2019 Gridiron Gala Post-Game Report

Thank you for teaming up with United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Jets, and the New York Giants to make our 26th Annual Gridiron Gala an incredible success—raising more than $2 million to power our fight for the self-sufficiency of every low-income New Yorker!

A special thanks to our 2019 honorees: Hometown Heroes— Michael Thomas and Avery Williamson, Community Quarterbacks— George BrooksLaurie Mahon and Donald Hong, and MVP, Stephen J. Dannhauser

Celebrating our 26th Year of Connecting with Communities 

For 26 years, United Way of New York City, the New York Jets, and the New York Giants have come together for the Gridiron Gala. The Gala is a celebration of the impact our partnership has made and an appeal for continued collaboration that supports education, health, and the financial stability of our struggling neighbors and putting them on the path to self-sufficiency. Check out the video below to experience the story of our Gala!

STEPHEN DANNHAUSER 

Gridiron Gala Play-by-Play 

Get the Gridiron Gala recap by clicking below:

STEPHEN DANNHAUSER 

Check out our Community Quarterbacks: 

GEORGE BROOKS 

LAURIE MAHON 

DONALD HONG 

Check out our Hometown Heroes:
MICHAEL THOMAS, NEW YORK GIANTS 

Avery Williamson, New York Jets

We look forward to seeing you next year on the field for the 2020 Gridiron Gala.

Thank you for being a member of our Impact team.

—United Way of New York City