Evening Under the Stars: Highlights from P2P Benefit

We were thrilled by the amazing support and turnout at Evening Under the Stars! If you were there, we hope you had a fantastic time!

Special recognition was given to Mike Riccardi, President of the P2P Board. Mike’s effective leadership played a vital role in P2P’s successful response to the challenges of the pandemic.

A big thank you goes out to all the sponsors, donors, supporters, committee members, volunteers, elected officials and community leaders who made this event a success. Thanks to your contributions, we raised an incredible $327,000. These funds will make a lasting impact as we work towards our mission of providing economic stability, respect, and hope to over 27,000 residents we serve.

Thanks to Tracey Riccardi who served as the event’s Honorary Chair, and Todd Lindvall and Meghan Thornton who served as Co-Chairs. The event committee worked tirelessly behind the scenes to produce a wonderful and inspiring evening. Committee members included Erin Bellissimo, Nancy-Jean Bono, Kim Brown, Andrew Brown, Cathy de Graaff, Angela Eiref, Cami Fischer, Allison Gagliardi, BJ Gedney, Mimi Griffith, Noelle Heffernan, Christina Johnson Wolff, Michelle Lappas, Maureen Mazan, Tina Mazzullo, Mara Peters, Missy Radin, Angela Riley, Holly Schulz, and Julianna Spain.

Guests had the option to bid on six unique auction items, including: Two tickets to see Madonna (donated by Tracey Riccardi); dinner for 10 prepared at your home by Chef Michael of Columbus Park Trattoria, including two cases of wine (donated by Columbus Park and Direct Wines); a four-night stay for up to four at a Four-Star resort in either Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta; four tickets to a New York Rangers game; private dining for six prepared by Divina Modern Italian award-winning Chef Jose (donated by Divina Modern Italian); and a specially curated, family style selection of hors d’oeuvres, entrees, desserts and wines for eight at The Wheel (donated by The Wheel).