Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston
Simone Winston, Shannon Pastuszak
& Lisa Pierpont, The Newbury Cup
Michelle Wu is the first woman and first person of color to be elected Mayor of Boston. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she serves as a dedicated caregiver to her own mother at home. Mayor Wu has been a steadfast collaborator, working in partnership with Ethos to further care, compassion and community on behalf of every older and disabled resident of Boston. A Boston Public Schools mom, and an MBTA rider, Mayor Wu believes that the key to solving our deepest challenges lies in building community and embracing possibility. In her first official act as Mayor, Wu signed an ordinance divesting City funds from fossil fuels, private prisons, and the tobacco industry. She also worked to make three Boston bus lines – which serve predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods – fare-free for two years.
To take decisive action against climate change and improve conditions for Boston Public Schools’ students, teachers, and families, Mayor Wu has launched a Green New Deal for BPS and expanded early childhood services. Mayor Wu also established Boston’s first ever Offices of Food Justice, Black Male Advancement, LGBTQ+ Advancement, and Worker Empowerment.
Through her actions and initiatives, Mayor Wu will have an impact on our city for generations to come.
The Compassion in Action Award honorees embody the essence of community leadership and dedication to enriching the lives of Boston’s most vulnerable residents.
Newbury Cup Co-Founder Simone Winston is a devoted mother and advocate who has dedicated decades to serving organizations like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Perkins School for the Blind. Co-Founder Shannon Pastuszak is a media veteran and dedicated philanthropist working with organizations such as the Boston Public Library’s Literary Lights Committee and The Home For Little Wanderers. Founding Member Lisa Pierpont is an accomplished editor and educator, using her platform to shed light on important social issues and drive positive change in our city.
The Newbury Cup demonstrates our honorees’ unwavering commitment to community service and their collective efforts have made a profound impact on countless lives, inspiring hope and resilience within our community.
ABOUT ETHOS
Ethos is an award-winning nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults and disabled individuals in Greater Boston. Our goal is to enable individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible and prevent the need for institutional care.
Ethos’ services include Meals on Wheels, home care, case management, and culturally appropriate programs.
Our commitment to the independence, dignity, and well-being of older adults and disabled individuals, and keeping them at home, is at the heart of everything we do because home is Where the Heart Is.
OUR IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY
2400000
Meals served
9500
Seniors receiving meals
467000
Hours of in-home care
3200
Home visits
2250
Receiving health insurance counseling
5000
Elderly and disabled clients
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Governor Maura Healey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
John Donohue
Chairman, President and CEO of the Arbella Insurance Group
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Massachusetts Legislature
Senator Michael Rush
Massachusetts Senate, Majority Whip
Norfolk and Suffolk District
Senator Sal DiDomenico
Assistant Majority Leader
Middlesex and Suffolk District
Representative Liz Miranda
2nd Suffolk District
Representative John Moran
9th Suffolk District
Representative William McGregor
10th Suffolk District
Representative Rob Consalvo
14th Suffolk District
Representative Samantha Montaño
15th Suffolk District
Boston City Council
Boston City Council
Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune
City Council President City Councilor, At-Large
Councilor Julia Mejia
City Councilor, At-Large
Councilor Erin Murphy
City Councilor, At-Large
Councilor Henry Santana
City Councilor, At-Large
Councilor Gabriela Coletta
City Councilor, District 1
Councilor Edward Flynn
City Councilor, District 2
Councilor John Fitzgerald
City Councilor, District 3
Councilor Brian Worrell
City Councilor, District 4
Councilor Enrique Pepén
City Councilor, District 5
Councilor Benjamin Weber
City Councilor, District 6
Councilor Liz Breadon
City Councilor, District 9
Past Honorees
Sheldon Lloyd
2023 Community Impact Award Recipient
José Massó
2023 Ageless Advocacy Award Recipient
Reverend Irene Monroe
2023 Compassion in Action Award Recipient
Rick Berk & Chris Berk
Brown Brothers Harriman & Community Leader
“We are honored to be co-chairing the gala in honor of caregivers in our community. Having cared for senior family members over the years, we know how important it is to care for loved ones as they mature. We also believe that Ethos’ work to create awareness of the needs of our seniors can help foster deeper connections between generations and promote a culture of respect and mutual appreciation.”
Ellen Grubert & Janis Lippman
The Ellen + Janis Real Estate Team
“We worked hard to keep our parents, Ellen’s beloved mother Selma and Janis’s dear father Arnold, safe and comfortable in their own homes for as long as possible. And we were lucky to have resources and family to help. We are co-chairing this event in their honor and to help other seniors like our parents who need care, food and companionship to enjoy life as they age.”
Stella Marquez-Murray & Juan R. Murray
Juan Real Estate Group LLC
“ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Our goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of caring for your parents, family or friends, knowing that the most precious things you can give them are time, love, and care.”
Board of Directors
Nick Favorito
President, Executive Committee Chair
Juliette Johnson
Vice President
Craig McAnaugh
Treasurer
Susan Kuriakose
Secretary
Tish Allen
Marie Borgella
Marcia Brown
Tom Cohan
Juliette Johnson
Ronald Lammy
Debbie Nolan
Yan Lin
Edna Pruce
Sponsorship Benefits |
Presenting Sponsor $50,000 |
Compassion Investor $25,000 | Community Investor $10,000 | Mission Investor $5,000 | Event Sponsor $2,500 |
VIP Patron $1,000 |
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Seating |
Table for 12 guests | Table for 8 guests | Table for 6 guests | Seating for 4 guests | Seating for 4 guests |
Seating for 2 guests |
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Screen recognition |
Prime recognition | Preferred recognition | Featured recognition |
Recognition |
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Invitations to Honoree Reception |
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| Recognition on all print and digital materials | Prime recognition a Presenting Sponsor | Preferred recognition | Featured recognition | Listing | |||
| Pre-recorded video message for social media | 1-minute | 45-seconds | |||||
| Program book (deadline for inclusion Friday, September 16) | Full-page ad, best placement | Full-page ad, special placement | Full-page ad | Half-page ad | Listing | Listing | |
| Donor name on delivery van for 1 year | X | ||||||
| Donor name and link on Ethos website for 1 year | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Additional Value | A complimentary Lunch & Learn Session offered on location to educate and inform employees and/or members about caring for an elder at home and services that are available throughout Greater Boston. | ||||||
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Please use the order form below to secure your sponsorship of Where the Heart is or, contact Ray Santos at 617-477-6638 or rsantos@ethocare.org
