The Foundation of Hope Charity Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and hosted at the Greenwich Regency Hyatt, 1800 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT.
Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment. Experience inspiring performances and a night of dancing. Participate in a silent art auction, where all proceeds directly support programs for those in need--particularly at-risk and homeless youth. This elegant evening is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while contributing to vital programs that uplift the most vulnerable among us.
Tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot early to join us in this meaningful celebration of unity, hope, and giving. Your presence will mean the world to us and to the families we serve. Together, let us create an unforgettable night for changing lives and strengthening our community.
Don’t miss out—purchase your tickets today and be part of something extraordinary!
Let us make a difference together. We cannot wait to see you there!
Honoring community members:
Senator Richard Blumenthal, United States Connecticut Senator
Careen G. Derise, President of The Connecticut Association of Youth Leaders for Christ
Dr. Aseba Green, Organizational Defense Leader, United States Military
Juliette Labeach-Kirby, President, Each One Build One Foundation
Dr. Camelia Lawrence, Director of Breast Surgery with Hartford Healthcare at The Hospital of Central CT & Midstate Medical Center
Dr. Carmela M. Levy-David, Superintendent of Schools
Agathe Likoba, President of the Greenwich Rotary Club
Hailey E. Pedicano, Associate Attorney, Cuddy & Feder
Frank Recchia, News 12's Emmy-Nominated Lead Reporter
Harry Rilling, Mayor of the City of Norwalk
Pastor David Eric Washington, Word of Faith, COGIC
Michael White, CEO of Brick & Barrel, CEO of Bank Sports Bar
Purchase your tickets today!
Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment. Experience inspiring performances and a night of dancing. Participate in a silent art auction, where all proceeds directly support programs for those in need--particularly at-risk and homeless youth. This elegant evening is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while contributing to vital programs that uplift the most vulnerable among us.
Tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot early to join us in this meaningful celebration of unity, hope, and giving. Your presence will mean the world to us and to the families we serve. Together, let us create an unforgettable night for changing lives and strengthening our community.
Don’t miss out—purchase your tickets today and be part of something extraordinary!
Let us make a difference together. We cannot wait to see you there!
Honoring community members:
Senator Richard Blumenthal, United States Connecticut Senator
Careen G. Derise, President of The Connecticut Association of Youth Leaders for Christ
Dr. Aseba Green, Organizational Defense Leader, United States Military
Juliette Labeach-Kirby, President, Each One Build One Foundation
Dr. Camelia Lawrence, Director of Breast Surgery with Hartford Healthcare at The Hospital of Central CT & Midstate Medical Center
Dr. Carmela M. Levy-David, Superintendent of Schools
Agathe Likoba, President of the Greenwich Rotary Club
Hailey E. Pedicano, Associate Attorney, Cuddy & Feder
Frank Recchia, News 12's Emmy-Nominated Lead Reporter
Harry Rilling, Mayor of the City of Norwalk
Pastor David Eric Washington, Word of Faith, COGIC
Michael White, CEO of Brick & Barrel, CEO of Bank Sports Bar
Purchase your tickets today!
We want to thank our family, friends and especially you for generously supporting the foundation. We are blessed by your patronage and assistance with our initiatives. Thank you!
Cecelia Abedi
Carmel Bell Gilda Bonanno Edith Boyle Center for Vein Restoration Christina Marie Kwarteng Valerie Brutus Lucenti Christian Diaz Danny Dacruz Ronald Derise Opal Harmon Ashley Hamann Help for Kids Besa Hoxaholli Mike Lori Camelia Lawrence LIKOBA LLC Vincent A Melissano Anna Misztela Ray Mrozinski Mobile Registration Services Money Matters 101, Inc. Gabor Papp Gretchen Peacock Renee Prosper Amber Rizellini Treacy Riiska Julie Sorenson Anne Spurzem Roman Trisolini Jessica Xu |
Cecelia Abedi
Yelva Darius Angielle Derise Brian Dunn Besa Hoxaholli Phebe Rene David Eric Washington Wayne Winston Jessica Xu Careen Derise
Ronald Derise Renee Prosper Jessica Xu |
Previous Gala as seen in the GREENWICH TIMES