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2026 PASEsetter Awards Benefit

Celebrate Excellence in Afterschool

Past Event: 2026

2026 PAS Esetter Awards Benefit Digital Invite

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On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, over 450 guests joined PASE for our 2026 PASEsetter Awards Benefit, celebrating those who have given outstanding service and leadership to our city’s youth.

The event raised over $880,000, allowing PASE to promote and support high-quality afterschool programs throughout the city.

You can relive the memorable evening through our photo gallery or by checking out the winners' inspiring speeches.

Thank you for supporting PASE and New York City’s children!

2026 Afterschool Champion

Madeleine Fackler, Retired from the International Rescue Committee (speech)

2026 PASEsetter Winners

Christy Olsen, NIDC (Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation (speech)

Federico Poey, KoKo NYC (speech)

Gail Guerre, Brooklyn Children's Theatre (speech)

Jonathan Conyers, Brooklyn Debate League (speech)

Llina Garcia, NYC Mission Society (speech)

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  • Past Event

    2026

  • Location

    Cipriani 42nd Street

PASE Impact, FY 2025

PASE Jermaine Ellis 2025 2131 High Res

7,500

Afterschool Professionals Supported

Resourcetable

179

Professional Development Events Offered

Group of young children dressed in jackets, holding hands.

100,000

NYC Youth Impacted

PASE believes all kids deserve a safe, nurturing space during out-of-school time where they have opportunities to explore their passions while connecting with and learning from caring adults. We exist to improve the quality of afterschool programs for children and teens living in poverty.

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