Thank you for an unforgettable evening celebrating the YWCA of the City of New York’s unwavering mission of “Championing Change!” The 2024 Salute Gala brought together our community of supporters, allies, and champions for a powerful night filled with inspiration and impact.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our extraordinary honorees—Natalie Edwards, Majora Carter, and Rosa Patin. Their leadership and dedication to fostering positive change embody the values we uphold at the YWCA-NYC. Thank you for inspiring us all.

A special thanks to our spotlight sponsor, National Grid, and to all our other sponsors who made this evening possible. Your support is instrumental in advancing our mission to empower historically marginalized communities.

And of course, thank you to our donors and guests for your generosity and for joining us in celebrating a shared commitment to building brighter futures for New York City. Together, we are paving the way for lasting change and creating new opportunities for those who need it most.

Here’s to another year of impact and advocacy. Together, we truly are Championing Change!

Meet Our Emcee

Richard Kind

Actor

Meet Our Honorees

  • Natalie Edwards

    Changemaker Champion
    Global Chief Diversity Officer, National Grid

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  • Majora Carter

    Grace Dodge Distinguished Service Award Honoree
    Majora Carter Group

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  • Rosa Patiño-Prenz

    Emerging Leader
    Section Manager, Astoria Operations, Con Edison

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Sponsors

Did You Know?

$25,000

Underwrites a semester of STEAAM programming, reaching 60 girls through workshops and lessons from leading female experts on science, technology, engineering, arts, advocacy, and math.

$20,000

Allows 20 girls to participate in a month-long internship at a local non-profit, university, or company to learn about social justice in a professional realm.

$15,000

Covers most expenses for the annual Girls Symposium, benefiting over 250 self-identifying high school girls with workshops, panels, and lectures on leadership, advocacy, STEM, college readiness, and mental health.

$10,000

Keeps YWCA NYC’s Step In & Stop It: Bystander Intervention workshop opportunity free for all participants.

$5,000

Helps 50 young women attend our College Knowledge & Readiness Program.

Questions?

Please let us know if you have any questions about our Salute Gala. Reach out to us below!