The Foundation of Hope Charity Celebration took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at 1 University Place, Stamford, CT (in the Atrium Spline Light). We were honored to have guests join us for this special event, which was dedicated to supporting programs that uplift the most vulnerable members of our community.
Guests enjoyed live, inspiring music performances, networking, and uplifting words from our honored attendees, all within a joyful atmosphere filled with hope, unity, and gratitude. This elegant celebration provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while helping to provide essential services for at-risk, vulnerable, and homeless families and youth.
Your presence helped make this mission possible. Together, we continued to create opportunities, provide resources, and bring hope to those who need it most.
Thank you for being part of something extraordinary, and thank you for helping us make a difference!
Email Roman Trisolini [email protected] with any questions regarding sponorship & tickets.
Honoring community members:
Dr. Frank S.K. Appah Jr. MD, PHD, Psychiatrist, Meroë Psychiatric
Christine Baptiste, Attorney & Former Chairman of Bridgeport Board of Education
Teasha Bivins, Broker & Owner of Coldwell Banker Bivins Realty (CBBR)
Kevin Christie, First Selectman of the Town of Westport, Connecticut
Carla Conway, Scholarship Program Coordinator, Norwalk Housing Authority
Robert M. Daly, Detective, Stamford Connecticut Police Department
Deidra Davis, CEO, Boundless Global
Ronald Derise, Founder, The Connecticut Association of Youth Leaders for Christ
Brian Dunn, Administration, Foundation of Hope
Steve Eaton, CEO, Eaton Development
Sherelle Harris, Author and Library Director for City of Norwalk Connecticut Public Library
Congressman Jim Himes, United States Representative
Calvin Jones, Vice President, & Branch Manager M&T Bank
Keith Kountz, News Anchor, WTNH Channel 8 News
George Logan, Connecticut State Senator
Tom McMillan, President, Minority Business Association
Renee Prosper, Founder and CEO, Parker Transportation
Silas R. Redd, Sr. Assistant Chief of Police, Stamford Connecticut Police Department
Karen Saggese, Food Rescue US, Lead Site Director
Sarah Santora, Director of Community Programs, Connecticut Foodshare
Chirag Shah - Financial Consultant
Honorable Judge Barry Stevens
William Tong, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Angélique Tribus, Actor & Artist
Mr. Leonard Wisniewski, Owner Wiz Leasing
Darlene Young, Norwalk Community Health Center, Founding board member & current vice-chair
Attorney Mark Bradley, Bradley Law Group
Free parking located at 1194 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902
Guests enjoyed live, inspiring music performances, networking, and uplifting words from our honored attendees, all within a joyful atmosphere filled with hope, unity, and gratitude. This elegant celebration provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while helping to provide essential services for at-risk, vulnerable, and homeless families and youth.
Your presence helped make this mission possible. Together, we continued to create opportunities, provide resources, and bring hope to those who need it most.
Thank you for being part of something extraordinary, and thank you for helping us make a difference!
Email Roman Trisolini [email protected] with any questions regarding sponorship & tickets.
Honoring community members:
Dr. Frank S.K. Appah Jr. MD, PHD, Psychiatrist, Meroë Psychiatric
Christine Baptiste, Attorney & Former Chairman of Bridgeport Board of Education
Teasha Bivins, Broker & Owner of Coldwell Banker Bivins Realty (CBBR)
Kevin Christie, First Selectman of the Town of Westport, Connecticut
Carla Conway, Scholarship Program Coordinator, Norwalk Housing Authority
Robert M. Daly, Detective, Stamford Connecticut Police Department
Deidra Davis, CEO, Boundless Global
Ronald Derise, Founder, The Connecticut Association of Youth Leaders for Christ
Brian Dunn, Administration, Foundation of Hope
Steve Eaton, CEO, Eaton Development
Sherelle Harris, Author and Library Director for City of Norwalk Connecticut Public Library
Congressman Jim Himes, United States Representative
Calvin Jones, Vice President, & Branch Manager M&T Bank
Keith Kountz, News Anchor, WTNH Channel 8 News
George Logan, Connecticut State Senator
Tom McMillan, President, Minority Business Association
Renee Prosper, Founder and CEO, Parker Transportation
Silas R. Redd, Sr. Assistant Chief of Police, Stamford Connecticut Police Department
Karen Saggese, Food Rescue US, Lead Site Director
Sarah Santora, Director of Community Programs, Connecticut Foodshare
Chirag Shah - Financial Consultant
Honorable Judge Barry Stevens
William Tong, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Angélique Tribus, Actor & Artist
Mr. Leonard Wisniewski, Owner Wiz Leasing
Darlene Young, Norwalk Community Health Center, Founding board member & current vice-chair
Attorney Mark Bradley, Bradley Law Group
Free parking located at 1194 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902
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!
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Agathe Likoba
Angelica Lorenzo Angelle Derise Brian Dunn Chelsea Stokes Deidra Davis Dr. Aseba Green Dr. Karishma Thakkar Eddie Lebron G&M Appliance Service & Delivery Hailey LeMay Jayden Gonzalez Jayson Gonzalez Jessica Xu Josie Adams LIKOBA LLC Makayla Prosper Makaylah Maldonado Mo Casseus Patricia Morency Phebe Rene Ronald Derise Wayne Winston |
Agathe Likoba
Angelle Derise Deidra Davis Dr. Aseba Green Dr. Karishma Thakkar Jessica Xu Patricia Morency Ronald Derise Wayne Winston |
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Deidra Davis
Besa Hoxholli LIKOBA LLC G&M Appliance Service & Delivery Amber Rizellini Julie Sorenson Roman Trisolini |
Ronald Derise
Patricia Morency Jessica Xu |
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Previous Ceremony as seen in the GREENWICH TIMES