Catholic Charities’ Spring Celebration
Please join us on Thursday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for a reimagined cocktail gala as we once again celebrate in person for our annual Catholic Charities Spring Celebration.
How to Register
To become a sponsor or purchase tickets, please register below. For questions about the event please contact Jerry Smith, Director of Annual Giving, at jerry_smith@ccab.org or 617-464-8525.
Community Sites
It is our sincere privilege to recognize the incredible work and impact of our 30 Community Sites as the honorees of this year’s Catholic Charities Spring Celebration. As selfless volunteers, they have displayed teamwork, kindness, and compassion in the resettlement of nearly 160 Afghans into new homes in the Greater Boston area.
FAQs
To register as a sponsor, please fill out the form below or contact Jerry Smith, Director of Annual Giving, at jerry_smith@ccab.org or 617-464-8525.
$100,000 | PRESENTING SPONSOR
- VIP Tickets
- Company logo/family name recognition as presenting sponsor on all event materials, website, and electronic donor receipts
- Headline recognition on social media, press releases, and email blasts
- Speaking opportunity (live or pre-recorded) at event
- Full-screen digital ad
- Customized volunteer experience at Catholic Charities
$50,000 | KINDNESS SPONSOR
- 10 Event Tickets
- Company logo/family name recognition as kindness sponsor on all event materials and website
- Headline recognition on social media, press releases, and email blasts
- Full-screen digital ad
- Customized volunteer experience at Catholic Charities
$25,000 | COMPASSION SPONSOR
- 10 Event Tickets
- Company logo/family name recognition as compassion sponsor on all event materials and website
- Recognition on social media, press releases, and email blasts
- Full-screen digital ad
$10,000 | JUSTICE SPONSOR
- 10 Event Tickets
- Company logo/family name recognition as justice sponsor on all event materials and website
- Recognition on social media, press releases, and email blast
- Full-screen digital ad
$5,000 | DIGNITY SPONSOR
- 5 Event Tickets
- Company logo/family name recognition as dignity sponsor on all event materials and website
- Recognition on social media, press releases, and email blasts
- Half-screen digital ad
$2,500 | CHARITY SPONSOR
- 2 Event Tickets
- Company logo/family name recognition as charity sponsor on all event materials and website
- Recognition on social media, press releases, and email blasts
- Half-screen digital ad
PURCHASE A DIGITAL AD
Full-screen: $1,000
Half-screen: $500
Digital Ads are due by May 10. Please provide either a pdf or jpg sized at a dpi of 300 or higher. Ads may be sent to jerry_smith@ccab.org.
Full Size: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Half Size: 960 x 1080 pixels
The dress code for Catholic Charities Spring Celebration is business attire.
Yes, complimentary, on-site parking is available at the JFK Library and Museum. View directions here.
Yes, take the Red Line to the JFK/UMASS stop and follow signage to the ground level bus shelters. Catch the Paul Revere Route 1 shuttle bus, provided by the University of Massachusetts Boston free of charge. Exit the bus at the Kennedy/Archives stop located at the end of the JFK Library and Museum’s parking lot. Visitors can track shuttle buses at https://umb.transloc.com/.
This year, Catholic Charities Spring Celebration is a reimagined cocktail gala with open areas to mingle and connect. Seating will be available but not assigned.
The health and safety of our guests is of the utmost priority. Per current guidelines, masks will be required upon entering the building, in restrooms, and while visiting the museum exhibits. We also encourage guests to take a rapid antigen test before attending if able.
Weather permitting, there will be an outdoor terrace to enjoy prior to the start of the program.
Yes, there will be a selection of vegetarian options available for our guests to enjoy. If you have any food allergies, please be sure to let us know in advance.
No physical tickets will be issued for the event, all attendees will be able to check-in at the registration table.
We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their sponsorship support of Catholic Charities Spring Celebration:
Presenting Sponsors
kindess SPONSORS
Compassion Sponsors
Gary and Diane Kaneb
Ann Marie and Bill Teuber
Justice Sponsors
Anonymous
John F. and Lisa Batter
Mark and Kristen Bettencourt
K. Douglas Briggs and Claudia Sorgi
Paul and Margaret Chisholm
Ellen and Paul J. Clancy
C. Michael and Janet Daley
James and Janice DiStasio
RoseMary and Dan Fuss
James D. and JoAnne Gallagher
James and Mary Judge
Kelly Family Foundation
Kevin and Sharon MacKenzie
James and Lynn McDonough
Thomas and Linda Norton
Paul and Mary Beth Sandman
Heather Shanahan
Brendan and Kerry Swords
Dignity Sponsors
Ann Carter and Philip Jameson
Ann Cloherty
Patricia M. Dinneen, PhD & John Mooney, MD
Tim and Rose Doherty
John Harrington
Rick and Carol Lord
Jack MacKinnon and Family
Brian and Margaret McNeill
Al and Diane Kaneb
Mark B. & Annemarie L. Kerwin
Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus
Michael and Maureen Sheehan
Charity Sponsors
Peter and Kathy Markell
Andrew and Stephanie O’Brien
Jean Tempel
Kelley J. Tuthill and Brendan Ward
About Spring Celebration
Catholic Charities Spring Celebration is an annual benefit for Catholic Charities of Boston’s areas of greatest need. The agency’s four core services provide a holistic approach to serving our clients through Basic Needs, Adult Education & Workforce Development, Family & Youth Services, and Refugee & Immigrant Services
Catholic Charities remains committed to the health and safety of our guests and follow all applicable health guidelines for the event.
Spring Celebration Event Committee
Rabbi Marc Baker
David & Judy Castaldi
Paul & Ellen Clancy
Patricia Dinneen & John Mooney
James D. Gallagher
Bob Giannino
Meb Keflezighi
Peter Lynch
Brian & Margaret McNeill
Thomas & Linda Norton
About the Venue
For more information regarding Catholic Charities Spring Celebration event venue including directions and exhibits, please visit the JFK Library and Museum website.