Our largest fundraising event of the year is quickly approaching! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring an amazing dinner, inspiring youth testimonies, music, and more.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details as we prepare for a great night of impact and celebration!

Your presence truly makes a difference!

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The Westin DC Downtown
999 9th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001

More information coming soon, stay tuned!

2025 Community Champion Award
Presented to:

Virginia Ali

Co Founder, Ben’s Chili Bowl

2025 Corporate Champion Award Presented to:

2025 Arlene Kogod
Philanthropic Legacy Award
Presented to:

&

Alice “Wendy” True Gasch, MS, RD, MD

Ophthamalogist & Dietitian

  • Nicole Carrington, Community Advocate 

    Jeannie Engel, Neighbors Rising 

    Claudia Gamero, M&T Bank 

    Lori M. Kaplan, Community Advocate 

    Edgar Jason Monroy, Pepco Holdings    

  • Yvonna Stevens, Chair
    Jennifer Mauskaup Smalls, Vice Chair
    Shari Thomas, Secretary
    Adam Spiegel, Treasurer

    Jaliel Amador

    Betsy Brand

    Elizabeth Burrell

    Simon Fairclough

    Alfonso Guzman

    Lena Hernandez

    Esperanza Lugo

    Carrie E. Markovitz

    Nancy Miranda

    Carlos Oliva

    Kimberly Salameh

    Christian Rhodes

    Samuel Williams

    Candice Wilmore

    Amanda Wood

Get a taste of Gala

Check out the photo album of last year’s gala to get a taste of what you can expect!