FRIENDS Gala

Hosted annually by the FRIENDS of Inner-City Scholarship Fund, the Gala brings hundreds of individuals together to support low-income students attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York. Catholic schools—in partnership with our donors—empower young people to break the cycle of poverty through access to a quality, values-based education. Gala proceeds are directed towards Inner-City’s mission to provide families with tuition assistance, scholarship support, and enrichment programs.

We are proud to share an inspiring speech from our 2026 student speaker, Dennis Le, whose story reflects the impact of a Catholic education and the opportunities made possible through scholarship support.