Join us as we celebrate over 60 years of academic excellence, athletic achievement, and community empowerment.
The Riverside Hawks Annual Gala is our premier celebration. This inspiring evening brings together alums, donors, families, and community partners in support of our mission: leveraging basketball to create academic opportunities for youth across New York City.
At Riverside, basketball is more than a sport. It’s a launchpad. We use the game to unlock access to academic support, high-performing schools, college pathways, and personal growth that lasts a lifetime.
Thanks to our growing network of support, Riverside student-athletes are earning spots at top high schools, elite boarding schools, and respected colleges nationwide—proving that when you pair talent with opportunity, anything is possible.
Join us in celebrating their journey—and help us widen the lane for the next generation.
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.
This year’s Gala will showcase a 30-minute fireside chat, highlighting voices from the court, the boardroom, and the community. Our distinguished panelists will share how basketball continues to inspire, create opportunities, and shape future leaders.
ARDIAN/Vlad Colas
BET Networks/Scott Mills
Erika Irish Brown & Frank Brown, Jr.
Citi
Howard Feinglass and Ben Feinglass
Erik & Jackie Gershwind
Phil & Anne Isom
Scott & Amy Jaffee
Jose & Romy Minaya
Scott Rozell
Jon Barfield & Stephanie Durden Barfield
Jared & Wendy Bartie
Clarence Anderson/The Anderson Family
Derek & Regina Ferguson
Emily Foshag & Brad Frishberg
Les & Amy Franks
GCM Grosvenor
Bronté Laurent
Rick & Jennifer Lerner
Jennifer James Soto & German Soto Sanchez
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.
If you would like to make a general gift or support the gala with a contribution not listed above, please use the donation link below.
