Person to Person’s spring benefit, Rising Together. will take place on Friday, April 4, at Serafresca in the Italian Center in Stamford, P2P announced.
The black-tie event will feature a lineup of influential leaders, celebrated talent, and community advocates.
— an announcement from Person to Person
Chante Moore, headliner of P2P’s Rising Together benefit on April 4.
Headlining the night is Grammy-nominated artist Chanté Moore, known for her captivating vocals and soul-stirring lyrics. More than 10 million of her albums have been sold.
The event will honor Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America), who was named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2024” and recently ranked No. 34 on Forbes’ 2024 list of “The World’s Most Powerful Women.”
Duckett is a former executive at JPMorgan Chase, and serves on the boards of Nike, Inc., Brex Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, and several other notable organizationsDuckett’s leadership and commitment to financial inclusion and resilience have significantly impacted the financial industry and beyond.
Photo from Rising Together event website
CBS NY Anchor Cindy Hsu
The evening will also feature CBS NY Anchor Cindy Hsu as emcee. A trusted voice in media with over two decades of broadcast journalism experience, Hsu brings energy and a deep commitment to giving back. She has worked with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is strongly involved in the Asian-American community.
The event will feature a live auction led by renowned auctioneer James MacDonald. Guests can dance the night away at an after-party featuring the dynamic artistic duo MOJO, and celebrate alongside P2P’s distinguished event chairs: Dr. Celeste Cox Baldwin, Michelle Lappas, and state Sen. Ceci Maher, a former P2P executive director.
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Thasunda Brown Duckett, honoree at the Rising Together benefit
“As co-chair of this incredible event, I’m thrilled to bring our community together for an evening of celebration and impact,” Baldwin said.
“Rising Together is not just a fundraiser; it’s an opportunity to showcase the transformative work of P2P and the collective power of our supporters. I can’t wait to share this unforgettable night with everyone who believes in making a difference.”
Inaugural sponsors include Lenox Advisors; The Kathwari Foundation; The Shendell Family; U.S. Chemicals, A Woman-Owned Business; Stamford Health; and Deloitte, with more expected.
“We are excited and honored to welcome Chanté Moore and Thasunda Brown Duckett to Rising Together,” said Nancy Coughlin, CEO of Person to Person. “Their participation, alongside so many other incredible supporters, will make this a night to remember and help us continue our vital work of providing essential resources to families and individuals working toward stability.”
If You’re Going …
The event starts at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2025 at Serafresca at the Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Tickets, starting at $350 per person, can be bought online, here.
About Person to Person
P2P is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. P2P serves 28,000 residents in Fairfield County with the following programs: two neighborhood food pantries, two mobile food pantries, clothing center, caseworker assistance, Financial Opportunity Center®, emergency financial assistance, college scholarships and summer camperships. Learn more at p2pHelps.org.