CCC Celebrates 2026: The Art of Impact


Events

April 21, 2026

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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The Art of Impact celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and innovation that drive meaningful change for New York City’s children and families. Set against the backdrop of the Museum of Modern Art, this evening will spotlight how data, community voice, and advocacy come together to shape a more just and equitable city—where every child is healthy, housed, educated, and safe. Just as great art challenges us to see the world differently, CCC’s work inspires action and transforms systems for lasting impact.

With your generosity, we can achieve CCC’s vision: a future in which every New York child is healthyhousededucated, and safe.

Early Bird ticket offer is available until March 31st! 


 

Enjoy substantive networking among civic and business leaders with cocktails from an open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, exclusive access to art exhibitions, and access to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden (weather permitting), from 7:00pm through 9:30pm. The evening will also feature brief remarks highlighting CCC’s data-driven advocacy and recognition of exemplary corporate leadership.

Admission times vary by ticket level.

Featured Exhibitions

Marcel Duchamp
Frida and Diego: The Last Dream

Catering
David Ziff Cooking, Inc.

 

Our 2026 Honorees

  • Alliant Insurance Services

    Lead Corporate Champion

    Accepted by Ashley De Paola

    Executive Vice President

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  • Enterprise Community Partners

    Distinguished Partner Honoree

    Accepted by Baaba Halm

    Senior Vice President, Programs

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Honorary Chairs

  • Ellen & Steven J. Corwin

  • Sharon & Jon Corzine

  • Peter & Stacey D'Arcy

  • Ricki Tigert Helfer & Michal S. Helfer

  • Chris Stern Hyman

Co-Chairs

  • Diana & Fred Elghanayan

  • Madeline & Tom Elghanayan

  • Clover C. Bergmann & John J. Murray

  • Mary & Brian Donley

  • Jane & Christian Oberle

Benefit Committee

  • Jody & Brian Berger

  • Priscilla Bijur & Gerald Kane

  • Lauren & Richard Chung

  • Veronica Dillon & Kevin Bollbach

  • Ariel Elghanayan

  • Judith A. Garson & Steven N. Rappaport

  • Bonnie Greaves

  • Elaine & Mark Kessel

  • Bobbi Kirschner

  • Abra Levine & TJ Gottesdiener

  • Jane Levinson

  • Lee & Fritz Link

  • Nancy & Alan N. Locker

  • Marilyn & Jay Lubell

  • Maryann Martson

  • Victoria Munroe

  • Lila & Andrew Rymer

  • Marcy Sandler & James Janover

  • Betsy Pinover Schiff

  • Jean A. & Raymond V.J. Schrag

  • Nancy & David Solomon

  • Heidi Stamas

  • Nancy L. Sun

  • Ann Viney

  • Christine Wasserstein & Dan Rattiner

  • Kate & Scoop Wasserstein

Early Corporate Sponsors

Lead Corporate Champion

Special Thanks To

Next Generation Benefactor

Advocacy Visionary Sponsors

Leading the Way: 2026 Pacesetting Supporters

Lead Corporate Champion

  • Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Legacy Sponsor

  • Diana & Frederick Elghanayan

Futures in Focus Sponsor

  • Madeline & Tom Elghanayan

Next Generation Benefactor

  • Jody & Brian Berger
  • Clover C. Bergmann & John J. Murray
  • Constance Christensen
  • Ellen & Steven J. Corwin
  • Ricki Tigert Helfer & Michael S. Helfer
  • Chris Stern Hyman
  • Nancy & Alan N. Locker
  • Marilyn & Jay Lubell
  • The Omer Foundation

Equity Leader Patrons

  • Judith A. Garson & Steven N. Rappaport
  • Christine Wasserstein & Dan Rattiner

Advocacy Visionary

  • Sharon & Jon Corzine
  • Veronica Dillon & Kevin Bollbach
  • Mary & Brian Donley
  • Maryann Marston
  • Victoria Munroe
  • Jane & Christian Oberle
  • Marcy A. Sandler & James T. Janover
  • Lila & Andrew Rymer
  • Nancy & David Solomon
  • Christine Wasserstein & Dan Rattiner

Innovation Patron

  • Priscilla Bijur & Gerald Kane
  • Michele & Benny Caiola
  • Rose Caiola & Carl Musacchia
  • Lauren & Richard Chung
  • Nancy & Henry Elghanayan
  • Epic Mechanical Contractors, LLC
  • Bonnie Greaves
  • Kathy & Mitchell Jacobson
  • Elaine & Mark Kessel
  • Bremond Berry MacDougall
  • Martin Associates, Inc.
  • Jean A. & Raymond V.J. Schrag
  • Elizabeth & Robert Sheehan
  • SLCE Architects, LLP
  • Heidi Stamas
  • Nancy L. Sun
  • Woodworks Construction Co., Inc.

Meet Our Honorees!

Learn why we are honoring Alliant and Enterprise and read about the incredible women accepting this year's awards!

  • Alliant Insurance Services

    Accepted by Ashley De Paola, Executive Vice President

    Lead Corporate Champion

    This year, we are proud to celebrate Alliant Insurance Services as Lead Corporate Champion for CCC Celebrates 2026: The Art of Impact.

    Alliant has been a consistent supporter of CCC for over a decade and demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing opportunity through philanthropy and data-driven insight. Through initiatives like the Alliant Insurance Foundation – supporting education access, anti-hunger efforts, and workforce development – Alliant’s work aligns with CCC’s mission to advance equity and improve outcomes for children and families.

    This shared approach reflects The Art of Impact: combining data, innovation, and partnership to address complex challenges. By bringing expertise in risk, analytics, and community investment, Alliant helps strengthen the systems and solutions that support long-term stability for communities.

    Accepting this award on behalf of Alliant is Ashley De Paola, Executive Vice President.

    As Executive Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services, Ashley is a dynamic leader and hands-on problem-solver. Over the past two decades, she has built her career in the Insurance Industry, beginning in NYC. She also serves on the Board of The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), where Alliant is a Key Partner.

     

  • Enterprise Community Partners

    Accepted by Baaba Halm, Senior Vice President of Programs

    Distinguished Partner Honoree

    This year, we are celebrating Enterprise Community Partners as a Distinguished Partner Honoree for CCC Celebrates 2026: The Art of Impact.

    Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) is a national nonprofit that works to expand affordable housing, advance housing stability, and promote equity – building resilience and upward mobility in communities nationwide. For more than four decades, Enterprise has pushed for solutions through a powerful combination of capital investment, policy leadership, and community development.

    Enterprise is a valued partner to CCC through the Family Homelessness Coalition, which brings together cross-sector leaders and families with lived experience to advance practical, data-informed solutions to family homelessness in New York City. Enterprise has played a consistent leadership role since the Coalition’s inception, helping to advance solutions that support long-term housing stability for families, reflecting The Art of Impact in action.

    Accepting this award on behalf of Enterprise is Baaba Halm, Senior Vice President of Programs.

    As Senior Vice President of Programs at Enterprise Community Partners, Baaba leads the continued expansion of the Solutions division, overseeing program strategy, partner engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and state and local policy advocacy across U.S. regions. Her leadership is rooted in more than two decades of experience in housing, community development, policy, and racial equity.

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