exalt's 2024 Gala: "Innovation Over Incarceration"
Our annual gala took place on June 11, 2024 at Trinity Church Wall Street. We honored SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. for his dedication to educational excellence, and Michelle Henry of JPMorgan Chase & Co. for her leadership and dedication to justice and equity for the young people of NYC. We also recognized Elizabeth Elston for 12 years of dedicated board service and presented our 2024 Freedom Fund scholarship to Khamel Terry, who explained,
“exalt is more than just a program to me – it's a lifeline, and I am grateful and honored to be this year’s scholarship winner. Through exalt, I discovered the world of youth advocacy and civic engagement, opening doors I didn't even know existed. exalt has helped me unlock my potential, build confidence to believe in myself, to see my worth, and to strive for success. Most importantly, it showed me that I could make a difference—not only in my own life but also in the lives of others.”
All the proceeds from the evening went to support exalt's mission and programming to help 1000+ young people annually avoid future involvement in the criminal justice system, reconnect to their love of learning and thrive. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters!
In our 2024 Gala video, exalt Board, staff and alumni join CEO Gisele Castro to discuss the positive impact of our programming on the young people we serve.
