Center For The Women Of New York Hosts 35th Anniversary Virtual Gala Thursday, April 7, 2022

QUEENS, NY - The Center for the Women of New York is hosting its 35th Anniversary Gala. The gala will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM.

CWNY will celebrate and honor women and men in leadership who are committed to women’s rights and empowerment, and have made significant contributions to our community. The evening will include musical performances.


2022 Honorees

Grace Meng, U.S. Congresswoman
Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council

Joseph Alohan, Sergeant NYPD
Bessie W. Blake, Ph.D., Author, Activist & Educator
Racquel Chariah, Executive Director of the Hance Family Foundation
Mary Crimmins, NYCDOE Physical Education Teacher
Stephanie Lake, Ph.D., Director of Criminal Justice Program, Adelphi University
Lisa Liberatore, MD, ENT, Founder of Luv Michael


The Center for the Women of New York helps women overcome financial, health, violence, social, and legal issues by advocating for full gender equality, understanding their needs, and connecting them with CWNY services, nonprofit partner organizations, and public resources to aid, uplift, and address their challenges.

CWNY offers support groups for women in crisis and caregivers, workshops, and classes on topics such as domestic violence, trafficking awareness, career advancement, financial literacy, sustainable gardening, and English as a second language.

While celebrating the accomplishments of our honorees in our common cause, this gala will help CWNY raise funds to sustain our free services to women who benefit from our assistance. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit https://cwnygala2022.givesmart.com/ or email [email protected].