Join Us for the Event of the Year!

For half a century, Boston Senior Home Care has been at the heart of Boston’s community, touching the lives of thousands of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. From providing essential services and supports to being fierce advocates for those in need, we have been there every step of the way. Join us for our 50th Anniversary Gala as we honor and celebrate the community partnerships that have brought us this far, and renew our dedication to serving Boston’s older adults for many more decades to come.

Ticket Sale Dates:
Early bird tickets ($135): August 29, 2024
General admission tickets ($165): September 13, 2024

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Event Details

Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

The Hyatt Regency (Downtown Boston)

Professional Business Attire

Featuring

Hors d’oeuvres and stationed bites
Cocktails and beverages
Live performance featuring Ball in the House
Awards presentation
Coffee and dessert

Help Us Make a Difference

Your support at our gala means everything. It fuels our passion and encourages us to continue doing important work to support our community. Together, we can make an even greater impact and build a thriving future for everyone. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for being a critical part of our 50-year journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

To learn more about our sponsorship and advertisement opportunities, visit our online sponsorship and advertisement page, our mail-in sponsorship opportunities form, or our mail-in advertisement opportunities form by September 16th, 2024.

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Gala Honorees

As we celebrate this important milestone, we take great pride in recognizing community leaders who have been instrumental in effecting positive change, providing vital support to those in need. Their steadfast dedication has uplifted marginalized communities and continues to inspire others to unite in the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive society.

Elder Justice Advocacy Award

**The Honorable Andrea Joy Campbell**
Attorney General of Massachusetts

Community Advocacy Award

**Karen Chen, Executive Director**
The Chinese Progressive Association

Public Service Award

This year, we are introducing the Patricia A. Lynch Public Service Award given in memory of an extraordinary public servant and beloved Boston Senior Home Care board member. Through this award, we honor Pat’s exceptional dedication and contributions to our organization and the community as a whole.

**Patricia A. Lynch, Esq.**
(October 17, 1951 – July 23, 2024)

Master of Ceremonies

We are thrilled to welcome back Jorge Quiroga as our emcee! Award-winning reporter with WCVB Channel 5 for 45 years, inducted in the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Host Committee

Special thanks to our Host Committee Co-Chairs. Representative Kate Hogan, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Event Sponsors

Our heartfelt gratitude to all of our sponsors for their generous support.

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Prior Event Honorees

Cathy Dunham, VP of Community Improvement & Director of POAH Fund for Affordable Housing, honored with 2019 Community Advocacy Award by former MA Governor Michael Dukakis.

The Boston Housing Authority honored with the 2021 COVID Hero Award. Pictured (L-R): Francina Latimore, Assistant Director of Property Management, and Gail Livingston, Senior Deputy Administrator

Maloney Properties recognized with the 2021 COVID Hero Award. Pictured (L-R): Jennifer Kadilak, Director of Resident Services, and Nathalie Balan-Mondesir, Resident Service Coordinator.

Dr. Ruth Moy, Executive Director of the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, Recipient of the 2022 Community Advocacy Award

Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, honored with the 2019 Legislative Advocacy Award.

Representative Adrian Madaro, Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, received the 2022 Legislative Advocacy Award from Representative, Aaron Michlewitz.

Representative Daniel J. Hunt, House Committee on Human Resources and Employee Engagement, received the 2023 Legislative Advocacy Award from Madame Speaker Pro Tempore, Kate Hogan.

Amy Rosenthal, Executive Director of Health Care For All. Received the 2023 Community Advocacy Award from Dr. John McDonough, Professor of Public Health Practice at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.