Susan O'Neill & Associates

06/13/2016

Another amazing event at The National Building Museum! Always an honor to be apart of this great foundation.

- Susan O'Neill & Associates

The Coast Guard Foundation and its supporters gathered together in Washington DC on June 8, 2016 to celebrate and honor the United States Coast Guard in our Nation’s Capital and celebrate 100 years of Coast Guard aviation.

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11/25/2014

On November 22, 2014, So Others Might Eat held its 28th Annual Gala to celebrate 44 years of serving the poor and homeless in Washington D.C. Held at The National Building Museum, the theme of the evening was “A Home for the Holidays.” This was exhibited through the beautiful setting of the room that resembled a Winter Wonderland, which included miniature bird houses displayed on individual tables for several lucky guests to take home. With over 800 people in attendance, guests were offered a heartfelt program led by Masters of Ceremonies Alison Starling & Peter Alexander, that significantly demonstrated the difference that SOME has made in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children.
Edward and Kathleen Quinn of T.W. Perry were this year’s recipients of the 2014 Fr. Horace McKenna Humanitarian of the Year Award for their lasting dedication to SOME.
This year’s Gala was a huge success as over $800,000 was raised to support this wonderful cause. The organization will be hosting their annual Turkey Trot for Hunger on Thanksgiving Day in another effort to help the homeless and hungry in D.C.

Thank you to everyone who attended and who continues to support this wonderful organization!

11/14/2014

On November 12, 2014, hundreds of guests gathered at The Andrew Mellon Auditorium in downtown Washington, D.C. for the 3rd Annual Azerbaijan America Alliance Gala. As always, the beautiful cultural evening was hosted by President and Founder of the Alliance, Anar Mammadov. The evening began with a reception, followed by a seated dinner and several performances that both represented Azeri culture and cuisine. Guests left the gala with both a better understanding of the country’s unique history and culture, as well as a deeper appreciation of the strong ties between Azerbaijan and America.

10/02/2014

On Tuesday, September 16th, 2014, The Children's Inn at National Institutes of Health held the 26th Annual Congressional Gala at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in downtown Washington. Led by this year’s Mistress of Ceremonies, award winning American Legal Affairs Correspondent for National Public Radio, Nina Totenberg, the theme of this year’s Gala was “From Every State, For Every Child” and drew in hundreds of guests who all have significantly contributed to The Inn. Several Members of Congress were present at the event including Honorary Chairs Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Senator Roy Blunt who both gave heartfelt speeches highlighting the incredible achievements the Inn has made since they first open their doors in June of 1990. Special guest Ezmee Hutton, a patient at The Inn battling an immune system disorder entitled Common Variable Immune Deficiency delivered a heartfelt speech that made it very apparent to everyone in the audience what an extraordinary difference The Children’s Inn has made in her life, as it does for so many other children and families.

The program ended with a surprise award presentation for Kathy Russell, The Children’s Inn’s respected and dedicated Chief Executive Officer. With her decision to retire this year, her friends and colleagues at The Inn presented her with an award that demonstrated their gratitude for all she has done for the past ten years.

The evening’s theme “From Every State, For Every Child” also inspired a unique silent auction filled with baskets donated by several Congressman, Senators, and Governors from around the country. The silent auction was a wonderful success and several guests went home with beautiful baskets filled with unique items that represent each State that participated!

08/21/2014

Susan O’Neill & Associates Senior Associate, Pam Jackson, developed, coordinated and facilitated the July 7-10, 2014 Suffolk University Sawyer Business School Executive MBA Program’s Washington Policy Seminar. This annual program consists of a four-day schedule of meetings and briefings introducing executive students to a wide variety of Washington business, association, policy and legislative leaders to help them gain a greater understanding of current economic and policy issues and how they impact business at the macro and micro levels; how business can participate in and influence policymaking, and how business leaders can strategically incorporate public policy expectations into strategy formulation and decision-making. The 2014 cohort of Massachusetts business professionals met with leaders at the following Washington offices: Witt/O’Briens; Treasurer of the United States, U.S. Department of the Treasury; U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Center for American Progress; National Federation of Independent Business; Office of Public Engagement, The White House; Office of the Undersecretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce; Delegation of the European Union to the United States; The Business Roundtable; The Honorable Elizabeth Warren, United States Senator, Massachusetts; and the U.S. Federal Reserve.

08/21/2014

On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, The Coast Guard Foundation was joined by hundreds of supporters for the tribute to the Coast Guard in Washington, D.C. at The National Building Museum. The evening was led by CNN Anchor, Kyra Phillips and Fox News Senior National Correspondent, John Roberts who kept the night lively as they introduced the Gala’s speakers, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, the 29th Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger, and 25th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard Admiral Paul Zukunft. This was the Coast Guard’s 10th Annual Gala, and is held every year to provide guests with a deeper understanding for the generations of American heroes that wear the uniform of the Coastguard, a great maritime service. The evening was concluded by a wonderful performance by the international music phenomenon, Sephira.

03/19/2014

Susan O'Neill & Associates is thrilled with the success of this year's American Ireland Fund Gala held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on March 13, 2014. With the two incredible honorees of the evening, Robert McCann and Vice President Biden, Mistress of Ceremonies Norah O'Donnell, as well as entertainment by Sephira, this year's Gala was truly one of our most memorable!

March 13, 2014
The American Ireland Fund 22nd Annual National Gala in Washington DC

The American Ireland Fund hosted its 22nd Annual National Gala in Washington, D.C. The evening marked a milestone for the National Gala as $1 million dollars was raised for the work of The American Ireland Fund making it the most successful in National Gala history. The Gala featured a keynote address by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D.

As the focal point of the evening, The American Ireland Fund recognized The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., for his distinguished public service as Vice President of the United States, with The American Ireland Fund Peace Award, a rarely-presented award whose past recipients include President Clinton. Vice President Biden spoke eloquently about the importance of the work of The American Ireland Fund as well as the deep and ongoing ties between Ireland and the US.

“We are delighted to recognize the enormous contributions Vice President Biden has made to the welfare of Ireland,” said Kieran McLoughlin, President & CEO of The Worldwide Ireland Funds. “Vice President Biden has been committed to the cause of strong U.S.-Irish relations throughout his public service. As Senator, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and then as Vice President, Joe Biden has been an invaluable voice for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.”

The American Ireland Fund also recognized Robert J. McCann, Chief Executive Officer of UBS Group Americas, with The American Ireland Fund International Business Leadership Award for his role as an exemplary business leader and philanthropist.

“Bob McCann has had a great impact on communities throughout Ireland as a philanthropist and in his professional life by making investments there,” said Kieran McLoughlin. “He has a focus on reconciliation in Northern Ireland and has been very generous to the Integrated Schools movement in particular.”

“I am honored to receive this award in recognition of my and UBS’s commitment to serving our communities,” said McCann. “There is no more important service I can think of than to contribute meaningfully to the development of the communities in which we live and work – and I am proud to know that these contributions have made a lasting impact.”

Norah O'Donnell, Co-Anchor of CBS This Morning served as Mistress of Ceremonies and a special musical performance was given by Sephira who energized the room with their unique take on Irish music.

John Fitzpatrick, Chairman of The American Ireland Fund, joined Gala Chairs, Irish and Irish American leaders, leaders in business, the media and the arts at the event celebrating Irish culture and heritage and generating funds for The Worldwide Ireland Funds’ Promising Ireland Campaign which has assisted over 650 Irish charities to-date.

Event Coverage & Video: http://www.theirelandfunds.org/past-events/id.504

Learn more about The Worldwide Ireland Funds at www.theirelandfunds.org

01/31/2014

The SOME Jr Gala Board teamed up with The Madison D.C. and hosted our second pre-Gala fundraiser at Hill Country Barbeque in downtown D.C.! The event was held to raise money for both Youth For Tomorrow as well as So Others Might Eat's Affordable Housing for Families. The event included drink specials, live music, and popular raffle prizes. The evening was incredibly successful and we thank everyone who was able to make it!

12/17/2013

Here are a few shots from last week's S.O.M.E. Junior Holiday Happy Hour. The event was a huge success and a great way to boost excitement for our upcoming Gala in February!

Photos courtesy of: Chris Ley for www.GregsListDC.com

The Some Jr Gala Board & Committee held their Holiday Happy Hour at the historic Georgetown Club. (Photos by Chris Ley for www.GregsListDC.com).