City Stories Annual Gala: Powered by Humanity
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Join us on April 3 for our annual gala, City Stories: Powered By Humanity!
Date
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Time
6:00 PM
Location
Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk St. New York, NY 10002
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To learn more about our sponsorship options and their associated benefits please click here.
Why consider purchasing a sponsorship? City Stories: Powered By Humanity is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the money we raise is invested directly into our programs that support more than 40,000 New Yorkers across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Plus, they come with many wonderful benefits, including recognition of your support and opportunities to get more involved with US!
Pay via Check
Please make checks payable to University Settlement and include City Stories Gala in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:
ATTN: Development
University Settlement
184 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
Pay via Credit Card
Please make all credit card payments via the ticket form on the right of this page (for tickets and sponsorship) or the donation button above (for donations).
Pay via Wire Transfer or Appreciated Securities
To make a gift by wire or appreciated securities, or if you have any questions, contact Ali Margolies by email at amargolies@universitysettlement.org or by phone at (212) 453-0294.
Pay via Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Per IRS guidelines, DAFs cannot be used to pay for tickets or tables to fundraising events, galas or auctions. Furthermore, DAF grants cannot be used to pay the tax-deductible portion of a ticket or table if the full cost includes both a tax deductible and non-deductible portion. However, we encourage you to consult with your financial advisors should you wish to use this form of payment.
City Stories: Powered By Humanity is our biggest fundraiser of the year. If you can’t attend, but want to support this effort, your fully tax-deductible gift will be invested directly into the communities we call home, where it’s needed most. Your support will help build an NYC that works for everyone.
Please click the Donate Now button above to invest in US!
Where do the funds go?
The money raised at our annual City Stories Gala is invested into our continuum of programming that ensures all New Yorkers can lead healthy, remarkable, and sustainable lives. This includes early childhood education, youth development programs, services for the aging, eviction prevention, mental health and wellness, adult literacy, and the arts.
What is the dress code?
We recommend festive cocktail attire.
What is the schedule for the evening?
6 pm – 7:15 pm – Cocktail Hour
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm – Program & Dinner
8:45 pm – 9:30 pm – Coffee & Dessert
Would someone in your party benefit from an accommodation or has a strict dietary requirement?
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. If you need an accommodation or have any strict dietary requirements, please reach out to Nancy Faragalla at nfaragalla@universitysettlement.org or call 646-465-5358.
What do I do if I purchased a sponsorship but don’t know who’s sitting at my table yet?
We understand you may need a moment to confirm which lucky friends will join you! We ask that as soon as you can determine who will be joining you at your table, please email Nancy Faragalla at nfaragalla@universitysettlement.org with the following information.
The deadline for guest names is March 10th:
- Your Name
- Number of guests, if less than your allotted seats
- Guest Names
Honorees:
Trinity’s Neighborhood Council
Trinity’s Neighborhood Council is an advisory group that helps help Trinity Church understand and address the needs of its Lower Manhattan neighborhood. Members of the council — nonprofit leaders, community organizers, policymakers, residents, and other stakeholders — work with Trinity and one another to improve the well-being of children and families in our community.
John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY)
John B. King, Jr. is the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY). Before being appointed SUNY Chancellor, he served as president of The Education Trust, a national civil rights nonprofit, and Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland College Park. Prior to this, Chancellor King served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education.
Host Committee
Co-Chairs
- Benjamin Schall and Jeannie Mun
- David Shapiro and Liz Lange
Committee
- Valerie and Steven Abrahams
- Norm and Jane Alpert
- Christina Chiu
- Mark Kingdon and Anla Cheng Kingdon
- Janice Lee and Stuart Shapiro
- Loraine and Thomas Morgan
- Steven Schall and Alyce Russo
- Jeffrey and Andrea Silver
- Ronald Winters and Leslie Lichter
Sponsors
For more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to US at nfaragalla@universitysettlement.org or call 646-465-5358.
Sponsorship and Ticket Registration Below
Open registration to attend City Stories: Our Blueprint on May 1, 2024, is now closed. If you would like to purchase tickets or a sponsorship for this event, please contact Ali Margolies at amargolies@universitysettlement.org.
If you wish to make a fully tax-deductible donation to US, thank you! Your support will be invested directly into the communities we call home, where it’s needed most. To give, please click HERE.