Inspire their Future Gala

November 9, 2024

Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy MA

Thank you for a successful 2023 event!

We are so grateful for all who joined together to celebrate our mission, students and donors at our Inspire Their Future gala on November 9, 2023.

The sold-out evening was a remarkable success as we gathered to celebrate our programs, students and those who collectively create a brighter future for those in need. Special thanks to our donors, listed below, for standing firmly behind our mission and students; and to our dedicated volunteers, whose selfless service and heart create a better future for us all.

A celebration of our “Champions for Kids”
A Gathering of the SOWMA family, including Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, event sponsors and students
A glimpse into our Program highlights, student achievements and those who make it possible
A beautiful evening of stories and the blending of collective hearts and hope for the future

Our Impact

Together we are lighting the way to a brighter tomorrow

Backpacks Distributed

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Bridge Mentoring Students

Tutoring Communities

Browse Full Galleries

Our Inspiring Sponsors

Platinum

Special Recognition:
Matt Galligan, Development Chair and Wife Susan

The Betty Lee and Dudley Digges Fund

Anonymous Funder

Board Chair, Athena Giannaros and Family

Gold

Greg Desimone and Family, Board of Directors

Richard and Catherine McGrail and Family, Board of Directors

Silver

Spencer Collier,
Vice Chair

Rudy Dajie,
Board of Directors

Chris Murphy,
Board of Directors

Cheryl & Neil Opper,
Founder

Bronze

Lenny Altieri, Premier Properties, Altieri Insurance Agency

Carol Augustyniak and Stephen Marcus,
Board of Directors

Michael and Diane Christian

Paul and Heloisa Fitzgerald

Bill & Annmarie Harlor

Mark Mendes

Jeff Muir & Family

Patricia & Stephen Williams Board of Directors

Community Partners

Brabants Enterprises, INC. Eileen Rappold

Bristol County Savings Bank

Larry Burak

David and Raegan Florence

Maria and Gary Leach

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP

Quincy Mutual Group

Quincy Police Patrol Association

Jill Spatola

Look Back on Prior Years' Galas

11/16/2017

Lindsay Opper Pays Tribute to Her Mom With Gala Speech

Letter from Lindsay Opper to her mom, Cheryl Opper, founder and executive director,School on Wheels of MassachusettsNovember 16, 2017 In 9th grade, my mom brought in a new family member to live...