Our Event Honoree

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Kathy Hay Stine was a member of the Family Promise of Essex County Board of Trustees from 2012-2022. An active member of Wyoming Presbyterian Church in Milburn, Kathy also volunteered with FPE (formerly IHN), often spending the night providing hospitality when families experiencing homelessness were guests at the church. Kathy became President of the Board in 2015 and served as Board President for three years. She led the organization through a difficult time of transition, leading the search for a new Executive Director in both 2015 and 2021.  

FPE Board of Trustees

Jane Zoidis Quinn, Event Chair

Dale Rusakoff, President

Lamont Swittenberg, Vice President

Miriam Chilton, Tresaurer 

Lizzie Wolff, Secretary

Abigail Carlton

Davianne Harris

Michelle Kudesh

Michelle Palak

Rev. D. Ralph Terrell

A NOTE ABOUT THE AUCTION

If you intend to participate in our Live Auction or Fund-A-Need portion of the evening, we recommend that you add a credit card number to your registration in advance. You will also be able to add a credit card upon check in, but having a payment method included in advance will expedite the check-in process. THANK YOU!

Event Details

Driving Home Hope is Family Promise of Essex County's signature fundraising event of 2024. We are excited to celebrate alongside longtime supporters of FPE, while also welcoming new friends to become part of our community.

We are delighted to announce our honoree for the evening is Kathy Hay Stine, former Board Chair and a devoted advocate and supporter of FPE since 2012.

Our evening will begin downstairs at The Avenue A Club, in the distinctive automotive showcase, a collaboration with Signature Series Cars and Arena Motors. Dozens of unique and exclusive vehicles have all been strategically housed in a completely renovated, century-old building.

Downstairs, guests will be treated to a reception featuring street food from around the world, in addition to beer, wine, sangria and a specialty Signature Fall Cocktail. And enjoy a tasting of Three Brooks Bourbon, while listening to the sounds of TD Bank Jazz for Teens students from NJPAC.

Next, we will ascend to the main event space that overlooks the impressive car showcase. where a plentiful buffet of favorite Ironbound District dishes awaits. The evening will be filled with vibrant music and engaging conversations, alongside a live auction and other exciting opportunities to donate and support FPE.

We are excited to share this unforgettable evening with you, with the goal of educating and inspiring the community about FPE's essential mission to support homeless and at-risk families. For more detailed information about our programs and their effects, please explore our website.

EVENT LOCATION

cropped-xtransp-logo-1.pngPlease use 194 Vanderpool Street, Newark for GPS location

Complimentary Valet Parking is Available

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SPONSORS

ROLLS ROYCE level

McCarter & English

McCarter & English

https://www.mccarter.com/#fourth
Capital One

Capital One

http://capitalone.com

PORSCHE level

Bodnar Financial Advisors, Inc.

Bodnar Financial Advisors, Inc.

https://bodnar.net/
East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery

East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery

https://www.ecaplasticsurgery.com/
West of Hudson Real Estate

West of Hudson Real Estate

http://www.westofhudsonrealty.com
Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

https://www.goldmansachs.com/

BMW level

McGuire Auto Group

McGuire Auto Group

https://www.mcguireautogroup.net/
Hilb Group of NJ, dba William H. Connolly & Co.

Hilb Group of NJ, dba William H. Connolly & Co.

https://whconnolly.com/
PSE&G

PSE&G

https://nj.pseg.com/

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Event Program Ads

Purchasing an ad in our event program is another way to support our event and FPE's mission.  If you would like to share a special message about our Driving Home Hope honoree, Kathy Hay Stine, or in support of Family Promise of Essex County please click the link below for ad options.

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Our Esteemed Auctioneer

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Jacqueline Towers-Perkins is an international auctioneer and fundraising consultant, serving non-profit institutions and holding auctions at high profile charity galas and benefit events in the United States and Europe. Her clients include international royalty from His Majesty King Charles to Jay-Z and Beyonce, and she has shared the stage with leaders of finance, entertainment, tech and politics. Over the years she has auctioneered to thousands of bidders and raised millions for charity. Alongside her independent auctioneer business, she previously held senior positions at top global auction houses including Sotheby’s New York, where she was a lead Auctioneer, Vice President and Contemporary Art Specialist.

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