2025 Step Up Gala Join Friends of the Children - New York for our Step Up Gala featuring powerful stories of the Friends and Families in Friends of the Children, hosted by Comedian and Television Host Seth Meyers at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 24, 2025.Dress code: Business or Cocktail attireCocktail Hour: 6:00pmDinner: 7:00pm We’re thrilled to announce that our 2025 Step Up Gala is SOLD OUT! We can’t thank our sponsors and supporters enough for their generosity this year.You can still donate to help us provide the mentorship, resources, and unwavering guidance that our Achievers need to break through systemic barriers and create brighter futures. Make A Donation Here! Want to join our waitlist? Please email us at events@friendsnewyork.org or call Sandra Randon at 332-249-5136.