Outreach’s 44th Annual Metropolitan Luncheon Celebrated Record Attendance and Transformative Milestones!

Outreach’s 44th Annual Metropolitan Luncheon drew more than 775 guests, making it one of the most successful events in the agency’s history. The luncheon, held at the iconic Cipriani 42nd Street, brought together leaders from business, labor, and philanthropy in support of Outreach’s mission to provide high-quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for teens, young adults, adults, and specialized populations.

A major highlight of the afternoon was the announcement of a landmark achievement: the opening of downstate New York’s first residential treatment program dedicated specifically to young adults ages 18–25, marking a significant expansion of Outreach’s continuum of care and filling a long-standing gap in services for this underserved population.

The event honored three distinguished New York leaders whose contributions have strengthened communities across the region:

  • Humanitarian of the Year: Michael J. Bosso, Managing Director & Head of Property Operations for the Eastern Region of Brookfield Properties operated by CBRE
  • Labor Leader of the Year: Peter Myers, President, New York State Ironworkers District Council
  • Jim Berg Memorial Award Recipient: Gaston Silva, Chief Operating Officer, New York division of Vornado Realty Trust

The luncheon also featured two moving testimonials about individuals whose lives have been profoundly changed through Outreach’s programs. “Daniel,” a graduate of Outreach House II, shared his journey from teen residential treatment to academic success as a senior at Aspire Academy—New York State’s only recovery high school—where he recently celebrated his first college acceptance. The story of “Nick,” a graduate of Outreach’s Men’s Residential Program and now an employee of the NYC Department of Transportation, was shared offering a powerful reflection on how comprehensive care and ongoing support allowed him to reclaim his life and future.

“This event was special among all the luncheons we’ve had in the past,” said Mary Brite, Chief Operating Officer of Outreach. “Our 2025 honorees were particularly devoted to the program and helped set an attendance record. More importantly, the event marked the beginning of a new era with our dedication to young adults—a population that has long been underserved in the treatment realm.”

Special thanks to the 2025 Metropolitan Luncheon Committee for their leadership and generosity:

Luncheon Chairman: Daniel Kindbergh, Board Chair, Outreach Project Inc.; Committee: Steven Alessio, Vincent Alvarez, Joseph Azzopardi, Kuba J. Brown, Ralph Bumbaca, Anthony C. Cacace, James Cahill, James T. Callahan, Thomas A. Callahan, Matthew Chasin, Edwin L. Christian, Kenneth Collins, Scott Corneby, Joseph A. Geiger, Thomas Gesualdi, Gregory Hach, James C. Halpin, Nick Hayden, William Hill, Brian Horan, Gary LaBarbera, William Lynn, John J. Murphy, Drew O’Connor John O’Hare, Vincent F. Pitta, Howard Rothschild, Scott Salmirs, and John Santos

Special thanks to Paul and Eric Vitale and Weeks Lerman for their generosity in providing items for the Luncheon’s successful silent auction.

Many thanks to our sponsors!

Luncheon Underwriters, Building Contractors Association, New York City District Council of Carpenters Charity and Relief Fund; Room Naming Dedication Donors, Collins Building Services Inc.; Diamond Sponsors, Benjamin Maintenance, Brookfield Properties, Tulla Contracting Corp; Platinum Sponsors, ABM Industries Incorporated, Citiline Restoration, Glenwood Management, IUOE Local 14-14B, IUOE Local 94-94A-94B, SMP Supply Corp., Vornado Realty Trust; Gold Sponsors, Allied, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, IUOE Local 15, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15H, Maven Construction Corp., Metallic Lathers & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 46, New York State Iron Workers District Council, Platinum Inc., Proskauer, Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, Inc., Rudin, Sacks & Sacks, LLP., Stone Derrickmen & Riggers Union Local 197 IW, Turner Construction Co., Upgrade Services, Wager Contracting Co., Inc.; Silver Sponsors, The Hallen Constricution Co. Inc.; Bronze Sponsors, Allied Building Metal Industries, Inc., Chasin Group, Donnelly Mechanical Group / Unity Electric, Excavators Union Local 731, General Contractors Association of NY, Goldman Copeland Associates, Harvard Maintenance Inc, International Union of BAC Local 7 of NY & NJ, Iron Workers Local 40, JRM Construction Management, LLC, Nouveau Elevator Industries Inc., Paramount Group, Pitta LLP, Real Estate Board of New York, SEIU Local 32BJ, Silverstein Properties, Structure Tone LLC, Summit Construction, TD Bank, TEI Group, United Elevator Consulting Co., Inc., Waste Harmonics Keter; Adolescent Table Sponsors, Durst Organization, Evergreen Mechanical Corp.; Honoree Award Sponsors, AETNA Inc., Realty Board on Labor Relations, Inc., Tri-Star Construction Corp., Photography Sponsors, Hatzel & Beuhler Inc., Tri-State Dismantling Corp.; Frontline Worker Heroes, Iron Workers Local 361, JDP Mechanical; Programs Supporter, Gallagher Bassett Services

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