Honoring
​Bart G. Mongelli
Featuring Special Recognition of
​Jim Walsh
Commemorating the Life & Legacy of 
Melvin Ross
Master of Ceremonies
Lori Stokes
Multi-Emmy + Peabody Award Winning Broadcast Journalist
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6 pm • Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7 pm • Dinner, Awards Ceremony, & Live Music

​The Grove • Cedar Grove, NJ
Cocktail Attire
For more than forty years, Eva’s Village has provided essential support and life-changing resources to individuals facing hunger, homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges.

The Visions of Hope Gala celebrates the resilience, progress, and generosity of the past year. We are privileged to honor Bart G. Mongelli for his extraordinary contributions, give special recognition to Jim Walsh, and celebrate the life and legacy of Melvin Ross. Each demonstrates remarkable dedication, a passion for helping others, and core values of integrity and social responsibility.

Your presence helps raise critical funds to sustain our work and bring lasting hope to those we serve. Join us for an inspiring evening of powerful stories and uplifting live entertainment.
• Anita Baptist
• Daniel J. Cipoletti
• Al Daloisio, Jr.
• Francene Forgione
• Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad
• Philip A. Mortillo
• Linda Petros
• Judith L. Siegel
​TITLE SPONSOR  
FAMILY SPONSORS 
SAFE HAVEN SPONSORS
•  The Alpert Group
• Patricia M. Barbarito, Esq.
• The Cipoletti Family
• County Concrete Corporation
• Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC
• The McElroy Family Foundation
• The Workforce Development Volunteers of Eva's Village
SHELTER SPONSORS
• Accenture
• American Global
• Aramark
• Beach Electric Company, Inc.
• Eileen M. Clifford, M.D., S.C.
• Columbia Bank Foundation
• Annette Altamore Davila
• Hackensack Audiology & Hearing Aid Associates
• Hilb Group
• D. Peter Keller
• Mandelbaum Barrett
• The Mortillo Family
• RCC Builders & Developers, Inc.
• St. Joseph's Health
• Wellpoint
For more information, sponsorship inquires, or to purchase tickets, please contact our Special Events Manager, at [email protected] or 973-542-7697. 
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