An Extraordinary Evening
VIP’s 2026 Benefit was truly unforgettable, marking a milestone moment for the organization. With 300 engaged guests, it was the largest event in VIP’s history, all in support of immigrant survivors. Over $500K was raised and community support reached new heights with sponsorships doubling compared to last year’s Benefit. VIP is deeply grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to this success!
April Hernandez
Emcee
Betsy Mallow, Honoree
VIP Board Chair
PwC U.S., Honoree
Received by Jeffrey Taveras
Esmeralda shared a heartfelt testimony about her journey through VIP services, experience as a survivor, and role as a Promotora, reflecting the spirit of community present throughout the event. That spirit resonated throughout the evening, with our vendors, showcasing handmade food, jewelry, paintings, and candles, and offering guests a special keepsake of traditional Mexican sweets, all honoring each survivor’s culture, craft, and connection.
A Night of Connection, Resistance, and Hope
You can still donate today to support survivors and VIP
Sponsors
Hope Sponsors
Miguel Fuentes
Ellen Chesler & Matthew Mallow
Oliver & Maxandra KramerI Jamie & Gretchen Rubin
Resilience Sponsors
Stanley Shuman I The Haas Foundation
Sara Naison-Tarajano
Matt Oppenheimer & Emily Patton
Silda Palerm & Richard Hall
Eli & Lydon Vonnegut
Justice Sponsors
Anonymous
Elisa De Jesus I The Drexler Family
Jeremy Finkle & Tanya Gould
Ilahi Family Giving Fund I Linda Manley
Amanda & Patrick Nichols
Rebecca Rodriguez I Barbara Toll
Pilar Crespi Robert & Stephen Robert
Changemaker Sponsors
Anonymous I Jenny & Roy Astrachan
Ana Bermudez I Jennie Block
Pamela M Brown & George Canellos
Wendy Chavkin I Alyssa Delgado
Margaret Della & Osterman Perez
Kathleen Doyle
Fund for the City of New York
Elba Montalvo I Rachel & Richard Robbins
A.V. Ryan & Linnaea Tillett I Julie Sandoval
Kelly Turner I Katrina vanden Huevel
Ally Sponsors
Rosina Abramson & Jeff Glen
Michael Aho & Joe Esparza
Barbara Ascher & Strobe Talbott
Lilliam Barrios Paoli & Ana Luiza Oliveira
Carol Bellamy
Robin Chappelle I Barbara Chesler & Karen Dahl
Annette Cumming I Pia Desai I Karen DiPeri
Robert & Bobby Falk I Jamie Fellner
Dr. Rosa M. Gil I Patricia Glazer I Linda Janklow
Matt & Amanda Jones I Julia Pinover Kupiec
Ruth & David Levine I Deitra Mara & Anthony Cattarina
Stephanie Nilva I Alex Nyren & Kim Rittberg
Elsa A Rios I Erika Soto Lamb & Robin Lamb
The Steinberg Family I Amanda Urban
Elizabeth Wang I Maureen White
Carmen Rita Wong I Malecon Productions, LLC
Host Committee
Hon. Maria AriasI Ellen Chesler & Matthew MallowI Elisa De Jesús
Alyssa Delgado I Karen DiPeriI Cecilia Gastón
Julissa Guttierez I Matt & Amanda JonesI Erika Soto Lamb & Robin Lamb
Linda ManleyI Elba Montalvo I Amanda & Patrick Nichols
Lisette NievesI Silda Palermo and Richard Hall
Julia Pinover KupiecI A.V. Ryan and Linnaea Tillet
The Steinberg FamilyI Kelly Turner I Elizabeth Wang
