The Foundation of Hope Westport Charity Celebration will take place Saturday, January 24, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and hosted at the Content Studio of Westport, 20 Saugatuck Ave, Westport, CT 06880.
We enjoyed live inspiring music performances and beautiful inspiring words for our honored attendees. This elegant evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while supporting vital programs that uplift the most vulnerable among us.
The Foundation of Hope is proud to host the Westport Charity Celebration on Saturday, August 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the beautiful Content Studio of Westport. This heartfelt evening is dedicated to supporting at-risk, vulnerable, and homeless children and families in our local community. Guests will enjoy live music, inspiring performances, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and dancing, along with a silent art auction—where every dollar raised will directly benefit programs providing housing, education, and essential social services. The evening also offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters in an atmosphere filled with warmth and purpose. With powerful, inspiring words from our honored guests, it will be a night to remember—and a night that makes a lasting impact.
Thank you for being a part of something extraordinary!
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Honoring community members:
Congressman Jim Himes Outstanding Congressional Leader Inspiring Hope Award
Mr. Mohamed Hamada, Chair, Islamic Community Center
Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State of Connecticut,
William Colson, Executive Director of the Thomas merton center,
Jay Norris, title, Outstanding Community Building Award
Crystal Norris, title, Outstanding Community Building Award
William Colson, Executive Director of the Thomas Merton Center
Mohamed Hamada, Chair, Islamic Community Center
Open Door Shelter, Homeless Shelter
Cecelia Abedi
We enjoyed live inspiring music performances and beautiful inspiring words for our honored attendees. This elegant evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters while supporting vital programs that uplift the most vulnerable among us.
The Foundation of Hope is proud to host the Westport Charity Celebration on Saturday, August 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the beautiful Content Studio of Westport. This heartfelt evening is dedicated to supporting at-risk, vulnerable, and homeless children and families in our local community. Guests will enjoy live music, inspiring performances, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and dancing, along with a silent art auction—where every dollar raised will directly benefit programs providing housing, education, and essential social services. The evening also offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with community leaders, friends, and supporters in an atmosphere filled with warmth and purpose. With powerful, inspiring words from our honored guests, it will be a night to remember—and a night that makes a lasting impact.
Thank you for being a part of something extraordinary!
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Honoring community members:
Congressman Jim Himes Outstanding Congressional Leader Inspiring Hope Award
Mr. Mohamed Hamada, Chair, Islamic Community Center
Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State of Connecticut,
William Colson, Executive Director of the Thomas merton center,
Jay Norris, title, Outstanding Community Building Award
Crystal Norris, title, Outstanding Community Building Award
William Colson, Executive Director of the Thomas Merton Center
Mohamed Hamada, Chair, Islamic Community Center
Open Door Shelter, Homeless Shelter
Cecelia Abedi
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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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
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Previous Gala as seen in the GREENWICH TIMES