November 5, 2026 Annual Raise the Roof Gala for Education
BREAKING NEWS! $60,000 Challenge Grant – every dollar raised will be matched by three generous donors.
Click here to bid on online Silent Auction (closes at Gala)
Gifts received as of October 21, 2026
Sally Jack
Ten Broeck Builder:
Kenneth P. Mortensen Jr. & Aydin Alyari Tabrizi
Rencourt Foundation
Frank & Sarah Slingerland
Ed Swyer & Elizabeth Wild
Linda Weiss
Historian’s Circle:
Marilyn Bradley
Mark & Virginia Mahigian in memory of Judith Ann Farrell
Thomas J. Walling, CFP
Gift in Honor of Paula Hemmings
Advocate’s Circle:
Gary Hahn & Akum Norder
Lynda Karig Hohmann, MD
Keith Lee
Marie Sarciapone
Walter R. Wheeler & Paul Selzam
Honorary Committee:
Ken Baker
Marty & Dena Bannan
Tony & Mary Brankman
Eli Denzer & Tyler Machajewski
Margaret Diggs
Pat Sears Doherty & Joe Doherty
Carol & Karl Felsen
Russell Hart
Michael Heinel
Paula Hemmings
Eric & Priscilla Johnson
Holly Katz & William Harris
Kathryn & Timothy Kosto
Nancy & Jim Liotta
Mike & Diana O’Brien
Rita Urbanski-Papandrea
Donna Passaretti
Joanne Thompson
Congressman Paul D. Tonko
Sharon Wesley
Hon. Wanda Willingham
David & Amanda Young
Sponsors:
Albany Distilling Co., Albany NY
Capitol District Supply, Albany NY
Northeastern Insurance Agency
Leanne Royer – Venture Fox Realty Group
Silent Auction Preview:
- Taxco Silver Necklace
- Florentine 14k Gold Gemstone Pendant
- Satsuma Pottery
Gift Certificates to:
- The American Hotel (Sharon Springs NY)
- Black & Blue Steak and Crab (Albany NY)
Tickets to:
- The Clark Art Institute (Williamstown MA)
- Hyde Hall (Cooperstown NY)
