Since 2008 TUGG (Technology Underwriting Greater Good) has connected New England tech entrepreneurs and companies with start-up nonprofits serving local youth. TUGG put over a million dollars behind nonprofits like InnerCity Weightlifting, Resilient Coders, Catie’s Closet, First Teacher, Sitters for Scholars, More than Words, and Y2Y Homeless (among dozens of others).

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In 2021, TUGG piloted a project called TINT (This Is Not TUGG) to provide individuals $25,000, paid out monthly over the course of 2 years, as well as financial coaching and physical and mental health resources.

 

TINT is now the primary work of TUGG.

 

TINT recipients are exceptional individuals at life inflection points, and many applicants are sourced by TUGG non-profits and advocates. Learn more about TINT here.