City Stories Annual Gala: THROUGH GENERATIONS
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Join us on April 16 for our annual gala
For 140 years, University Settlement has gathered our neighbors around a shared purpose: to build stronger, more resilient, more powerful families, and better-connected and better cared-for communities, who in turn build a better New York City. Through generations, our values reverberate.
Date
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Time
6:00 PM
Location
CITY WINERY
25 11TH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY
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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: Through Generations 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: Through Generations 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.
How do I get to City Winery?
City Winery is located at Pier 57 in Hudson River Park. We encourage our guests to travel to City Winery via public transportation – take the A, C, E, or L trains to 14th Street or the M12 bus. If you are arriving on the subway, the walk to the venue from 14th Street and 8th Ave is approximately 2.5 blocks, and you will need to cross the West Side Highway.
Hired cars can drop off in front of the venue but must approach from the southbound side of the West Side Highway.
No on-site parking is available through City Winery, but there are nearby parking garages at Pier 57 and at West 17th at 10th Ave. If you wish to make a reservation for the Pier 57 lot, reach out to Manhattan Parking Group: call 212.490.3460 x 209 or email: larry@mpgparking.com.
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:
Dr. John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY)
Dr. 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
- Alan Winters and Sharon Felzer
Committee
- Lisa and Joseph Amato
- Quemuel Arroyo
- June and Michael Blitzer
- Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz
- Renée Eubanks
- Ronni and John Fisher
- Tony, Kirsten, and the Gulotta Family
- Steve and Hana Green
- Janice Lee and Stuart Shapiro
- Peter Siroka and Elisabeth Sherman
- Lori Zeltser and Leonard Berman
- Rich Médor and Patty Staco
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.