Join us as we celebrate over 60 years of academic excellence, athletic achievement, and community empowerment.
The Riverside Hawks Annual Gala is our signature event, bringing together alumni, donors, families, and community partners to support our mission: empowering youth through basketball, academics, and leadership development.
We leverage basketball as a powerful vehicle for change—one that builds confidence, discipline, and opportunity.
Through the game, we open doors to academic pathways and character development that extend far beyond the court. Our student-athletes have earned placements at some of the nation’s most prestigious high schools and boarding schools, setting them on track for college success and lifelong impact.
The Riverside Hawks Annual Gala is our signature event bringing together alumni, donors, families, and community partners to support our mission: empowering youth through basketball, academics, and leadership development.
Your support helps over 700 student-athletes receive tutoring, mentoring, college guidance, and life-changing opportunities each year.
Each year, the Riverside Hawks proudly recognize trailblazers who exemplify leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to youth empowerment. This year’s honorees have helped open doors of opportunity for the next generation—on the court, in the boardroom, and beyond.
Erika Irish-Brown
Jose Minaya
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and purpose—starting with cocktails and flowing into a powerful program honoring those who uplift and inspire.
Your support helps transform lives.
As a sponsor of the Riverside Hawks Annual Gala, you are directly investing in the academic success, leadership development, and athletic training of over 700 youth across Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Bronx.
From scholarships and college visits to mentorship and after-school programming, your contribution fuels life-changing opportunities that help our student-athletes soar—on and off the court.
Choose your level of impact and join us in building a brighter future.
