Foundations in Education hosted its “Growing Together” gala at Woodway Country Club on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The program recognized two notable honorees, Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport and Foundations in Education’s former Board Chair, Thomas E. McInerney. The Gala was co-chaired by Board of Trustees, Michele Mitola and Allison Reiling. They were joined by Lisa Ferraro, Joe Purcell, Barbara Ripp, Jennifer St. Victor-de Pinho, Holly Doherty-Lemoine, and Emily Carriero. For photos of the event, please click here.
Proceeds from the Gala benefit Foundations in Education in their mission to provide tuition assistance for low-income children and innovation grants for teachers in the classroom. Guests enjoyed a lovely meal and lively program led by auctioneer, Pat Tully.
If you wish to support Foundations in Education, or volunteer with the 2026 Gala, please
contact Emily Carriero at emily@foundationsineducation.org or call 203-416-1671.