Person to Person’s Rising Together on April 1, Tickets On Sale Now!

Grammy-Nominated Chanté Moore, Fortune 500 CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett, and Emmy-Winning Anchor Cindy Hsu Headline “Rising Together”

Rising Together, Person to Person’s (P2P) premier spring benefit, will unite music, leadership, and philanthropy for an unforgettable evening on Friday, April 4, at Serafresca at the Italian Center in Stamford. With a powerhouse lineup of talent and influential voices, the black-tie preferred event will celebrate the strength of community and raise vital support for P2P’s mission to create stability for families in lower Fairfield County.

Purchase tickets https://give.p2phelps.org/event/rising-together-benefit/e632318

Headlining the evening is Grammy-nominated artist Chanté Moore, whose mesmerizing voice and chart-topping hits have made her a staple in R&B and jazz. With over 10 million albums sold, Moore’s soulful sound and electrifying stage presence promise a show-stopping performance for Rising Together guests.

Honoring excellence and leadership, Rising Together will recognize Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA. Recently named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024" and ranked #34 on Forbes’ "World’s Most Powerful Women" list, Duckett is a visionary leader committed to financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Her impact extends far beyond the financial industry, making her an inspiring honoree for the evening.

Bringing warmth, energy, and expertise to the stage, Emmy Award-winning CBS New York anchor Cindy Hsu will serve as emcee. A trusted voice in journalism, Hsu has dedicated over two decades to storytelling and community advocacy, making her the perfect guide for this star-studded evening.

Guests will also enjoy an exhilarating live auction led by celebrated auctioneer James MacDonald, an exclusive after-party featuring artistic duo MOJO, and the company of distinguished event chairs: Dr. Celeste Cox Baldwin, Michelle Lappas, and CT State Senator Ceci Maher, a former P2P executive director.

“As co-chair of this extraordinary event, I’m thrilled to welcome such incredible talent and leaders to Rising Together,” said Dr. Celeste Cox Baldwin. “Their voices and leadership will unite the community in support of Person to Person’s mission, showing the impact we can make when we come together to help others.”

Rising Together is made possible by the generosity of sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors The Kathwari Family Foundation; Lenox Advisors; and Christina and Richard Wolff, whose leadership support will help make this an unforgettable night of impact.

Additional sponsors include:

  • Gold: Victoria de Toledo & Stewart Casper; Riley Family Foundation; Marsha Kaiser Shendell; US Chemicals, a woman-owned business; The Winter Family
  • Silver: The Bodson Family; Stamford Health; Cindy and Chris Willis
  • Bronze: The Bauerfeld Family Foundation; Conair; Deloitte; JP Morgan Chase
  • Green: Bankwell; Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP; The Cincinnati Insurance Company; Harold Foley, III; Ceci Maher; Shop Rite – Cingari Family Markets; Simmons Family Foundation; Troy Insurance

Media Sponsor: Fairfield County Look

Purchase tickets https://give.p2phelps.org/event/rising-together-benefit/e632318

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Submitted by Sue Moretti Bodson

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