The Foundation of Hope Charity Celebration takes place Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and hosted at 1 University Place Stamford, CT (located in the Ball Room Spline Light). We warmly invite you to attend this special event and be part of an inspiring afternoon dedicated to supporting programs that uplift the most vulnerable members of our community.
Guests enjoy live, inspiring music performances, networking, uplifting words from our honored attendees, and a joyful atmosphere filled with hope, unity, and gratitude. This elegant celebration is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while helping provide essential services for at-risk, vulnerable, and homeless families and youth.
Your presence helps make this mission possible. Together, we continue to create opportunities, provide resources, and bring hope to those who need it most.
Tickets are available now. Purchase your ticket today and join us for this meaningful celebration.
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 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)
Cathy Cann, Celebrity Chef, Next Level Chef
Kevin Christie, First Selectman of the Town of Westport, Connecticut
William Colson, Former Executive Director of the Thomas Merton Center
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
Mohamed Hamada, Chair, Islamic Community Center
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, Judge, Connecticut State Superior Court
William Tong, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Mr. Leonard Wisniewski, Owner Wiz Leasing
Darlene Young, Norwalk Community Health Center, Founding board member & current vice-chair
Foundation of Hope Board members attending:
Agathe Likoba, Assistant Governor, Rotary International Club District (Greenwich, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan)
Dr. Aseba Green, Organizational Defense Leader, United States Military
Dr. John Konecny
Michael White, CEO of Brick & Barrel, CEO of Bank Sports Bar
Wayne Winston, Media Personality and Entrepreneur
In memoriam
Juliette Labeach-Kirby, President, Each One Build One Foundation
Free parking located at 1194 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902
Guests enjoy live, inspiring music performances, networking, uplifting words from our honored attendees, and a joyful atmosphere filled with hope, unity, and gratitude. This elegant celebration is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while helping provide essential services for at-risk, vulnerable, and homeless families and youth.
Your presence helps make this mission possible. Together, we continue to create opportunities, provide resources, and bring hope to those who need it most.
Tickets are available now. Purchase your ticket today and join us for this meaningful celebration.
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 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)
Cathy Cann, Celebrity Chef, Next Level Chef
Kevin Christie, First Selectman of the Town of Westport, Connecticut
William Colson, Former Executive Director of the Thomas Merton Center
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
Mohamed Hamada, Chair, Islamic Community Center
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, Judge, Connecticut State Superior Court
William Tong, Attorney General, State of Connecticut
Mr. Leonard Wisniewski, Owner Wiz Leasing
Darlene Young, Norwalk Community Health Center, Founding board member & current vice-chair
Foundation of Hope Board members attending:
Agathe Likoba, Assistant Governor, Rotary International Club District (Greenwich, Darien, Stamford, New Canaan)
Dr. Aseba Green, Organizational Defense Leader, United States Military
Dr. John Konecny
Michael White, CEO of Brick & Barrel, CEO of Bank Sports Bar
Wayne Winston, Media Personality and Entrepreneur
In memoriam
Juliette Labeach-Kirby, President, Each One Build One Foundation
Free parking located at 1194 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902
PLATINUM SPONSOR - Back Cover Ad $1500 includes (10) tickets (table of 8)
GOLD SPONSOR - Inside Front Cover Ad $1200 includes (10) tickets (table of 8)
SILVER SPONSOR - Inside Back Cover Ad $1000 includes (8) tickets (table of 8)
FOUNDATION SPONSOR - 1 Full Page Ad - $1000 includes (8) tickets (table of 8)
COMMUNITY Sponsor - 1 Full Page Ad - $800 includes (4) tickets (table of 8)
HOPE Sponsor - Half Page Ad - $300 includes (2) tickets (table of 8)
Full Page Congratulatory Ad $200
Half Page Congratulatory Ad $150
Quarter Page Ad in the event program $100
Business Card Ad in the program $50
General Ticket Admission - $80
GOLD SPONSOR - Inside Front Cover Ad $1200 includes (10) tickets (table of 8)
SILVER SPONSOR - Inside Back Cover Ad $1000 includes (8) tickets (table of 8)
FOUNDATION SPONSOR - 1 Full Page Ad - $1000 includes (8) tickets (table of 8)
COMMUNITY Sponsor - 1 Full Page Ad - $800 includes (4) tickets (table of 8)
HOPE Sponsor - Half Page Ad - $300 includes (2) tickets (table of 8)
Full Page Congratulatory Ad $200
Half Page Congratulatory Ad $150
Quarter Page Ad in the event program $100
Business Card Ad in the program $50
General Ticket Admission - $80
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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Previous Gala as seen in the GREENWICH TIMES
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