Rising Together Gala

November 12, 2026

Join us on Thursday, November 12th at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy from 6 – 9 pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of connection, our tutoring program, and the impact we make together!

VIP reception from 5 – 6 pm.

Celebrating the Connections that Change Lives

We’ll honor the students whose futures are being transformed through learning, and the volunteer tutors who show up week after week to remind every child they are seen, valued, and capable of achieving great things.

Together we bring academic, social and emotional growth and support to Massachusetts students impacted by homelessness and poverty. We are so grateful for the volunteers, donors and partners who make student success possible through our tutoring, mentoring and customized backpack and “Tools for School” programs.

Introducing Emcee
Matthew Di Loreto!

Matthew is an actor, musician and recognized voice on television and radio. He served as the lead in Blue Man Group in both Boston and New York and in long-running comedy productions through United Citizens Brigade.

Matthew will be joined by Boston’s Joe Sax, our friends at JN Mitzahs and their 360 photo booth, exciting auction items and students, volunteers and our village of supporters who believe in the potential of every child.

The Impact

One connection can change a life. Thousands of connections can change a community.

Students have received guidance from caring volunteer tutors since 2004

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Students in Massachusetts public schools are identified as experiencing homelessness*

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*Source: DESE 2024

Our 2026 Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

The Betty Lee and Dudley Digges Fund

Gold Sponsor

Bill & Annmarie Harlor and Family

Richard and Catherine McGrail & Family

Blue Ribbon Sponsor

Stephen & Carol Augustyniak Marcus

Chris Murphy, FSA, CERA

Board of Directors

Bronze Sponsor

Patricia Williams

Board of Directors

Rising Together VIP

Renee* & Patrick Lawler

*Board of Directors

Cheryl* & Neal Opper

*Founder

Richard Olson

Board of Directors

Sponsorship Opportunities

$20,000 Presenting Sponsor

VIP Experience
VIP table for 12
Banner recognition during event
Recognition as Premier Event Sponsor
Lead logo on website with link
Lead social media campaign, press release, and blog post

Become a Presenting Sponsor

$15,000 VIP Sponsor

VIP Experience
Recognition as Flagship Sponsor
Banner recognition
VIP table for 10
Lead logo on website with link
Social media campaign, press release, and blog post

Become a VIP Sponsor

$10,000 Platinum Sponsor

VIP Experience
Recognition as Lead Sponsor
VIP table for eight
Banner recognition during event
Lead logo on website with link
Social media campaign promotion

Become a Platinum Sponsor

$5,000 Gold Sponsor

Eight complimentary event tickets
Banner recognition at event
Logo on website with link
Social media campaign promotion

Become a Gold Sponsor

$2,500 Blue Ribbon Sponsor

Three complimentary event tickets
Name recognition during event
Listing on website
Social media campaign promotion

Become a Blue Ribbon Sponsor

$1,000 Bronze Sponsor

Two complimentary event tickets
Name recognition at event
Listing on website

Become a Bronze Sponsor

Tables

$1,500 Table for eight
$1,850 Table for 10
$2,200 Table for 12
$200 Individual Tickets

Purchase a Table or Ticket

VIP Experience

VIP Reception 5 – 6 pm
Table for 10
Table side wine service (pay for consumption) 10 drink tickets
Meal selection

Book the Experience

Thanks to all who celebrated Soaring Scholars 2025