About this Event
Social Hour at Cured: Benefiting RESOLVE
Good company, a local restaurant worth discovering and a reason to give back.
As the season of giving approaches, join local professionals, friends and community members from across the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore area for an evening benefiting RESOLVE and honoring people navigating infertility and pregnancy loss.
Gather at Cured Table & Tap, a locally owned spot in Columbia’s Merriweather District that pairs creative cocktails and classic comfort food with the welcoming feel of a neighborhood bar. Enjoy light appetizers, order a craft cocktail, glass of wine or nonalcoholic drink, and get to know someone new while supporting a community that helps people feel less alone.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Cured Table & Tap
10980 Grantchester Way, Suite 110
Columbia, Maryland
Connection at your own pace
If you’re someone who doesn’t love networking, you’re in good company. A brief, optional introduction activity will help guests exchange names and discover something they have in common. There will also be plenty of time for professional networking, catching up with friends or simply enjoying the company of others.
You don’t need to know the host or anyone attending. Whether you’re seeking new connections, coming to support the cause or looking for an evening out, you’re welcome here.
Why this cause matters
Infertility and pregnancy loss touch people in our families, friendships and workplaces. The World Health Organization estimates that about one in six people of reproductive age worldwide experiences infertility during their lifetime. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that early pregnancy loss occurs in about one in ten known pregnancies.
These experiences can remain deeply private, even as people continue showing up for work and everyday responsibilities. Creating greater awareness makes room for understanding and support, while respecting each person’s choice about what they share.
RESOLVE provides community, education and advocacy for people navigating infertility and family building, including free support groups. For host Yolanda Fraction, author of Joyful Workplaces, that community has offered something especially important: hearing that she is not alone.
The story behind the evening
November marks both Yolanda’s birthday and the anniversary of a loss. This year, for the first time, it was on her heart to mark her birthday by giving back to an organization and community that have given so much to her during a difficult time.
Her work and personal experiences have reinforced how much community matters. Each of us carries an invisible backpack of experiences, responsibilities, hopes and challenges that others may never see.
Early in the evening, Yolanda will briefly share her story and introduce RESOLVE. The rest of the gathering is open for conversation, food and connection beyond our job titles.
If you or someone you care about has navigated infertility or pregnancy loss, consider joining in their honor. No personal connection to the cause is needed, and there is no expectation to share your own experience.
Make an evening of it
Bring a date, gather your friends for a girls’ night out or meet up with colleagues after work. Following the social hour, guests who would like to linger are welcome to visit the adjoining 18th & 21st for live jazz, dessert or another drink, available for individual purchase.
Food, drinks and giving
- Light appetizers are included, courtesy of your host.
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are available for individual purchase.
- A suggested donation of $20, or any amount meaningful to you, is encouraged. Admission is free, and a donation is not required to attend.
- All donations are received and processed directly by RESOLVE through its donation link. The event host does not collect or handle donations.
Please register to help us plan for food and space. Stop by after work and stay as your schedule allows.
The hope is that you’ll leave with a new connection, greater understanding and a reminder that you don’t have to navigate everything alone.
Independently hosted by Yolanda Fraction in support of RESOLVE.
About the host
Yolanda Fraction is the author of Joyful Workplaces and an organization development consultant whose work centers on community, connection and the everyday experience of work. Her personal experience with infertility and pregnancy loss inspired this gathering in support of RESOLVE.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cured 18th & 21st, 10980 Grantchester Way, Columbia, United States
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