Raise the Roof for Inclusion: A Variety Show

August 2, 2025

Lynn Museum & Arts Center

590 Washington St.

6 - 9 p.m.

Lynn, MA

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Raise the Roof for Inclusion: A Variety Show
$25.00

🎉 Raise the Roof for Inclusion is more than just a show—it’s a movement powered by music, art, and purpose.

Join us on August 2, 2025, from 6–9 PM at the historic Lynn Museum for an unforgettable night of live performances, community connection, and social impact—all in support of NEEC’s Inclusive Communities Initiative, which is transforming lives by creating affordable, accessible housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

🎭 From soul-stirring music and spoken word to comedy, art, and a powerful fireside chat on housing justice, this variety show will entertain, inspire, and mobilize.

✨ Hosted by the incomparable MC Eryk “360”
🎧 Sounds by Ocean City Entertainment, setting the vibe all night
🍽️ Delicious bites by Lito’s Qué Rico
🍸 Signature cocktails crafted by Joey Bingham

Whether you’re coming to laugh, dance, learn, or lead change, Raise the Roof for Inclusion is your chance to be part of a joyful, community-driven celebration with a powerful purpose: building a world where everyone has a place to call home.

🛠️ All proceeds benefit NEEC’s mission to create inclusive housing solutions across Massachusetts.

Download the Program Book

Download the Program Book

View our program book for a listing of speakers, talent and access to the agenda.

Building Inclusive Communities to Advance Housing Justice Panel

This conversation will bring together thought leaders, advocates, and equity champions to explore how inclusive community-building is essential to addressing the housing crisis — especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who face some of the deepest barriers to affordable, accessible housing.

Meet the Panelists

  • Nicole McClain, M.Ed.

    VETERAN, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND ENTREPRENEUR

  • Shanikwa Davis, CPA, EA, MST, MSA

    FOUNDER, TAX CLARIY COLLECTIVE | STRATEGIC ADVISOR IN TAX & POLICY

  • Daymyen Tyler Layne, M. Ed, MBA

    FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE LAYNE GROUP

  • Austin Ashe, Ph.D.

    SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

  • Taiese Hickman, MS, MBA, Ph.D.

    MODERATOR | FOUNDER OF NEW ENGLAND EQUITY COLLECTIVE

Meet the Talent