MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR: GABOUREY SIDIBE
In candidly sharing her own mental health struggles, Gabourey Sidibe lights a path for us all to follow. We were thrilled to honor her.
PARTICIPANT SPEAKER: PHYLLIS FISHER
Delivering a memorable speech, CA tenant Phyllis Fisher shared her extraordinary life story, and spoke movingly about the redemptive power of kindness.
CO-CHAIR, DAN WURTZEL
We’re fortunate to count on extraordinary leadership – including from Dan Wurtzel, President of First Service Residential, here welcoming our guests.
HONORARY CO-CHAIR: JOHN TURTURRO
Our good friend John Turturro is a staunch mental health advocate – and we’re most grateful for his continuing support.
Event Details
- Time, Date & Location:
- 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018 | 583 Park Avenue, Manhattan
- Honoree:
- Gabourey Sidibe
Mental Health Advocate of the Year
Academy Award nominee (Precious)
Star of Empire (Fox), Difficult People (Hulu), and The Big C (HBO)
- Gala Co-Chairs:
- Dan Wurtzel, President of First Service Residential New York
David Segura, Chief Strategy Officer, Roomi
Monadnock Construction, Inc.
- Honorary Chair:
- John Turturro, Emmy Award-winning actor and director
GALA FILM
Free to Be Yourself
2018
A new short film by - and about - Community Access.
Each of this film’s four sections addresses a different aspect of our work, as outlined in our mission statement: housing, training, healing-focused services, and advocacy.
Find out who’s who! (And watch with subtitles.)
MORE INFO
Message From Steve: Our CEO's Gala Recap
2018 Gala Program
Sponsor listing | Honoree bio | Fund-a-need info
2018 Gala Digital Journal
Tribute Ads + messages of support | Photos of tenants, staff, and activities
2018 Gala Photo Album: Arrivals & Cocktails
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2018 Gala Photo Album: Dinner & Speeches
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QUESTIONS?
John Williams
Chief Development and Communications Officer
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