Past Galas & Other Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Celebrate! 2025: Building Foundations, Strengthening Families—an inspiring evening dedicated to ending homelessness and creating lasting stability for individuals and families across New York City.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised nearly $700,000—our most successful Celebrate! event yet! These vital funds will directly support Jericho Project’s life-changing programs, including supportive housing, mental health services, career development, and family-centered initiatives.
Your support is helping parents and children secure safe, stable homes and access the comprehensive care they need to thrive. As the affordable housing crisis continues to impact our most vulnerable neighbors, your commitment is more crucial than ever.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Board Members, Corporate Sponsors, and the Friends of Jericho who attended or contributed to the success of this event. Your partnership and belief in our mission are what make meaningful, lasting change possible.
Lastly, a special thanks to Natalie Pasquarella for graciously serving as gala emcee and for featuring us on NBC 4 New York’s 11pm broadcast which can be seen here:
2025 Honorees
This year, we were honored to present Christine Armstrong and Ben Nickoll with the prestigious President’s Award. Chrissy, a passionate advocate for ending homelessness, has supported Jericho Project for over 30 years. Since marrying Chrissy, Ben has joined her in championing our mission. A board member since the 1990s, Chrissy played a pivotal role in expanding our services to include families, veterans, and individuals facing mental health challenges. She has also brought joy to our galas through performances with her bossa nova band, A Lua. Together, Chrissy and Ben have been essential to our progress in addressing housing insecurity in New York.
We were also proud to present The Hudson Companies and Broadway Builders with our Corporate Spotlight Award in recognition of their transformative impact on housing in New York City. As leaders in innovative development and construction, their dedication to creating diverse, inclusive housing has been invaluable. Their partnership with Jericho Project is exemplified by Logan Fountain, a groundbreaking Brooklyn residence opening in 2025, which reflects the life-changing power of stable housing. We celebrated Hudson and Broadway Builders for their vision, commitment, and steadfast support in the fight against homelessness.
Sponsorship & Ticket Packages
$40,000
OFF THE STREETS– Three tables (seats 30)
– Full page printed journal ad
– Print, media, & website promotion
– Event signage
– Event naming opportunity$20,000
ON WITH LIFE– Two tables (seats 20)
– Full page printed journal ad
– Print & website promotion
– Event signage$10,000
HOME TO STAY– One table (seats 10)
– Half page printed journal ad
– Print & website promotion
– Event signage$5,000
ADVOCATE– 5 CELEBRATE! tickets
– Half page printed journal ad
– Print & website promotion$2,500
CHAMPION– 3 CELEBRATE! tickets
– Logo placement in printed journal
– Print & website promotion$500
FRIEND– 1 entrance ticket
– Commemorated by inclusion in
– Friends of Jericho tier in printed journal & on website
– Print & website promotion
2025 Corporate Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Individual Supporters
Off The Streets
Joel Cohen and Karyn Zieve
On With Life
- Chrissy Armstrong and Ben Nickoll
- Timothy Ingrassia
- Mimi and Michael Boublik
- Robert and Trudy Gottesman
Home to Stay
- Pascal Mayer
- Kevin and Eva Dirkse
- Michael and Kristin Reed
- Aditi Deeg and Bill Sanders
- Dusty Philip
- Susan Eisen
Advocates
- Mark and Debbie Kopinski
- Cara Eisen and Gil Forer
- Toks Afolabi-Ajayi
- Francesca Kress
- Jane Klein
- Will and Marnie Rukin
- Rene and Marie-France Kern
- Matt Gibson
- Seth and Kathryn Dove Hendon
Champion
- Thomas Scazzafavo
Friends of Jericho
- Murray Smith and Claire McNamara
- Elizabeth Garland
- Andy Moss
- Joe Logan
- Jerome Menifee
- Betsy Matheson
- Margaret Fields
- Paul and Karin Day Kingsley
- Lavi Seow
- Father Jay Gordon
- Michael Banahan
- Vivek Bantwal
- Laura Palantone and Danny Smith
- Caroline Davidson
- Andrew Carlon
- Joan Feeney & Bruce Phillips
- David Hammond
- John Larsen and Dorothy Clementson
- Blake Garcia & Katherine Nelson
- Donna Zaccaro & Paul Ullman
- Lenore Yearwood
- Randolph Nelson
- Michael Cirillo
Celebrate! 2024
Empowering Tomorrow - Gala for Change
Volunteers kick off the holiday season by raising awareness about the crucial issue of homelessness and participate in results-driven service projects. In recent years volunteers have assembled and distributed care packages of clothing, food, and hygiene kits to Jericho residents.
Please enjoy the photos below and photos from Jericho’s Day of Action 2023. We encourage you to share within your networks and continue taking a stand in the fight against homelessness in 2024 and beyond.
Thank you again for your support and partnership. We look forward to collaborating and continuing our work together in the future.
2024 Gallery
2024 Honorees
This year we were honored to present TD Bank with the Corporate Spotlight Award! For over 20 years, the TD Charitable Foundation has been a dedicated supporter of Jericho Project programming. In the past year, TD’s generous grant of $175,000 for the ‘Housing for Everyone’ initiative significantly improved living conditions for over 55 formerly homeless adults at our Jericho House residence.
Additionally, honored was J Pilla Group Ltd. with the President’s Award! Jericho Project began working with The J. Pilla Group in July 2020, and J. Pilla was instrumental in helping Jericho close on its $24M Anthony Avenue Redevelopment project. J. Pilla is the General Contractor on the project and has become a trusted advisor.
Lastly, Jericho honored Jericho Project’s Associate Board (JPAB) with the Legacy Award! JPAB stands as a dynamic force within Jericho Project. Comprised of 10 young professionals from diverse industries, JPAB has played a pivotal role in supporting Jericho programming through volunteering, fundraising, and networking efforts. Their dedication and enthusiasm perfectly embody the theme of the night, as they are the catalysts for empowerment and change right here at Jericho!
Emcee: Natalie Pasquarella, Anchor, NBC-4 NY
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2024 Corporate Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Individual Supporters
Off The Streets
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Joel Cohen and Karyn Zieve
On With Life
- Mimi and Michael Boublik
Home to Stay
- Murray Smith and Claire McNamara
- Cara Eisen and Gil Forer
- Mark and Debbie Kopinski
- Kevin and Eva Dirkse
- Aditi Deeg and Bill Sanders
- Toks Afolabi-Ajayi
Advocates
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Michael and Kristin Reed
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Dr. Francesca Kress
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Caroline Donahue
Champion
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Andy Moss
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Joyce and Chris Frost, Riverside Risk Advisors
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Gil Raviv
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Marjorie Hirsch
Friends of Jericho
- Louis C. Talshoff
- Anne Nelson
- Ricki Stern and Evan Guillemin
- Karen Manheimer
- Anne Nelson
- Karen Manheimer
- Dawn Johnson
- Andrew and Rachel Eisen
- Cindy Lardy
- Abigail Pollak
- John Mingione
- Andrew Kosco
- Natalie Pasquarella
- Topeka Sam
- Noah Greer
- Emir Boydag
- Alex Cha
- Leah Prestamo
- Zaid Sadoun
- Rodrick Bo
- Stuart Beckerman
- Liane Grant
- Marian Hutchins
- Michael Rose
- Molly McLane
- Andre De Lara
- Alexander Cheung
- Dennis Leibowitz
- Thomas Scazzafavo
- Joe Logan
- Elizabeth Garland
- Laura and Danny Palantone
- Blake Garcia and Katherine Nelson
- Daniel Costello
- Derek Vasquez
- Yaniv Eisen and Danielle Bello
- Marina Irony
- Caroline Davidson
- James Del Greco
- Celena Kopinski
- Alex Ritchie
- Lavinia Seow
- Jay Gordon
- Omar Wohabe
- Jeanne McArthur
- Joseph Ozalas
- Lynn Bello
- Gregory Dyson
- Ilane and Adam Zivitofsky
- Stephen Penwell
- Randolph Nelson
- Paul and Karin Day Kingsley
- Madison Skinner
- Wendy Delaney
- Keith Savage
- Aimee Park
- Antonio Lachetta
Celebrate! 2023
40 Years of Hope & Homes
In 2023 Jericho Project celebrated its 40th anniversary during its annual gala and awards ceremony. Celebrate! 2023: 40 Years of Hope and Homes took place on Wednesday, May 10th at City Winery located at Pier 57.
The 2023 event honored Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP for their extraordinary support of Jericho’s mission throughout its 40-year history. To honor this partnership, Jericho presented Cravath with the Legacy Award.
Additionally, honored was Con Edison for their long-standing support of Jericho’s programming. For over 20 years, Con Edison provided funding for Jericho’s Workforce Opportunities Initiative which provides employment readiness and placement services to hundreds of veterans and young adults each year.
Lastly, Jericho honored Cara Eisen, long-time Jericho Project Board Member, Board Secretary and friend.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsors
Individual Supporters
Off The Streets
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Mimi and Michael Boublik
On With Life
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Debbie and Mark Kopinski
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Joel M. Cohen and Karyn Zieve
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Helen and Edward Hintz
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Cara Eisen and Gil Forer
Home to Stay
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Chrissy Armstrong and Ben Nickoll
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Toks Afolabi-Ajayi and Brian Koehler
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Kevin and Eva Dirkse
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The Eisen Family
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Jerome Menifee
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Michael and Kristen Reed
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The Rukin Family
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Murray Smith and Claire McNamara
Advocate
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Emily and Gil Raviv
Champion
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Aditi Deeg
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Tom Scazzafavo
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Simon Bound
Friends of Jericho
- Stephen Penwell
- Senator Pressler
- Laura Palantone and Danny Smith
- Catherine Eubanks
- Laura Michener
- Ronald Connelly
- James Hendon
- Marina Irony
- Aimee Park
- Nathalie Rubens
- Melvin Brosterman
- Elizabeth Garland
- Joe Logan
- Burton and Sarina Gwirtzman
- Daniel Costello
- Tanya Soohoo
- Ellen Cohen
- Wendy and Paul Delaney
- Margot and Charlie Moore
- Karuna Mehta
- Yaniv Eisen
- Danielle Bello
- Derek Vasquez
- Andrew Shore
- Katie and Seth Hendon
- Sarah Larson
- Katherine Forrest
- Omar Wohabe
- Kathryn Van Sickle
- Karen Wharton
- Dr. David Bear
- Jennifer Reingold
- Andrew and Rachel Eisen
Celebrate! 2022
39 Years of Fighting Homelessness in NYC
This year, Jericho Project’s Annual Gala celebrated 39 years of work to end homelessness in New York City and honored our Veteran residents.
Celebrate! 2022 was hosted at the historic Edison Ballroom and emceed by Erica Byfield of NBC 4 New York.
Morgan Stanley was honored for their extraordinary support of Jericho’s Veterans Initiative, alongside Michael Reed, Jericho’s long-time Board Treasurer, for his commitment to ending homelessness in our great city and beyond.
The event was a great success with all of the money raised going to build impactful programs and support for veterans, families, and young adults.
Board Honoree, Michael Reed
Emcee, Erica Byfield of NBC 4 New York
Live Music by A Lua Alicia
Our Celebrate! 2022 program featured a live performance by the band A Lua Alicia! A Lua Alicia features guitar, bass and percussion, led by singer and former Jericho Project Board Member Christine Armstrong!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsors
Individual Supporters
On With Life
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Debbie and Mark Kopinski
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Joel M. Cohen and Karyn Zieve
Home to Stay
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Mimi and Michael Boublik
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Helen and Edward Hintz
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Zach Buchwald
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Kristin and Michael Reed
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Simon Bound
Advocate
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Cecilia and Douglas Gschwind
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Jerome Menifee
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Murray Smith
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Patricia and Alex Farman-Farmaian
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Marie-France and Rene Kern
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Cara Eisen
Friends of Jericho
- Michelle Balfour and Raffiq Nathoo
- Thomas Henderson
- Patty and Schuyler Winter
- Marjorie and Michael Stern
- Karin and Paul Kingsley
- Elizabeth Garland
- Justin Lee
- Laura Palantone and Danny Smith
- Joseph Marger
- Michael Boyd
- Nancy and Ken Stein
- Barbara Sievert
- Alan Gelband
- Joseph Ozalas
- Elsa and Peter Jacobsen
- Ming Wang
- Chelsea Gratz
- Feisal Afzal
- Audrey Wilken
Celebrate! 2021
An Evening of Inspiration and Hope: Jericho Project Celebrates Tori Lyon’s 25 Years of Leadership
Jericho Project’s Virtual Gala honoring CEO Tori Lyon’s 25 Years of Leadership raised over $230,000 towards supporting housing and employment and wellness services. View the program, emceed by NBC 4 New York’s Natalie Pasquarella, with testimonials, comedy and a Broadway rendition of Rent, HERE.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Virtual Gala Corporate Sponsors
Individual Supporters
- Alan Lyon
- Amie Gross Architects
- Anastasia Vournas
- Andrea Cuvelier
- Artec Construction and Development Corp.
- Borah Goldstein
- Bright Power
- Bruno and Mary Ann Quinson
- Cara Eisen
- Cheever Development
- Chris Stern Hyman
- Cognitive Therapy For Women Ps
- Colin Campbell
- Dawn Trachtenberg
- Deborah C. Van Eck
- Devine Partners, LLC
- Drake/Anderson
- Edward & Helen Hintz
- EP Engineering
- Geltrude & Company, LLC
- Jerome Menifee
- Jennifer Reingold
- Joel Cohen
- Julie Therese Wroble
- Karen B. Adam
- Karen Manheimer
- Karen Wharton
- Karin and Paul Kingsley
- Kristen & Michael Reed Family Foundation
- Louis and Blair Rosenfeld
- Marjorie Stein
- Mark Kopinski
- Mimi Boublik
- Nathalie Rubens
- Reverend Jay Holland Gordon
- Richman Housing Resources LLC
- Robert Levy
- Samantha Moore
- Sarina Gwirtzman
- Simon Bound
- Stephen Penwell
- The Hudson Companies, Inc.
- The Signature B&B Companies
- Wells Fargo
- Wohabe Law Offices LLP
Celebrate! 2019
Celebrating 36 Years of Ending Homelessness
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual Celebrate! 2019 event. We also would like to share our gratitude to those who also provided us with a donation who were unable to attend. Your support directly benefits vulnerable New Yorkers in need of stable housing and other supportive services.
With Gratitude
Stefan Holt, News Anchor, WNBC-TV for serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the second year in a row and for the news segment below.
Simone Joye Eford, Chief Development and Communications Officer and the Development Team
Lynthia Romney of Romney Public Relations
Jericho’s Young Professional Council (YPC) Members
Day of Action 2018
SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
BLACKROCK • VIDERI • GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER • HOGAN LOVELLS • CRAVATH, SWAINE & MOORE • MICATO SAFARIS • WELLS FARGO
Please enjoy the Fox 5 news clip below and photos from the #JerichoDayofAction2017 and #JerichoDayofAction2018 volunteer projects at our eight sites throughout New York City, as well as stories from two of the many clients whose lives you have touched. We encourage you to share within your networks and continue taking a stand in the fight against homelessness in 2018 and beyond.
Thank you again for your support and partnership. We look forward to collaborating and continuing our work together in the future.
