16th Annual Circle of Friends Gala

Friendship Home is thrilled to share the incredible success of our 16th Annual Circle of Friends Gala. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over $605,000 in support of our programs that enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. With more than 500 guests and 100 sponsors in attendance, the evening was filled with heartfelt stories, joyful celebration, and inspiring moments.

We are deeply grateful to Gala Chairs Bob and Ann Marie Bizak for their outstanding leadership and to everyone who contributed to making the night so special. A special thank you to our Circle of Friends sponsor, Arbella Insurance Foundation.

Thank you to our 16th Annual Circle of Friends Sponsors!

Belonging Sponsors: Doug Briggs & Claudia Sorgi, Granite Links, Bob & Mary Fraser, David & Christina Sullivan, Jack & Kay Spurr, Quincy Mutual, The Mahony-Wickham Family, Tom and Susan O'Connell, Granite City Electric Supply Co.

Empowering Sponsors: AW Perry, BaneCare, Bob & Ann Marie Bizak, Burgin Platner & Co., The Di Pesa Family, Eastern Bank Foundation, Electro Switch Corp., Joan Fitzpatrick, FPM LLC, Michael Gardner & Lynne Carey, Connor Higgins & Anna Christie Charitable Fund, INSTA-BRITE, MountainOne, The Pineau Family, South Shore Bank, Donald & Elizabeth Spradlin, T&K Asphalt Services, Inc., Peter & Katherine Tedeschi, John Turco, XS Brokers.

Giving Sponsors: David and Mary Barros Foundation, Inc., Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, Clifton Larson Allen LLP, Coastal Heritage Bank, Colliers, DTM LAW, P.C., Elkus Manfredi Architects LTD, FoxRock Properties, Tom & Shellee Golden, HATCH Marketing, LLC, The Hawk Family, Josephine & Lester Hensley Family Trust, The Jevne Team, KAF Wealth Management, Kennedy Carpet, Benjamin Lincoln Real Estate, Oak Development & Design, PKF O'Connor Davies, RogersGray, Sullivan Tire and Auto Service.

Signature Cocktail Sponsors: Kaizen Norwell, Richard Fitzwilliam, Steve Lombardo & Friends and Kevin & Noreen Maguire.

Best Friend Sponsors: Annese Electric, Arborscape Inc, Ray & Sue Belanger, Susan & Mark Daileader, Greg & Colleen Deems, Meg Doherty, EchoStor Technologies, Greenbush Ice House, Jason & Becky Horwitz, Brian & Ellen House, Icon Architecture, Miltons, Peak Event Services, Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, Thomas Ryan, Seoane Landscape Design, Spillane Consulting Associates, Inc., Supershine Auto Wash and Whitman Homes.

Friend Sponsors: The Carrick Family, The Christodoulo Family, Contravisory Investment Management, John Cook, Jim & Carrie Coughlin, Ellis Realty Advisors, The Gateway Engineers, Inc., Gibbs Software Solutions, Brett & Kimberley Gough, HUB International New England, LLC, James & Kathleen Hyatt, John & Susan Kelleher, Knights of Columbus, The Macedo Family, McKenzie Engineering Group, Eric & Erin McLaughlin, Peter & Lena McLoughlin, Vin & Jeanne Norton, Norwell Spotlight TV, Kyle, Sarale & Dave Perdios, Perry CRE, Petro Realty, Andrew & Jamie Sullivan Family Foundation, Teds Transmissions Inc. and Tiny and Sons Glass.