Community Hope Board of Directors John Iannetta President Laurie S. Becker Vice President Nicholas Lorusso Treasurer Todd A. Smith Secretary Eileen Griffith Eugene C Holloway, Esq. Jay H. Yarnis, DDS Emeritus Board Members
A Welcome from the Board President
Welcome to the 29th Annual Sparkle of Hope Gala. It is an honor to gather with you this evening for one of the most distinguished celebrations in our state—an event that brings together friends, colleagues, and champions of our mission to uplift lives through housing and healing.
Since joining the Board of Directors in 2017 and assuming the role of Board President in July 2022, I’ve witnessed firsthand the extraordinary impact of Community Hope. Our dedicated staff, led by CEO Carmine Deo and our Senior Leadership Team, work tirelessly to ensure that those we serve—veterans and individuals overcoming mental health challenges—have not only a roof over their heads, but a place to call home and a renewed sense of purpose. Thanks to your generosity, Community Hope provides housing, vital resources, and life- changing services to more than 1,200 individuals and families each year. You are helping us turn hope into homes, and homes into futures. Tonight, we are proud to honor Mr. Will Lewis, Chair and CEO of Insmed, with the 2025 Sparkle of Hope Award. His leadership in healthcare and unwavering commitment to helping others exemplify the spirit of this evening. We also celebrate Fred and Noreen Hassan, whose steadfast support since the Gala’s founding in 1997 has helped raise an astounding $24 million for Community Hope. Their loyalty and vision continue to guide our success. And we extend our deepest thanks to Brent Saunders, Chairman and CEO of Bausch + Lomb, whose leadership as Gala Chair has been instrumental in advancing our mission and expanding our reach. On behalf of the Board of Directors, our staff, and the thousands of lives you help transform, welcome to the Community Hope family. May tonight be a joyful and inspiring reminder of the power we have—together—to spark hope and build homes.
Paul Cocja Lucy C. Del Gaudio (Veteran Advisor) Fran DeSena Ann Mohamadi Belinda Perichi Brent Ragans John C. Stritehoff, USN (Veteran) Elias Tsepouridis David M. Wissert, Esq. Jen Zimmer Carmine V. Deo, MBA, MSW, LCSW Chief Executive Officer
John Iannetta, President Community Hope Board of Directors
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