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. Join us - the event offers you the opportunity to invest in this important work while enjoying a meaningful evening celebrating our mission.Dress code: Business or Cocktail attireCocktail Hour: 6:00pmDinner: 7:00pm Sponsorships Available Here Our gala will be our most significant fundraising effort yet, and this year we ask that you join our Host Committee with a sponsorship commitment at the Investor Level ($25,000) or above. To have your organization’s name included on the Host Committee, please confirm your sponsorship commitment by February 21, 2025.For more information, please contact events@friendsnewyork.org or call 332-249-5136 Looking Back at the 2024 Step Up Gala