The Dream Foundation announces its 2025 fund collection gala, “Lights of the city”, a memorable evening that celebrates the perseverance of immigrant and first -generation students that exceed important obstacles to access higher education.
The event will take place on Thursday, September 4, at 6:30 pm, H at The Mansion at Oyster Bay, in Plainview, NY. The meeting will also honor community leaders who support their career and inspire change.
Since 2012, the “Dream Foundation” has awarded more than $ 300,000 in scholarships to immigrant students of high -yield and first generation of immigrant families.
This gala will be attended by Dr. Maria Conzatti, administrative director of Nassau Community College, as the outstanding main speaker of the night.
In recognition of exemplary service and commitment to the community, the Dream Foundation will also honor 6 outstanding leaders:
• Eric Cienfuegos – “Emerging Star” Award, General Manager, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
• Dr. Silvia Díaz – “Pioneer in the Public Service”, Deputy Executive of Suffolk County
• Grace Ioannidis – Award “Community Defender”, Executive Director, Multicultural Affairs Office, Suffolk County
• David M. Sperling, Esq. – “Legados Builder» Prize, founder of the legal firm of David M. Sperling and the Dream Foundation
• Luis Vázquez – “Trajectory” Award, President, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Long Island
• Christopher William, Esq. – Prize “Visionary Leadership”, Development Director, Suffolk Community College foundation; Principal Professor, Liu.
“This gala is not just a celebration, it is a call to action,” said Gloria Robles Applebaum, president of the Dream Foundation Board of Directors. “Our students are future educators, health professionals, engineers and public servants. With the support of the community, we can help them achieve their potential and to promote entire communities.”
For more information about this event visit Nydreamfoundation.org .
Academic Excellence
It should be noted that Nassau Community College, a Campus of the New York State University, offers a comprehensive public university experience designed to transform lives through higher education.
With 14,000 full -time students, part -time and continuing education, NCC offers more than 80 programs that lead to obtaining an associate or certificate title.
Through the face -to -face and online offer, the institution educates local and international students and has 160,000 alumni.
Located in 91 hectares in Garden City, Long Island, the University is in the historic Ccondado de Nassau, one of the most coveted places to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and professional careers.
Since 1959, NCC has earned a national reputation for its academic excellence, affordability and ease of transfer to four -year universities.
Empowering students
Founded in August 2012, the Dream Foundation is a 501 non -profit organization (c) (3) based in New York, committed to empowering immigrant students and first generation students of immigrant families in their search for higher education.
Through scholarships and support for academic growth, the Foundation promotes the next generation of community leaders on their way to their educational and professional goals.
For press consultations, sponsorships or more information, contact Gloria Robles calling (631) 574-9311.
