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THE FAMILY CENTER'S
SPRING SOIRÉE
2026
WELCOME
MCs Lauren Glassberg & Dan Krauth
WABC-TVTHANK YOU TO OUR GUESTS
Ivy Gamble Cobb
Chief Executive Officer
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Marika Pritchett-Casey
Vikram Shankar
Board Chair & Vice Chair
INTRODUCTION OF THE SUSTAINER'S AWARD
Gabriella Belhomme
SUSTAINER'S AWARD
Kiana “Katie O” Muschett-Owes
IMPACT VIDEO
Produced by Dave Gutt
MISSION MOMENT
Malae & Malena Walker
Chamika Vazquez MorrissonDINNER
INTRODUCTION OF THE ADVOCATE'S AWARD
Joel M. Field III
Board Chair Emeritus
ADVOCATE'S AWARD
Cause Strategy Partners
Whitley Richards, Chief Executive Officer
Rob Acton, Founder
INTRODUCTION OF THE FOUNDER'S AWARD
Kevin Stevenson Willie
FOUNDER'S AWARD
Richard Osterweil
FINAL THANK YOU
Ivy Gamble Cobb
Chief Executive Officer
DANCE PARTY KICKOFF
Monique Jean
2026 Gala Chair
The Advocate’s Award
CAUSE STRATEGY PARTNERS
Since 2015, Cause Strategy Partners has bridged the gap between corporations and nonprofits, placing over 3,100 professionals on boards through their award-winning BoardLead platform. This partnership has been transformative for The Family Center, resulting in the election of seven board members and six Leadership Council members. These leaders have provided critical resources and expertise, directly enabling the expansion of The Family Center's mission and impact.
The Sustainer's Award
Kiana Muschett-Owes
Brooklyn native Kiana Muschett-Owes, aka “Katie O”, founder of Katie O Soul Food Restaurant, turned her lifelong passion for cooking into a powerful mission for community care. In response to the pandemic, she launched the non-profit Soul Food to the People, which has provided over 220,000 free meals to food-insecure New Yorkers. Since partnering with The Family Center in 2024, she has co-hosted an annual Thanksgiving feast for over 1,400 community members.
The Founder's Award
Richard Osterweil
An internationally recognized artist, Richard Osterweil has had his life and work featured in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and the documentary Painting the Town. As The Family Center’s longest-serving Board member, he has demonstrated an unwavering 25-year commitment to New York City’s children and families. Beyond his leadership on the Board, Richard has made a personal impact by mentoring numerous children throughout his tenure.
Dear Guests,
Welcome to The Family Center’s 2026 Spring Soiree, and thank you for being with us this evening.
Tonight is about the real impact The Family Center has when it steps in to support individuals and families at their most vulnerable moments. You will hear that impact reflected directly from our keynote speaker’s story, a family kept together because of the advocacy and legal support provided by The Family Center.
Thank you to our generous Spring Soiree sponsors and Gala Committee for making this evening possible. We invite you to explore our silent auction travel experiences, which support The Family Center’s work while offering the opportunity for unforgettable European adventures.
Enjoy a wonderful evening,
Monique Jean2026 Gala Chair & Board Member
P.S. While the Soiree ends tonight, your impact doesn't have to. Follow us on social media to see how your support changes lives throughout the year:Dear Guests,
Thank you for being here tonight. Your support of our mission is more vital than ever.
Tonight, you will hear The Family Center’s resilient clients tell their heartbreaking and heartwarming stories of resilience and overcoming trauma. The Family Center’s expert staff provide critical services to these individuals and families as they face life-altering events. Working together with our clients, we forge paths towards healing, stability, and a fulfilling future for them and their families—this is our mission, which you fuel by your presence here tonight.
In 2025, 100% of children stayed safely in their homes for the fourth year in a row—meaning no Family Center child experienced the trauma of foster care or juvenile justice. Also last year, our attorneys secured a combined nearly $3M in benefits for clients, such as reinstating wrongly terminated food stamps, and in savings for taxpayers by preventing expensive shelter stays and foster care placements.
These are just a handful of the Family Center accomplishments YOU make possible. Thank you for investing in our work through the Spring Soiree!
In gratitude,
Ivy Gamble CobbChief Executive Officer
Marika Pritchett-Casey
Board ChairFirst Course
Asian Salad (DF)
Asian greens, baby green oak, pickled cucumber, frizzled shallots, watermelon radish, black garlic sesame vinaigrette. For sesame allergies, substitute citrus ginger dressing upon request.Main Course
Grilled Filet Mignon (GF)
Pommes Anna, crispy brussels sprouts, thyme sprig
-OR-
Roasted Miso Chilean Sea Bass (GF)
Wasabi mashed yukon potatoes, crispy green beans, wasabi crème fraîche
Upon Request
Vegetarian Entrée
Heirloom Carrot Risotto (DF) (GF)
Olive oil braised beluga lentils, cashew pesto, pea tendrils
Passed Mini Desserts
Lemon blueberry cheesecakes
Lemon raspberry tarts
Mini flourless chocolate tortes
Apple pie tartlets
S’mores cookies
Churros with dipping sauce
GF =Gluten free
DF = Dairy free
The Family Center’s Spring Soirée is made possible by the generosity of our wonderful sponsors. Their support helps drive forward TFC’s mission of creating paths to healing, stability, and a fulfilling future for all New Yorkers. We are truly grateful.
Gold Sponsors
Bayview
Cause Strategy Partners
Cory & Chrissy DeForrest
Davidson Kempner
Marika Pritchett-Casey & Paul Casey
PwC
Silver Sponsors
Barclays
BTQ Financial
Lockton
Orrick
Vikram Shankar & Lael Goodman
