2022 ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid Benefit
A shot of the dining room from the balcony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Big thanks to our event partners, @RafanelliEvents for this stunning look!
Cocktail tables topped with "badges of honor" by way of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid facts.
Welcome signs upon entry to the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Welcome to the 12th Annual ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid Benefit!
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid youth speakers and co-hosts from left to right: Daren Manning, Sockona Doucoure, Amir Nina, and Tauryian Sparrow.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff Sandra Escamilla, Casper Lassiter, and Ali Tan.
Mailbox for staff appreciation postcards.
Another shot of the ballroom before guests arrived.
Almost ready!
Guest registration in full swing.
Guests mingling at Cocktails.
Guests mingling at Cocktails.
From left to right: Guest Errik Grubbs and student performer Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez at Cocktails.
Guests enjoying the dinner program.
Student performer and rapper Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez working his way up to the stage while performing an original piece entitled "Good Ol Days".
Auctioneer CK Swett hyping up the crowd during the live auction.
President and CEO Phoebe Boyer visiting guests during dinner.
Guests enjoying a little dinner and conversation.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff member Damian Eckstein sharing his alumni story at the top of the program.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff member Alicea Arias sharing her alumni story at the top of the program.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff member Casper Lassiter sharing his alumni story at the top of the program.
President and CEO Phoebe Boyer sharing her welcome remarks and setting the stage.
Guests participating in the direct pledge moment.
Guests enjoying the made-to-order 'smores station.
Guests participating in the direct pledge moment.
Guests enjoying the paper boat step and repeat.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid leadership having fun
Guests enjoying the paper boat step and repeat.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid leadership
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid Staff Honoree Representatives and President and CEO Phoebe Boyer (center).
Events team
Trustee Linda Kao, President and CEO Phoebe Boyer, and Trustee Russell Diamond
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff
Guests sharing and swapping photos.
Board Chair Jill Olson sharing our grand total.
Guests giving Sandra Escamilla a standing ovation.
Board Chair Jill Olson congratulating our youth.
Guests enjoying the program.
Guests enjoying the program.
Guests enjoying the program.
Direct pledge generosity.
Guests enjoying the program.
Hearts swelling with pride while watching our youth and friends.
Youth co-hosts Daren Manning and Sockona Doucoure sharing their stories about the impact of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid.
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s Aid staff proudly applauding our youth.
Guests catching up.
Brenda Triplett, Errik Grubbing, and Denzel "Zel" Rodriguez engaged in conversation.
Guests listening intently to Executive Vice President Georgia Boothe.
Guests enjoying dinner.
CK Swett working his magic during the direct pledge.
