Together We Thrive

Together We Thrive
2026 Benefit for NYC Youth
Supporting The Door and Broome Street Academy

Get ready for an unforgettable night! This is your chance to directly champion the young people served by The Door and Broome Street Academy. Join us for an evening filled with powerful testimonials from our youth and staff, celebrate alongside dedicated advocates and honorees, and bid on exclusive luxury auction items. With gourmet food and wine to savor, every moment supports our vital mission: providing comprehensive, life-changing services to teens and young adults in New York City. Be part of the change—secure your spot and make an impact!

Event Details

Supporting The Door and Broome Street Academy

Wednesday, October 14, Gotham Hall, NYC
6pm Cocktails | 7pm Dinner | Cocktail Attire

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Honoring Snipes, Founders Award

Global streetwear brand investing in youth, culture and community

Honoring Adam Blackstone, Change Maker Award

Grammy & Emmy Award-winning artist, Tony-nominated music director, bassist, and arranger

About The Door and Broome Street Academy

For over 50 years, The Door has been a trusted place for young people between 12 and 24. All are welcome as they are, to be themselves, address challenges, and access services when and how they need them. The Door offers comprehensive programs and services, including mental health counseling, health and nutrition assistance, legal services, housing support, arts, education, and career guidance.

In addition to our core services, we provide opportunities for academic achievement and scholarship through Broome Street Academy, a high-impact public charter school co-located within The Door.

Door staff and members share why The Door is a trusted place for teens and young adults.

Host Committee

Hollis Forbes & Bethany Menzies, Co-Chairs

Cathy & Frank Aquila • Stephanie Durden Barfield & Jon Barfield • April Barton • Brandon Blackwood • Lauren Blum & C. William Merten • Maya Browne & Laurence Pels • Trisha & Marc N. DeBevoise • Blake Devillier & Jerad Gardemal • Benjamin Felt & Carla Milan • Leslie Fielden & Jeff Seidel • Hollis & Jim Forbes • Foster Pride | Lynn Schurnberger • Cristin Frodella • Ilaria Fusina & Adam Woodward • Barbara Hill & David Zurndorfer • Jeff & Brittany Katzin • William W. McFadden & Adela Woliansky • Brian McQueen • Abra Metz-Dworkin & Evan Gogel • Javier Muñoz • Hunter Philbrick & Clementine Drackett • Leah & Clayton Pope • Swati Rao & William Murdock • The Ready Foundation | Bethany & Euan Menzies • Brian & Lauren Ross • Alixx Schottland & Matthew Pomerantz • Scott & Katie Singer • Kelly Stevens & Peter Lupoff • Jessica Valarezo • Alex Wood

Our Sponsors

Thank you to this year's generous sponsors for their support. To become a sponsor of this year's event, please contact us at events@door.org, or purchase your tickets and sponsorships online now.

Thriving Together Sponsor
Invus

Community Champion Sponsor
Leah & Clayton Pope

Outstanding Advocate Sponsors
Cathy & Frank Aquila • Lauren Blum & C. William Merten • Benjamin Felt & Carla Milan • Hollis & Jim Forbes • Ilaria Fusina & Adam Woodward • Barbara Hill & David Zurndorfer • Abra Metz-Dworkin & Evan Gogel • Hunter Philbrick & Clementine Drackett • The Ready Foundation | Bethany & Euan Menzies • Kelly Stevens & Peter Lupoff

Daring Dreamer Sponsors
Maya Browne & Laurence Pels • Trisha & Marc N. DeBevoise • Georgia & Don Gogel • Hecker Fink LLP • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP • SVAM International Inc. • Suejin Yang & William Lee

Steadfast Partners
BTQ Financial • Capital One • Stephanie Durden Barfield & Jon Barfield • GMHC • Brittany & Jeff Katzin • Kelsey Louie & Brett Perala • William W. McFadden & Adela Woliansky • Ted Oberwager and Richard Sarnoff • Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP • Trinity Church Philanthropies

Fearless Friend Sponsors
Leslie Fielden & Jeff Siedel • Diane & Mark McEnroe