October 21, 2026
The Grove • Cedar Grove, NJ
​Honoring a century of
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Eva's Founder,
Msgr. Vincent E. Puma
Evening's Schedule
6 pm • Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7 pm • Awards Ceremony
8 pm • Dinner & Dancing
On November 13, 2025, the Visions of Hope Gala celebrated the resilience, progress, and generosity of 2025. We were 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.

The inspiring evening of powerful stories was guided by emcee Lori Stokes and highlighted by uplifting entertainment from magician and mentalist David Corsaro, along with live music by Kevin Gray and the Summer Swing Orchestra.
• 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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