ARCK 2022 Benefit Gala

Join us in Amplifying Children's Voices at ARCK's 11th Annual Benefit Gala.

IGNITING IMAGINATIONS

October 20, 2022
7:00pm
'Quin House
217 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Enjoy a "Roaring 20s" themed evening, cocktails, passed food and dinner buffet, dancing, and auction.

Let your imagination soar and come in your best creative attire for a night of celebration!
 

Event Overview
7pm: Check-in begins
7:30pm: Food and drinks are available
8pm: Program Begins
9:15pm: Silent Auction Ends

Honoree
Kim Janey
Former Mayor of Boston
Global Citizenship Award Recipient & Keynote Speaker

Master of Ceremonies 
Rhondella Richardson
WCVB NewsCenter 5 Co-Anchor

Program Entertainment
Bob Richardson
Featured Pianist 

*Self-paid valet parking is available
*Coat check available in the 'Quin House lobby
* Your health and safety are a priority. As such, we encourage all guests who plan on attending to please take a Covid-19 test prior to arriving for everyone's peace of mind.

Featured Guests

Rhondella Richardson
WCVB NewsCenter 5 Co-Anchor
Gala Master of Ceremonies

Rhondella Richardson, Emmy award-winning journalist, is co-anchor of NewsCenter 5's  weekend morning newscasts. Rhondella has been part of WCVB's award-winning news team for more than two decades having joined the station in 1996 as a general assignment reporter. 

Over the course of her distinguished career, she has covered a number of prominent events and stories including coverage of both Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama during their Martha's Vineyard vacations, the Boston Marathon bombings, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and more. 

Rhondella's career has landed her at all #1 network affiliates. Prior to WCVB, she worked at KING-TV, the NBC affiliate in Seattle, WA; WJAR-TV, the NBC station in Providence, RI; and WMUR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH.

In an effort to continuously serve the community on and off camera, Rhondella has emceed a number of local events, parades, galas, and more. Rhondella is on the board of UNICEF and a passionate supporter of The Home For Little Wanderers, Catholic Charities, The Ellie Fund and her local Elementary, Middle & High Schools. Rhondella calls herself a mentor in motion and loves how her job constantly introduces her to new people.

Kim Janey
Former Mayor of Boston
Global Citizenship Award Recipient & Keynote Speaker 

Kim Janey was the 55th Mayor of the City of Boston. She made history when she was sworn in as Boston's first woman and first Black mayor, successfully leading the City through a multitude of unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Devoting her life to public service, Mayor Janey has 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In her role at Massachusetts Advocates for Children, she championed systemic policy reforms to increase equity, excellence, access, and opportunity in Boston Public Schools. Prior to that, Mayor Janey worked as a Community Organizer, advocating for affordable, quality child care.

In 2021, Mayor Janey was named one of Boston's Most Impactful Black Women and listed in Boston Magazine's 100 Most Influential Bostonians. She has been recognized for her service with a number of awards over the years. 

ARCK's Mission

ARCK's mission is to provide art education that ignites creativity, builds self-awareness, and empowers students to realize their full potential. Our Teaching Artists collaborate with Boston Public Schools teachers to integrate our "Arts with Impact" framework into classroom curriculum. Since 2012, ARCK has taught over 5,000 K-8th grade students through partnerships with 10 Boston Public Schools.

2022 Gala Host Committee 

Gala Co-Chairs: Anthony Corey & Ché Anderson