The 2022 Gridiron Gala

United Way of New York City thanks the New York Jets, the New York Giants, our honorees, sponsors, Board of Directors, and Gala Committee for teaming up to raise over $2.4M to help fund our impactful programs and initiatives at the 29th Annual Gridiron Gala on Tuesday, May 3. 

The Glasshouses was packed with philanthropists, community and corporate leaders, celebrities, and athletes as we celebrated and honored Community Quarterbacks – Roc Nation CEO, Desiree Perez, SL Green Realty CEO, Marc HollidayHometown Heroes – Giants, Saquon Barkley and Jets, George Fantand MVP, The Durst Organization.

Community QuarterbackS

Marc Holliday
Chairman & CEO
SL Green Realty Corp

Desiree Roc
CEO & Founder
Roc Nation

Hometown Heroes

Saquon Barkley
Running Back
New York Giants

George Fant
Offensive Tackle
New York Jets

MVP

Thank you to our emcees Chris Canty and Tina Cervasio, the soulful Becca Hannah for serenading our guests, and to the many generous sponsors and supporters for laying the turf and making this an unforgettable evening.

A special thank you our Board of DirectorsGala Committee Co-Chairs Joseph A. CabreraBrad A. RothbaumBrett Herschenfeld, Robert W. Mullen, and Brett Yormark, along with the Gala Committee members, for spearheading this successful event.

Follow us on social @UnitedWayNYC. Check out our digital event journal to see all the organizations and individuals that made our #GridironGala possible.

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