Thank You for Celebrating with Us!

Our milestone celebration was highlighted across Greater Boston media outlets including: the Boston Sun, the Dorchester Reporter, POLITICO’s Massachusetts Playbook, MassNonprofit News, East Boston Times, State House News, Charlestown-Patriot Bridge.

Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell receiving the Elder Justice Advocacy Award from Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, alongside Jorge Quiroga and Meg Hogan.

The family of Patricia Lynch receiving the Patricia A. Lynch Excellence in Public Service Award.

Karen Chen of the Chinese Progressive Assocation receiving the Community Advocacy Award from Senator Lydia Edwards, alongside Jorge Quiroga and Meg Hogan.

City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata speaking.

Meg Hogan, CEO of Boston Senior Home Care.

Robin Lipson, Acting Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Senator Lydia Edwards speaking.

Representative Kate Hogan, Madam Speaker Pro Tempore.

Live music was performed by acapella group Ball in the House.

Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House of Ways and Means Committee.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell.

Karen Chen, Executive Director of the Chinese Progressive Association

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening at our 50th Anniversary Gala! Your presence helped make this event a huge success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors, inspiring honorees, dedicated board members, community partners, and cherished friends. Your support and commitment continue to uplift our mission, and we look forward to the incredible impact we will achieve together in the years to come!

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. Our 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated and honored the community partnerships that have brought us this far, and renewed our dedication to serving Boston’s older adults for many more decades to come.

Gala Honorees

As we celebrated this important milestone, we took 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

In 2024, we introduced the Patricia A. Lynch Excellence in 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 were thrilled to welcome back Jorge Quiroga as our emcee!
Jorge is an 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
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.