Sponsored Events 2025

January 

Jan. 31: Creative Arts Workshop Inc.: ($750) Made Visible: Unveiled Roots, an exhibition by Marquis Brantley Sr., featuring large portraits that explore the stories of Black men and boys in his family. This in-person event at CAW’s gallery will include a DJ, guest performer, and an artist talk.

February

Feb. 01: Yale-China Association: ($750) Lunarfest 2025 Year of the Snake is Connecticut’s largest annual Lunar New Year celebration and will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitney-Audubon arts district. Featuring a traditional lion dance troupe, local artists, and local organizations, the day is full of learning, culture, arts, and fun for the Greater New Haven community.

Feb. 24: CWMP Foundation, Inc.: ($1,000) An Annual Black History Month Empowerment Luncheon. 

Feb. 27: Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc.: ($1,300) Join us for an exciting LEAP Year Event, where we will honor Ann Baker Pepe and Ed Cleary, Co-Board Chairs, with the LEAP Community Leadership Award! The evening will start with a cocktail reception at the Dixwell Community (Q) House, followed by your choice of dinner and conversation. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with members of the community and deepen your knowledge!

Feb. 27: Central Connecticut Coast YMCA: ($500) Please join us for the 2025 Volunteer and Staff Celebration. An evening honoring the dedication, passion and hard work that makes our Y thrive! 

March

Mar. 04: New Haven Free Public Library Foundation: ($1,200) Celebrate and Support Literacy and Empowerment! Join us in making Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration of community and impact!

Mar. 13: Women and Family Life Center: ($500) EmpowHer Gala- Navigating Through Life Transitions. Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual fundraising gala, where every moment is dedicated to making a difference!

Mar. 15: Living United CT Transitional Services Inc.: ($250) Ignite the Future youth event will take place in the large conference room #114 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This in-person event will focus on empowering and inspiring the next generation through engaging workshops and dynamic discussions.

Mar. 21: Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, Inc.: ($1,000) Breaking Bread 2025 Presented by Yale Hospitality, an evening of fine wines and culinary masterpieces in New Haven's most historic venues! 

Mar. 22: National Council of Negro Women, Inc.: ($1,000) The 2025 Women's Summit will be the 30th annual event held at the Amistad School in New Haven from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  A Collaboration of Women will engage the community focusing on the issues and concerns affecting African American families and the community.

Mar. 26: Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.: ($700) Join us for a Purr-oni dinner. Our 3rd annual in-person fundraising event in collaboration with the Branford Compassion Club, Inc. (BCC). This event will take place at the Christ & The Epiphany Church in East Haven, 5:30 p.m. 

April

Apr. 02: Horizons at Foote ($500) Raise Every Voice is an in-person event being held at the Whitneyville Cultural Commons. Accomplished artists from diverse backgrounds will engage in a dialogue on equity in the arts and art  education. 

Apr. 03: Saint Martin de Porres Academy: ($2,000) We invite you to join us at our 20th Anniversary Spring Fling gala, honoring Ann Baker and Frank Pepe. Starting at 5:30 p.m. at Woodwinds in Branford. Your support will help provide scholarship funding for low income children and help us fulfill our mission to end the generational cycle of poverty through education and opportunity.

Apr. 04: New Haven Leon Sister City Project: ($600) Presenting: Sisters! Visualizing Solidarity and Resistance, an art exhibit beginning January 16 - April 04. Celebrating 40 years of solidarity and social justice between New Haven, CT and Leon, Nicaragua. Hosted at the historic Institute Library honoring speakers and experts from sister organizations, and local colleges and universities.

Apr. 06: New Haven Paint & Clay Club: ($300) An annual Juried Art Exhibition reception 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven. 

Apr. 12: Monk Bloodline Heritage Connection: ($500) MBHC will commemorate its fourth Roots & Routes Train Ride by hosting a kick-off celebration at the Union Avenue train station in New Haven from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Apr. 26: Ely Center of Contemporary Art: ($1,000) 10th Anniversary Gala Benefit Auction from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at City Seed in New Haven. A festive ticketed event featuring renowned auctioneer Guy Bennett at the gavel to raise funds for our building endowment campaign and to celebrate 10 years of our organization.

Apr. 27: New Haven Symphony Orchestra: ($550) Join NHSO for Melodies and Mimosa's Brunch, a gala and brunch celebration of artistry, education, history, and innovation. 

Apr. 30: Fellowship Place Inc.: ($800) Join us at the Peabody Museum for A Night to Benefit Fellowship Place. Guests will view the museum’s iconic exhibits, enjoy drinks and light dinner, and bid on a variety of trips and luxury items where all proceeds will benefit housing and support services for adults living with mental illness. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m.

May

May 03: Timely Treasures Charity: ($430) This special event will bring together community members and supporters to help raise funds for two vital initiatives – our annual toy and coat drive and extracurricular activity sponsorships for children who have lost a parent. Join us at the Russian Lady's Club from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June

Jun. 04: Hamden Transition Academy at SCSU: ($1,000) This event is the annual Graduation Ceremony for the Hamden Transition Academy. From 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Michael J. Adanti Center at Southern CT State University.

Jun. 09: Marrakech, Inc.: ($500) Marrakech's Academy for Human Service Training (AHST) 30th Anniversary Celebration and Student Graduation will take place in-person at 4:00 p.m. at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven. The event will recognize the achievements of current graduates as well as alumni who have built their careers in the human service field after completing the AHST program, some of whom graduated 30 years ago.

Jun. 10: A Broken Umbrella Theatre, Inc.: ($1,000) ABUT presents: A Slice which is only the seed for the full production in 2025 of Apizza: New Haven’s Family Business, or as Bruno Cantante sings in the show, “One slice don’t make a pie,” which is based around the origins of New Haven's apizza culture.

Jun. 21: ArtsWestCT: ($500) West Haven Make Music Day celebrates the first day of summer with a free, public, outdoor event as part of the New Haven chapter of Make Music Alliance, an international organization. This event includes family-friendly festivities such as chalk drawing, food trucks, hula hooping, and making instruments out of repurposed materials, culminating with a grand finale performance and community music jam.

August

Aug. 16: E. C. Scranton Memorial Library: ($500) Summer of Scranton Block Party from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

September

Sep. 13: Feeding Families Foundation Inc.: ($500) Please join us for our very first Give Back Gala at Peabody Museum to honor the pediatric oncology nurses and providers at Yale Children's Hospital. Stay tuned for more information.

Sep. 18: Connecticut Voices for Children: ($2,000) Celebrating 30 years of research and advocacy on behalf of children! This in-person celebration will take place at the New Haven Lawn Club

Sep. 18: Gaylord Hospital, Inc.: ($500) Corks & Forks Join us for an unforgettable evening with friends, family and colleagues, featuring delectable food, a variety of beers, wines, signature drinks (non-alcoholic options available) and live music by Groove Authority from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

October

Oct. 25: Elm Shakespeare Company: ($500) Our 30th Anniversary Masquerade Ball will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Amarante's Sea Cliff celebrating the theme New Haven's Gem, Shining for 30 Years. This in person event will honor three decades of artistic excellence and community impact.

November

Nov. 07: The New Haven Club of NANBPWC Inc.: ($500) Celebrating in person, our 10th Veterans Appreciation event where we award 3 veterans for their service in combat and when they returned to the community. We will have a keynote speaker who is also a military affiliate who can speak to the importance of community support for veterans returning from the battlefield under the topic "From Combat to Community, celebrating our local  Veterans". 

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Questions? Please contact Stephanie Chung.