Join us for CenterLight Health System's Inaugural Be the Light Gala on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Guastavino's in New York City. Cocktails will begin at 6PM, dinner and awards at 7PM.
The Be the Light Gala is a celebration of compassion and community—bringing people together in support of CenterLight Health System's mission of enriching the lives of older adults and helping them live in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This meaningful evening honors the individuals who make a difference with their lifelong work, passion for caring, and selfless contributions in the field of eldercare. Together, we shine a light on shared values, collective generosity, and a commitment to caring for those who need it most.
Proceeds from the Gala will directly support programs that promote health, meaningful connection, and dignity for older adults.
Congratulations to Our Honorees!
More honorees will be announced soon.
Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors
Be the Light Presenting Sponsor
Titanium Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Friend Sponsors
40 Years of Making a Difference
For more than four decades, CenterLight's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), has been touching the lives of older adults across New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. By integrating medical care, rehabilitation, social services, meals, transportation, and meaningful daily engagement under one coordinated program, PACE replaces fragmented care with a single, personalized experience—designed around the individual, not the system.
Care That Goes Beyond Medicine
At CenterLight, care is about more than clinical services—it is about connection, joy, and belonging. In 2025 alone, your support helped make moments like these possible:
Responding When Our Community Needs Us Most
In 2025, CenterLight also stepped-up during moments of urgent need. When uncertainty around SNAP benefits placed nearly half of our participants at risk of food insecurity during a federal shutdown, CenterLight launched “Care in Every Package,” distributing emergency shelf-stable food packages and strengthening long-term food support for those most at risk.
Through our Thanksgiving Farmers Markets, now a cherished annual tradition supported by the CenterLight Impact Fund, participants “shop” for culturally meaningful foods—plantains, bok choy, rice, squash, peppers, fruits, and more—so they can prepare holiday meals that feel like home.
Be a Part of Our Mission
Support for CenterLight—whether through Gala sponsorship, committee leadership, or philanthropy—is an investment in a legacy of innovation and care that began at the dawn of the PACE model and continues today.
With your partnership, we can ensure older adults continue to age with dignity, purpose, and connection, surrounded by a community that truly cares.