THE GIVING HOPE GALA:

Creating Lasting Impact for Women & Children

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for an unforgettable evening in support of women and children rebuilding their lives through safety, healing, and hope.

Hosted at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, The Giving Hope Gala brings together community leaders, changemakers, partners, and supporters for a powerful evening dedicated to creating lasting impact across our communities.

This special evening will celebrate resilience, community, and transformation while raising critical funds to support life-changing programs including housing, counselling, child development, family support, and treatment services.

By attending or sponsoring The Giving Hope Gala, you are helping provide safe spaces, critical care, and essential programs that empower women and children to move forward with dignity, stability, and hope.

Event Details

Saturday, September 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Venu Event Space
2800 Hwy 7, Vaughan

Guests will enjoy:

  • An elegant evening experience
  • Dinner and entertainment
  • Inspiring stories of hope and impact
  • Opportunities to support meaningful change
  • Community connection and celebration
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BECOME A SPONSOR, MAKE A DIFFERENCE

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and community partners who want to align their brand with impact and social change. Sponsorship levels range from Presenting Sponsor to Community Partner opportunities, with exclusive recognition and engagement benefits available throughout the evening.

Together, we can help create brighter futures for women, children, and families across our communities.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or reserve your tickets, please contact Diane Presta at diane.presta@jeantweed.com.

ABOUT THE JEAN TWEED CENTRE

For more than 43 years, The Jean Tweed Centre has provided compassionate, trauma-informed care to women and children facing substance use, violence, housing instability, mental health challenges, and related complexities.

Today, through seven locations across Ontario, we support more than 15,000 individuals each year with integrated wraparound services designed to help families heal and thrive together.

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2026 Executive Leadership Committee

Laura Compagni, Chair
Alexandra Arci
Michael Arci
Tiffany Arci
Joe Barranca
Galori Caligiuri
Elvira Caria
Nadia Cerelli-Fiore
Valentina Cestra
Patricia Chiaino
Anthony Cipriani
Tina Consales
Tariq Darwish
Farah Dhalla Singh
Marina Di Battista
Dr. Fabrizio Di Stefano
Roberto Gennaro
Lena Ibrahim
Susy Jose-Soissa
Katrina Karys
Gus Kokkoros
Marie-Josée Lafontaine
Mary Lavia
Joe Lu
Adam Macciocchi-Lancia
Sabaina Malik
Steven Marchetti
Sylvie-Marie Marchetti
Euan McDermott
Michael Perella
Anthony Pullano
Eva Sergnese
Lucy Sicilia Vona
Daniel Virgili

2026 Community Ambassadors

Flavio Lagana
Mattheu Manicapelli
Matt Mariani
Nafiseh Najafi
Stefani Poci
Brianna Radice
Vincent Spremulli
Rachel Stummer
Rita Tesolin
Sam Trinity