Sheetal Sheth Instagram – SAYA (@saya.nyc), an organization that I am deeply connected to and proud to serve on the board of, celebrated its 28th anniversary this weekend, marking nearly three decades of connecting underserved New York City youth to opportunities and championing solutions that foster educational equity. That is no easy feat and I am in awe of the work this organization continues to do.
The event, held at Tribeca 360°, brought together close to 400 guests for an evening of philanthropy, inspiration, and celebration.
We gathered. We celebrated. We laughed. And most importantly, we connected on a brighter future for all.
I was proud to emcee and honor the work of Sonny Kalsi, Priya Parker, and Anand Giridharadas. And of course the night wouldn’t have been complete without the profound voice and heart of Ali Sethi.
Thanks to the altruism of attendees and supporters, the gala raised over $750,000, which will directly benefit SAYA’s programs and initiatives—aimed at empowering youth and fostering their academic, social, and personal development. “The generosity of our supporters, along with the incredible $1 million gift from Mackenzie Scott SAYA received earlier this year, will advance SAYA’s important work in a profound and transformative way” (Samidh Guha, Board Chair).
So grateful for all of you who came out and supported. To @neerja.pr for being a champion and @ashgofficial for keeping the party going.
Our in kind sponsors 🙌🏽
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This event takes a village and I am so grateful for mine. 🙏🏽❤️✨
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#nonprofit #desi #saya #advocacy #emcee #community #southasian #gala | Posted on 20/May/2024 18:04:09
