2025 Annual Benefit
Together for an evening of music, beverages & appetizers in support of women. You are invited to join us for a memorable occasion in support of a meaningful cause. Secure your spot as space is limited!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the band JC and Mike performs live, creating a vibrant atmosphere for our annual fundraiser. Our Private Chef Oscar Riquelme will share the inspiration behind the evening’s menu, while guest speakers including, Alan Kahn, highlight the powerful impact of your support—showcasing the lives changed, milestones reached, and the vision we’re working toward together.
$100 for Regular Admission and $150 for Mega Support Admission. The evening also includes a surprise reward for the 4 highest donors!
Where is your money going? All donations go directly to the 30 families we are committed to in 2026. You will help finance essential needs like food, housing, education, employment, healthcare, therapy and childcare.
We can’t wait to see you for another wonderful evening, and as always, thank you for your generosity.
Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring a Thriver’s ticket as a generous gesture.
About our private chef Oscar Riquelme
Oscar Riquelme is a private and event chef based in New York City and the surrounding region. He grew up in Chile, surrounded by abundant nature (seafood, game, fresh produce), which shapes his cooking style.
His culinary style blends rustic and refined elements, mixing European and indigenous South American influences, also drawing inspiration from travels across the Americas, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific. His experience includes working in NYC restaurants (Sous Chef at Café Triskell; working at Glasserie) and running a supper club in Brooklyn (“La copa rota”). In 2018, he received a culinary prize from the Italian region of Basilicata, which led to a teaching/learning/media tour there. He offers services ranging from special‑occasion meals, cocktail parties, multi‑course tastings, to open‑fire barbecues.
About our band JC and Mike
JC Cassis is a singer-songwriter-producer from New York City who creates original dance-pop music but loves singing in all different genres. She has headlined festivals around the United States with her former band, and her music has been featured on LOGO, VH1, Oxygen and more. As someone who grew up on early 90’s MTV and top 40 radio, she’s excited to be playing a set of beloved songs across eras and genres to help raise funds for Women4Women. Learn more at JCCassis.com.
Mike Bennett is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Brooklyn. In addition to fronting his own band, the SoulGlo Orchestra, he plays with numerous bands in the greater NYC area. He is also an accomplished arranger and producer. Mike’s calling card is versatility. His music is injected with many eclectic influences, ranging from pop, classical, jazz, funk, rock and various world music.
About our speaker Alan Kahn
Alan Kahn is the pastor of Brooklyn Church in Carroll Gardens. Alongside his passion for Bible teaching, rock climbing, and hosting family events for the community, Alan is dedicated to helping people walk through life’s deepest challenges. He and his wife, Jenna, are raising five incredible children together in the same neighborhood.
