2024 Annual Gala
20th Anniversary Awards Gala & Silent Auction, May 4, 2024
SAVE TE DATE - and - Happy Spring! Our 2024 fundraising Gala is Saturday May 4, at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien, CT, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. We are proud to be celebrating 20 years of continuing our mission to make a difference in the lives of children and veterans here in Fairfield County, CT. There will be amazing food, drink, silent auction, and a live band of talented musicians; it is sure to be a great party. Please consider donating raffle and auction items or becoming a sponsor; contact angela@buildinghopefoundation.org. The dollars we raise help those right here in Fairfield County. Our board is 100% volunteer; we are committed to putting the money we raise to work helping our neighbors. Together we can build hope and change lives.
2022 Annual Gala
Much appreciation to News 12 Connecticut’s Frank Recchia
Much appreciation to News 12 Connecticut’s Frank Recchia for hosting The Building Hope Foundation's annual gala fundraiser in Darien, CT on Dec 3, 2022. Watch the video HERE.
"The Celebration of Hope Gala" – Filled to Capacity!
It is with much appreciation that we announce The Building Hope Foundation's Annual Celebration of Hope Gala, on December 3rd is filled to capacity!
Thank you to All for your dedication, encouragement, and continued support!
If you or your company would be willing to donate to the Gala auction, raffle, or place a journal ad, please contact us.
Congratulations to The 2022 Building Hope Foundation’s Award Honorees
At the Annual "Celebration of Hope Gala" - Dinner, Dancing, and Silent Auction we are pleased to honor community leaders who have contributed to progressing the Building Hope Foundation’s mission and vision, and who have given to their community.
Congratulations to This year’s Honorees:
Star of Hope Award: Paige Romano.
Star of Hope Award: Billy and The Shoemen Band: Billy Foster, Bill Geoghegan, Ray Simonelli.
Steven Berko Community Service Award: Willie McBride Jr. WC McBride Electrical Contractors.
Mary Louise Verni Community Service Award: Captain Alison Hudyma. Darien Police Department.
Thank you to all for your dedication and service!
2022 Celebration of Hope Gala Features Live Music From…
The Annual "Celebration of Hope Gala" - Dinner, Dancing, and Silent Auction - is the main fundraiser for Building Hope Foundation, Inc.
This year’s live music features the Billy And The Shoemen band, who’s members are also one of this year’s Star of Hope Award recipients. Members are vocalist Billy Foster; vocalist/guitarist Bill Geoghegan; and guitarist Ray Simonelli. Also performing with the band is flautist Sarah Raven, and special guest vocalist/guitarist Eddie Denise.
Also featured this evening is The Building Hope All-Stars Band featuring some of the area’s most loved and talented performers: vocalist Dale Allen; guitarist Frank Barrese; vocalist Christine Cook; vocalist Paula Gallo; bassist Todd Joyner; vocalist/keyboardist John Lamb; vocalist/harmonicist AJ LaSala; vocalist/drummer David Rauh; horn player Curtis Streuli; keyboarist Ed Train; vocalist Shelley Welch; horn player/vocalist Winston Wiseheart; horn player Teddy Yakush.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful night night of dining, dancing, music, and fun.
2022 Celebration of Hope Gala, December 3rd, 6:00-10:00 PM
The Annual "Celebration of Hope Gala" - Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction, Raffle, and Awards Ceremony - is the main fundraiser for Building Hope Foundation, Inc.
The evening includes: Cocktail Hour, Four-Course Dinner, Open Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle, Live Music by Two Amazing Bands and Special Guest Performers.
We will be recognizing community members for their service and contributions to furthering the Building Hope Foundation’s vision.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful night night with you!
If you or your company would be willing to donate to the Gala auction, raffle, or place a journal ad, please contact us.
2019 Gala
2018 Gala
2017 Gala
