RCAO extends tremendous gratitude to all who supported our Inaugural Season of Giving Gala, held on December 5, 2024 at The Gran Centurions in Clark, NJ. 

We give special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, Reworld Waste and Najmee, our Bronze Sponsor, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, as well as our program journal advertisers and the over 135 partners, neighbors, and friends who attended the event. This generous support helps ensure that RCAO can continue to provide critical services and resources to our community.
 
Thank you to Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados for joining us as our keynote speaker, to Pastor Carmine Pernini for delivering our invocation, and to our Board Chair Thomas Kasper and Vice Chair Phillip Daniels. Their inspiring remarks helped set the tone for the evening as we honored individuals and organizations whose ongoing support of RCAO’s mission has been critical to our success:
 
Community Partner of the Year: Mayor Raymond Giacobbe
 
Champion of Change Award: Laura Giacobbe
 
Beacon of Hope Award: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper
 
Commitment to Community Award: Northfield Bank Foundation
 
Distinguished Board Service Award: Carol Presley
 
Legacy Award: Gloria “Ms. Anny” Garris
 
Legacy of Service to Humanity Award: Councilman David Brown
 
Be sure to mark your calendars for our Second Annual Gala, which will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025!