The Center for the Women of New York would like to express its most sincere appreciation to all who participated in or made contributions to our 35th Anniversary Virtual Gala. The gala was an outstanding success thanks to your support.

We would like to extend a special thank you to all our incredible honorees:

Grace Meng, U.S. Congresswoman 

Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council

Joseph Alohan, Sergeant, NYPD

Bessie W. Blake, Ed.D., Author, Activist & Educator

Racquel Chariah, Executive Director of the Hance Family Foundation

Mary Pando, Physical Education Teacher, NYCDOE

Stephanie Lake, Ph.D., Director Criminal Justice Program, Adelphi University

Lisa Liberatore, MD, Founder of Luv Michael

It was an honor for us to showcase your hard work and dedication. Together we are truly making a difference in the lives of everyday New Yorkers.

Thank you to our wonderful performers:

Dawud Rahman from Music on the Inside, Rowan McKiernan,

and Sol Marattin

You've shared your amazing talents of music, poetry and dance with us, lifting us all.

The evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors:

PLATINUM

Difference Inc.

GOLD

First Central Savings Bank

Mukti Petroleum Management Inc.



FRIEND

Kathleen M. Carroll, E.A.

Sarah & Elias Roman

Leith ter Meulen

Thank you to the elected officials and dignitaries who attended. We greatly appreciate your support!

Consul General of India (NY) Honorable Randhir Jaiswal

Senator John C. Liu

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.

Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz

Council Member Sandra Ung 

Former Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley

Again, thank you to everyone who made our Gala possible. Thanks to your generous contributions, CWNY will be able to continue to provide free support services and programs to women in New York.



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