Raise the Roof for Education Gala 2026

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.

Contact us for Sponsorship Opportunities and to donate to our Silent Auction.  Support education in our community while connecting your business with a community that shops and supports local.  Sponsorship Form: ACHA Ten Broeck Gala 2026 Sponsorships Request Sheet

Gifts received as of October 16, 2026

Challenge Gifts:
Anonymous Donor (2)
Bennett Family
Van Rensselaer Sponsor:
Paula Hennessy
Louise & Charles Kavanaugh
Karen & Chet Opalka
Olcott Sponsor:
Sally Jack
Douglas W. Olcott, Ph.D.

 

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
Joanne Thompson
Congressman Paul D. Tonko
Sharon Wesley
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)