10th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

About The Event

HeartSmiles is turning 10 — and we’re celebrating in a big way with our very first gala! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the stunning Westminster Hall, featuring a delicious catered lunch, powerful youth voices, and high-impact networking with changemakers who believe in Baltimore’s future.

Tickets are $110. A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible, and sponsorships are available to support HeartSmiles’ general operating fund and continued impact in the lives of Baltimore youth.

We’re not just celebrating a milestone — we’re honoring every young person, mentor, partner, and supporter who has helped build HeartSmiles into what it is today. And we’re setting the stage for what’s next: more opportunities and a deeper impact. 

This is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action. Don’t miss it.

We look forward to seeing you!

Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 12 Noon to 3 PM,
Hosted by Kelly Swoope, Anchor/Reporter, WMAR - News Baltimore
Keynote Presenter: Kurt Schmoke, President, University of Baltimore; Mayor of Baltimore (1987-1999)

Honorees: 
We are pleased to honor the following individuals and organizations for their  unwavering commitment to uplifting young people—through leadership, mentorship, advocacy, and community empowerment that embodies the spirit of HeartSmiles.
We are honored to recognize their impactful contributions to HeartSmiles and celebrate their role in shaping a better future for Baltimore's young people. 

Diane Bell-McKoy, President, Opportunity Connection
Katrina Brooks, Assistant Director, Baltimore City Health Department, Office of Youth & Trauma Services
Candace Chance, Executive Director, BCIITY
Wesley Hawkins, Executive Director, The Nolita Project 
Robin R. Haynes, HeartSmiles CFO
Emma Jagasia, PhD, MPH, HeartSmiles Board Member
Kyla Liggett-Creel, PhD, LCSW-C | Executive Director of EMBRACE at University of Maryland Baltimore
Chanel White, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
Nia Redmond, Founder and President, East Baltimore Historical Library
Chas Ackley, Executive Director - Baltimore, Urban Alliance
Tyrone "Mr. Tony" White 

​Dress: Business Attire
Parking: Metered street parking may be available. Public parking is located at the Baltimore Grand Garage, which is open 24 hours a day and is located at 5 N. Paca Street around the corner from Westminster Hall. (From the Baltimore Grand Garage, walk toward Lexington Market, then make a left onto Fayette Street.)

Questions? Email Simone Joye, Director of Development - giving@heartsmilesmd.com
To Sponsor: Click here for our customized packages and/or contact Simone Joye, Director of Development at giving@heartsmilesmd.com 

We look forward to seeing you!