 2024 covering 19 different family building topics... [This graphic is clickable]

graphic saying: including the new Building Military Families Group in collaboration with our friends at Building Military Families Network.

circle graphic depicting the breakdown of group attendance by topic

I am so grateful that on this journey I had the AllPaths support groups. They were truly a lifeline for me during a difficult year and gave me support, questions to consider, and people to relate to that I had nowhere else.
AllPaths Community Member

Special Thanks:

graphic saying: Our 43 peer leaders volunteered over 960 hours of their time over the course of the year [This graphic is clickable]

graphic that says: We're so grateful for each and every volunteer, but would like to give a special shoutout to a few who celebrated their 10th year as group leaders in 2024:

graphic that says: thank you and congratulations to Erin C, Chrissy H, Erin W, Carissa S

By the Numbers:

graphic that says: Since its creation in July, our new Resource Library has helped over 8.5K people connect with information, tools, insights, and validation. [This graphic is clickable]

graphic: We also added 20 new providers to our Directory of Professional Services and Members. [This graphic is clickable]

graphic saying: And provided free insurance consultations to 32 families. [This graphic is clickable]

Introducing the AllPaths Podcast

Making its debut in 2024, the AllPaths Podcast has quickly become a key vehicle for our mission of wanting every person, no matter the paths traveled, to be able to try to grow the family of their dreams.

The format of our podcast is simple but compelling: each episode features a conversation with someone who is navigating or has navigated a challenging family building journey or with an expert in this space. It’s been wonderful for our organization to have a new way to elevate different voices in our community, raise awareness, encourage empathy, foster connection and inspire action. Providing a window into the complexity of family building in a dynamic and accessible format, the AllPaths Podcast has already garnered a strong following. The show's success also underscores our commitment to making resources accessible to all and to creating meaningful connections for our community in whatever way is best for each individual.

As the AllPaths Podcast continues to grow, we are excited to bring more powerful stories, in-depth explorations of resources and family building options, and advocacy action steps. Together our community can help every family have emotional support and accessible paths during their family building journey!

Resource Library Highlights:

graphic saying: "Listen now" with a photo of a smart phone with the podcast show page showing [This graphic is clickable]

graphic saying: "Our most read magazine article of 2024" with a tablet screen showing the cover of 'Mixed Feelings Lessons from the Multiracial Donor-Conceived Community' [This graphic is clickable]

Graphic saying: "Our most watched YouTube video of 2024" with a laptop screen showing the cover of the video 'Adoption from Foster Care with Liz Joyal of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange' [This graphic is clickable]

By the Numbers:

graphic saying: We proudly supported over 20 bills at the state and federal levels this year.

graphic saying: Stronger together, AllPaths was an active member of 7 incredible family building coalitions in 2024, including...

graphic saying: co-chairing the Massachusetts Parentage Act Coalition to legislative victory! [this graphic is clickable]

2024 AllPaths Advocacy Award

AllPaths was thrilled to present this year's Advocacy Award to Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy at GLAD Law.

We have proudly worked with Polly to advocate for parentage bills throughout New England, namely Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as inclusive fertility insurance bills. We were overjoyed when the Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA) became law last summer! Polly is a tireless, knowledgeable and effective advocate. She is dedicated to ensuring that all people have access to fertility and family building, and that all families will be protected regardless of how they were formed.

You can listen to Polly talk about her story and her work, as well as hear the presentation of the Advocacy Award during our 2024 Footsteps for Family Building Walk, on Polly's episode of the AllPaths Podcast.

Listen Now

Polly speaking at the MPA signing on Aug. 12, 2024.

2024 Victories:

graphic saying: AllPaths was proud to advocate successfully for earned sick leave in Massachusetts for "an employee's own physical and mental health needs, and those of their spouse if [they or their spouse] experiences pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption, or surrogacy" with the passage of the "Act Promoting Access to Midwifery Care and Out-of-Hospital Birth Options."

graphic saying: We also helped Massachusetts become the 18th state to pass a fertility preservation law. [clickable graphic]

graphic saying: AllPaths was honored to be one of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant awardees. In 2025, this grant will be used to support our advocacy efforts in Vermont, collaborate with advocates across the country, and train and empower new family building advocates. [clickable graphic]

By the Numbers:

graphic saying: More than 300 walkers came together across New England and beyond [This graphic is clickable]

Graphic saying: "in celebration of our 10th annual walk" with sneaker graphics

graphic saying: Raising $108,854.25 - an amazing 108% of our goal!

Thank you to all of the walkers, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and event staff that helped make this our most successful Walk yet.

Whether you walked with us in Ashland, MA or elsewhere around the world, thank you for supporting our mission and celebrating this wonderful community!

Graphic saying: Special thanks to this year's top fundraisers: Molly D, Lauren D, Kate D, Jill K, Lauren W

Group photo of AllPaths Board Members, Staff, & Walk Committee Members with text saying: Check out more of this year's celebration with walk photos, video, and more! [This graphic is clickable]

graphic saying: Save the Date for Footsteps for Family Building 2025 Oct. 5th

To our Supporters and Donors

AllPaths is truly grateful for each and every donation we receive. The generosity of our community makes our mission possible.

We are pleased to specifically acknowledge many of our donors from 2024 for the invaluable support you have provided.

$5,000+

In honor of Much Wanted Families
Pamela and Stuart Mathews
Rwanda Infertility Initiative

$2,500+

The Beker Foundation
Amy Davis and Frank Dunau

$1,000+

In honor of the amazing Chrusciel Family
Chris and Marisa Bortlik
Joellie Colon
Lauren and Ryan Delaney
Leonard DiNardo
Donna Hale and John Donovan
Lisa Donovan
Molly Donovan and John Galvin
Joe and Nancy Fleming
Denise Guarino
Lea Hachigian and Tomasz Kula
Chrissy Hanisco and Scott Dodge
BriAnna Johnson
Jason, Jill and Tristan Kniebel
Aprill and Brian Lane
LaMone M. Downey Leonard, LICSW, Rising Hope Counseling and Wellness
Colin D. Moore
Janene Oleaga
Dr. Samuel C. Pang
Elizabeth and Tim Pedersen
Jennifer and Philip Redmond
Amy and Mike St. Andre
Alyssa and Eric Scruggs
Dana and Garhett Solomon
Dr. and Mrs. Aaron K. Styer
WEST by Kitt Shapiro
Mary Zanor

$500+

Jennifer Alves
Dr. Eden Cardozo
Cerca Talent
Caitlin Donovan
Robyn and Dan Gallagher
Alexis Goulette
Kier Byrnes Run Club
Linda and Charles Kniebel
Mark Leondires and Greg Zola
Gina-Marie Madow
LeeMichael McLean
Philip and Marjorie Odeen
Lisa Rosenthal and Bill Kahan
Wandering Soul Beer, In memory of Melody Ingrid Smith

$250+

In honor of Kerry Kavanaugh
In honor of Alicia Wright
Lisa Burzdak
Lee and Jarrett Collins
Alexander and Sibylle Dyer
Caroline Dynan
Betsy and Raphael Edwards
Elaine Galvin
Andrea Grealish
Stacey Ihnat
Jenn Johnson
Kerry Kavanaugh and Jason Solowski
Dr. Ben Lannon
Dr. Robert Oates
Leah and Andrew Peterson
Dianne Saslaw
Six Branches Family Acupuncture
Patricia Soule
Jenny Sperling
Allison Stockel
Remick and Cathy Wallace
Brooke Yeager

We have made every effort for this list to be accurate and comprehensive. However, if you notice any accidental error or oversight, please notify us at admin@allpathsfb.org. Thank you!

Support Our Work

To Our Board

Thank you to our wonderful Board of Directors. Your unwavering support, strategic guidance, and tireless commitment to our mission have been instrumental in driving the success of our programs and initiatives.

We are honored to have each of you as partners in this important work. Thanks for making our 50th year such an impactful one! Your time, expertise, and passion helps ensure we will continue to grow and thrive for many years to come.

collage of photos of Board Members throughout 2024

To our 2024 Circle of Support Members

AllPaths is grateful to the members of our Circle of Support, our premier corporate partners. The collaboration and generosity of the Circle of Support are vital to our ability to support and advocate for all who are struggling to grow their families. Thank you!