One industry.
One mission.
One community.
Collective impact that lasts.

Uniting New England's residential design and build community to create lasting impact through collective giving.

Become a Member Ways to Donate

Strengthened by collaboration.

Driven by
collective giving.

Built on
connection.

Our Story

The Truss Effect

Each contributes individually. Together, we create impact none of us could achieve alone.

OneTruss is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization made up of individuals from New England's residential design and build industry who have come together to raise money, support meaningful causes, and make a difference in people's lives.

As builders, architects, designers, tradespeople, suppliers, and industry partners, we've spent our careers creating extraordinary homes. This experience has made us more aware of those in our communities who may not have the same opportunities, resources, and support.

OneTruss turns that awareness into action. By pooling our financial contributions, relationships, expertise, and resources, we can support charitable organizations and help people and families who need it most.

Much like a structural truss, our individual contributions become stronger when connected, allowing us to create a far greater impact together than we could alone.

Our Giving Focus

Each OneTruss board member and donor can nominate causes that matter to them. Together, we identify where our community can make a meaningful difference through funding, expertise, donated goods and services, volunteer time, and hands-on support.

From supporting healthcare heroes to investing in veterans, children, families, and local communities, our giving is already making a meaningful difference.

To date, our OneTruss community has raised

$700,000+

with plans to expand that impact through a matching challenge this fall.

Local Children & Families

Healthcare & First Responders

Veteran Causes

Housing & Community

Local & Emerging Needs

How Our Giving Works

Our support goes beyond writing a check. OneTruss puts the experience, resources, and relationships of our industry to work, from improving nonprofit and community spaces to responding to unexpected needs.

We also keep overhead exceptionally low, allowing the overwhelming majority of contributions to go directly to the people, organizations, and projects we support.

Our 2026 Charitable Initiatives

This year, OneTruss is proud to support the following organizations making a meaningful difference:

Organization

What They Do

Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE)

Works with communities to advance environmental justice and create healthier, more equitable neighborhoods. ace-ej.org

Boston Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)

Advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect as they navigate the court and child-welfare systems. bostoncasa.org

Cambridge Community Foundation

Connects people, ideas, and resources to address community needs and expand opportunity throughout Cambridge. cambridgecf.org

The Green House: William's Be Yourself Challenge

Creating a place of hope, healing, and connection for children and families navigating grief and loss. williamsbeyourselfchallenge.org

Health Heroes

Supports nurses, healthcare professionals, and first responders serving on the front lines of our communities.

The Home for Little Wanderers

Provides behavioral health, therapeutic, educational, and community-based services to children, young adults, and families. thehome.org

Home Base

Provides clinical care, wellness programs, and support for veterans, service members, and their families. homebase.org

Horizons for Homeless Children

Supports children experiencing homelessness through early education, play, and family-focused programs. horizonschildren.org

Household Goods

Helps individuals and families establish homes by providing essential furniture and household items. householdgoods.org

Nick's House Boston (HEADstrong)

Provides free lodging and support for individuals and families traveling to Boston for cancer treatment. headstrong.org

Resilient Retreat

Supports survivors of trauma and abuse through programs focused on healing, resilience, and well-being. resilientretreat.org

Tommy's Place

Provides magical, memory-making vacations for children fighting cancer and their families. tommysplace.org

Waltham House

Provides a safe, supportive residential environment and specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth. thehome.org/programs/waltham-house

Women's Lunch Place

Provides meals, basic necessities, advocacy, and supportive services to women experiencing homelessness and poverty. womenslunchplace.org

Our Organizational Giving Goals

Unite New England's residential design and build industry.

Build a sustainable annual giving platform.

Support transformational causes.

Create measurable community impact.

Our Community

More than a fund. A Community.

Builders, architects, designers, trades, vendors and industry partners — united to guide the organization, nominate meaningful causes, and create lasting impact together.

Advisory Board

Rick Bertolami