Outreach’s 43rd Annual Metropolitan Luncheon A Success! Raising Vital Funds for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
The 43rd Annual Metropolitan Luncheon took place on Thursday, December 5th, at the iconic Cipriani 42nd Street, raising nearly $900,000 with over 700 guests in attendance. The funds raised will support Outreach’s evidence-based behavioral health treatment and training programs in New York City and Long Island.
“Thanks to the remarkable generosity of everyone who attended this year’s event, Outreach will continue to respond to the evolving and complex needs of young people and adults struggling with addiction and mental health issues,” said Debra Pantin, Outreach’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “With your support, we can provide highly effective, innovative, and person-centered behavioral health treatment services.”
This year’s Luncheon honored three outstanding Outreach supporters:
- 2024 Humanitarian of the Year: Drew O’Connor, Senior Vice President, and Head of Commercial Property Management, Rudin
- 2024 Labor Leader of the Year: Joseph A. Geiger, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, New York City District Council of Carpenters
- 2024 Jim Berg Memorial Award: Gerry Chasin, Managing Director, Wealth Management & Institutional Consulting, The Chasin Group
The event also featured heartfelt remarks by Outreach’s President and CEO Debra Pantin, as well as an inspiring speech from Outreach graduate and U.S. Navy veteran Orlando V., who shared his recovery journey. The Luncheon was chaired by Daniel Kindbergh, Board Chair of Outreach Project Inc., and hosted by the 2024 Metropolitan Luncheon Committee.
2024 Metropolitan Luncheon Electronic Journal
An annual tradition since 1981, the Metropolitan Luncheon celebrates the achievements of Outreach clients and families while recognizing distinguished members of the New York metropolitan area’s business, labor, and trade communities who are dedicated to helping the organization build healthy lives.
Special Thanks to the 2024 Metropolitan Luncheon Committee:
Luncheon Chairman: Daniel Kindbergh – Chair, Outreach Project, Inc.
Committee Members: Steven Alessio, Vincent Alvarez, Joseph Azzopardi, Michael Bosso, Andrew Bregenzer, Kuba J. Brown, Ralph Bumbaca, Anthony S. Cacace, James Cahill, James T. Callahan, Thomas A. Callahan, Matthew Chasin, Edwin L. Christian, Joseph K. Collins, Kenneth Collins, Scott Corneby, Thomas Gesualdi, Gregory Hach, James C. Halpin, Nick Hayden, William Hill, Brian Horan, Gary LaBarbera, George Lewis, William Lynn, John J. Murphy, John O’Hare, Vincent F. Pitta, Steven J. Porzio, Thomas Reynolds, Howard Rothschild, Scott Salmirs, John Santora, John Santos, Neil Sheehan, and Steven C. Witkoff.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsors:
Luncheon Underwriters: Building Contractors Association, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Charity and Relief Fund
Reception Sponsor: Related Companies
Diamond Sponsors: Benjamin Maintenance, Carpenter Contractor Alliance, IUOE Local 94-94A-94B, Tulla Contracting Corp.
Platinum Sponsors: ABM Industries, Collins Building Services Inc., Glenwood Management, IUOE Local 14-14B
Gold Sponsors: Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Brookfield Properties, Chasin Group, Citiline Restoration, Peter and Marianne Finn, Guardian Service Industries, Inc., IUOE Local 15-15A-15B-15C-15D-15H, Maven Construction Corp., Mulligan Security LLC, New York State Iron Workers District Council, Platinum, Inc., Proskauer Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, Rudin, Wager Contracting Co., Inc.
Bronze Sponsors: Excavators Union Local 731, General Contractors Association of New York, Greater NY L.E.C.E.T., The Hallen Construction Co., Inc., Harvard Maintenance Inc., Iron Workers Local 40, Paramount Group, PharMerica, Pitta LLP, RAEL Fire Protection, Real Estate Board of New York, SEIU Local 32BJ, Silverstein Properties, Structure Tone LLC
Honoree Award Sponsors: Great Lakes Advisors, LLC, the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, Inc.
Photography Sponsor: Boyd Watterson Asset Management
Frontline Worker Hero: JDP Mechanical Inc.
To Donate:
You can still support Outreach’s mission to build healthy lives by making a contribution on our 2024 Metropolitan Luncheon donation page. Once submitted, you will be directed to a secure payment portal via TD Bank. The portal accepts both credit card and checking account transactions. Alternatively, you can mail your contribution to:
Outreach Project, Inc.
Attn. Marsha Radulov
11711 Myrtle Avenue,
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
