Our Past Fundraisers

Annual Gala Events

Our largest fundraiser of the year, our annual Gala places the spotlight on the people and programs who make good possible every day of the year. Over 300 people attend the Gala to honor individuals who share a commitment to good. Funds raised at the event translate into innovative programs, enhanced services, facility improvements and so much more for Samaritan Daytop Village's clients.

View videos of our past Annual Galas on our YouTube channel.

• 2023 - In-Person - "Stronger with You!"
• 2022 - In-Person - "Fulfilling the Promise"
  Virtual Gala on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
  Honoree: Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Corbett was also the lead Scientist behind the creation and development of the Moderna vaccine. Our other honoree was
  Honoree: Sher Sparano - OneGroup Senior Vice President and Samaritan Daytop Foundation Board Me

• 2021 - Virtual Gala - "Resilience Today for an Even Better Tomorrow - (complete broadcast)
  Virtual Gala on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
  Honoree: Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, Asst Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
  Dr. Corbett was the lead Scientist behind the development of the Moderna vaccine.
  Honoree: Sher Sparano - OneGroup Senior Vice President and Samaritan Daytop Foundation Board Member
• 2020 - Virtual Gala - "It's a Matter of the Heart, Needed Now More than Ever - (complete broadcast) 

  Virtual Gala on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. - With highlights from the last 60 years of SDV and our Gala Event
  Honoree: SterlingRisk Insurance, President & CEO David Sterling
  Honoree: Actress Phylicia Rashad, and
  Honoree: Host and Weatherman of NBC's TODAY, Al Roker

• 2019 - "Connect. Inspire. Grow."
• 2018 - "One Degree" 
• 2017 - "Because of Good"

Annual Golf Fundraising Events

This year's Golf Invitational & Dinner will take place on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Hosted by Samaritan Daytop Village Board member Vincent F. Pitta, Esq., our Annual Golf Invitational & Dinner features a day of golf on the greens of the Richmond County Country Club in Staten Island. The dinner portion of the day includes awards, raffles, and a presentation to an honoree who is making a difference in the community. 

For information on how to purchase foursomes or sponsorship for this year's event, contact the Development Department.

NEW DATE for 18th Annual Golf Invitational and Dinner: July 17th, 2025

Carmine's Cigars Golf Outing

This event, sponsored by Carmine's Cigars Tobacco Shop, proudly partnered with the Samaritan Daytop Foundation to organize a day of golf at the La Tourette Golf Course, with a post-golf barbecue at Carmine's Cigars Shop.