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!

5:30 PM - Networking Reception
7:00 PM - Live Auction, Dinner, Program
9:30 PM - After Party

Dress Festive • Valet & Self Parking Available

Thursday, May 8, 2025

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

2025 Arlene Kogod
Philanthropic Legacy Award
Presented to:

Alice “Wendy” True Gasch, MS, RD, MD

Ophthalmologist & Dietitian

2025 Community Champion Award
Presented to:

Virginia Ali

Co-founder, Ben’s Chili Bowl

&

2025 Corporate Champion Award Presented to:

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

    Jaliel Amador, Divergent Benefits

    Betsy Brand, Community Advocate

    Simon Fairclough, Capital One

    Alfonso Guzman, JP Morgan Chase

    Lena Hernandez, D&P Creative Strategies

    Esperanza Lugo, Publicis Groupe

    Carrie E. Markovitz, NORC at the University of Chicago

    Nancy Miranda, RE/MAX Allegiance

    Carlos Oliva, Sterling Check

    Kimberly Salameh, Floor Coverings International

    Christian Rhodes, William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone

    Andrew Van Etten, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    Samuel Williams, Pepco Holdings

    Candice Wilmore, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

    Amanda Wood, Becker

  • Nicole Carrington, Community Advocate 

    Jeannie Engel, Neighbors Rising 

    Claudia Gamero, M&T Bank 

    Lori M. Kaplan, Community Advocate 

    Edgar Jason Monroy, Pepco Holdings    

Get a taste of Gala

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

The Sponsors Making Gala 2025 Possible!

As of 3/27/2025

Partner Sponsor

Youth Investor

Heleny Cook

Oakpoint Charitable Foundation

Youth Dreammaker

Youth Advocate

Youth Leader

Lori M. Kaplan

Kevin Dolan

Chris Hornig & Nancy Garruba

Youth Promotor

Nancy Miranda

Adam & Ellen Spiegel

John and Meg Hauge

Mary Zients

LAYC Alumni & Friends

AARP

Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, CPAs

SkyPoint FCU

UnitedHealthCare

Antonio & Pamela Marquez

Jennifer Mauskapf Smalls

EventsDC

Carrie Markovitz & Jeff Prather