Reconnect’s 15th Annual Fundraiser
May 22nd, 2025
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Event Space, Church of Our Savior, 38th & Park
New York, NY
Join us in celebrating 15 years of impact at Reconnect NYC’s 15th Annual Fundraiser Gala! This milestone event honors our journey of empowering young men in New York City through community, mentorship, and opportunity.
“Wassup everyone, I am Lonsdale, and I’ve been an active youth partner. At Reconnect, I’ve learned various skills in trade. Another valuable skill I gained was the ability to work with others as a team. Overall, it’s been a great experience.
~ Lonsdale Allen
Fulltime Employed at TBP Maintenance Department
“Once you’re a part of Reconnect, you’ll never lose that connection. Within my 3 months of participating, I’ve experienced so much joy that I haven’t felt in years. Moral of the Story: Reconnect has driven me to achieve success.”
~ Jorge Gomez
Enrolled in OSHA 30 & Building Operations & Maintenance Certifications Program
“Reconnect has been a wonderful experience. Not only did I learn new skills, but I also met great people that really care about helping me.”
~ Christopher Lopez
Enrolled at CUNY CityTech for Fall 2025
Our Results
95%
Of participants complete their work assignments
95%
Remain actively engaged with us at least one year after leaving our program
60%
Of our participants are employed 6 months after our program, 56% are employed after one year
95%
Of participants continue to be engaged in training, education or work activities after leaving our program
25%
Of participants are successfully referred to other workforce organizations after leaving our program where they continue to build experience and advance their skills
