The Gala

The Gala 2026

The Gala – Hope Can’t Wait
An evening dedicated to hope, resilience, and the power of community

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 6:00–9:30 PM
650 East Kendall Street, Cambridge
Cocktails • Hors d’oeuvres • Dessert • Live Music • Inspiring Program • Live Auction

At a time when access to care is at risk for so many, your support helps Riverside provide vital child mental health and family services in Massachusetts. Together, we will work to ensure that every child and family gets the care they need – because hope can’t wait.

Become a Sponsor: By sponsoring Riverside’s 2026 Gala, you help turn hope into action for thousands across Massachusetts. Your support fuels vital mental health and human services—helping people heal, grow, and thrive.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or contact us at development@riversidecc.org or 781-320-5329.

Previous Events

Riverside’s 2025 Gala was a sold-out success, celebrating the power of community and compassion. Together, we raised a record-breaking $304,277 in support of our child mental health and family services. Our heartfelt thanks go to our dedicated sponsors, passionate Gala Committee, and generous supporters who helped make the evening truly unforgettable.

Riverside’s 2024 Gala was an inspiring evening of connection and purpose, united under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Hope.” Together, we raised an incredible $275,399 in support of Riverside’s child mental health and family services.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, dedicated committee members, and compassionate community, the event shone a light on what’s possible when we come together to help children and families thrive.