STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Friday evening, in the Grand Ballroom of LiGreci’s Staaten, nearly 250 guests joined together to celebrate the Seamen’s Society for Children and Families’ Hope Gala.

Attendees were at the West Brighton catering hall with a shared mission to support the time-honored organization and enable it to carry out its goal to provide the highest quality services in the community and strengthen and preserve families. 93

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Proceeds from the evening’s fare are earmarked for the organization’s programs that comfort and protect Staten Island’s most vulnerable residents — children and families facing challenges like domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental illness.

Gala chairs were Caroline Ferreri and Danielle Raleigh.

Jeanne Raleigh served as journal chair.

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