ArchCare hosted its 12th Annual Gala on October 23 at Gotham Hall—raising $2 million to expand essential healthcare and community programs across the region.
Hosted by Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Good Day New York, the evening honored Mary Long, Chief Operating Officer of Theradynamics, and actor Richard Kind, with remarks from His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan and ArchCare President and CEO Scott LaRue.
See the below video for clips of speeches by several of the abovementioned individuals:
We also asked the following about one of their programs that is not yet available here (our local ArchCare Long-term Care Center is Eger Healthcare Center:
Also, will some of this funding go to the Staten Island ArchCare at Eger? And do they utilize (or will they soon use) this Montessori Inspired Lifestyle method for dementia patients?
At this time, I cannot confirm foundation funds usage, and they do not currently use the Montessori program at Eger. If anything changes, I will let you know.
ArchCare’s Gala Raises $2 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Programs for New Yorkers
NEW YORK, NY, October 30, 2025 — ArchCare, the Archdiocese of New York’s healthcare system serving thousands of individuals each day, hosted its 12th Annual Gala on October 23rd at Gotham Hall. The event brought together more than 330 supporters and raised $2 million to expand programs that provide care for older adults, individuals with specialized needs, and vulnerable New Yorkers.
Hosted by Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Good Day New York, the evening celebrated ArchCare’s community of partners, caregivers, and advocates who sustain its mission.
Mary Long, Chief Operating Officer of Theradynamics, received the ArchCare Partnership Award in recognition for her collaboration and leadership in advancing ArchCare’s mission across the community.
“This recognition reflects not just an alliance, but a shared vision rooted in compassion and service. ArchCare’s faith-based, holistic approach to serving those most in need fits seamlessly with our philosophy,” said Long.
Actor Richard Kind was honored with the Ann Mara Community Service Award for his longstanding advocacy and volunteerism in support of charitable causes. Reflecting on the evening’s theme, Kind spoke about the importance of empathy and compassion in daily life.
“Empathy, love, community—that’s what you’re all here for tonight, because of ArchCare,” said Kind. “I was raised with empathy. It’s how I was raised. This is who I am. And it’s what connects us—caring for one another.”
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and honorary gala chairman, followed with remarks tying the evening’s purpose to the values that have guided ArchCare for more than three decades.
“ArchCare has listened to Saint Lawrence. ArchCare has listened to Pope Leo XIV. You are supporting the real treasures in this community—our elders, our forgotten, our struggling, our poor, our orphaned, our alone,” said Cardinal Dolan.
Scott LaRue, President and CEO of ArchCare, highlighted the organization’s accomplishments over the past year, including the expansion of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) with a new center in East Harlem. He also introduced a video shown during the Gala that showcased ArchCare’s memory-care programs and the profound impact they have on residents and their families.
“The stories you saw tonight remind us why we do this work,” said LaRue. “Behind every statistic is a person—a life filled with meaning, memory, and hope. Thanks to your generosity, we can continue to be there for them.”
The evening concluded with performances by Steven Maglio, known for his Frank Sinatra tributes, who closed the night with Fly Me to the Moon, My Way, and New York, New York.
Photos and videos from the event are available upon request.
To view the Gala video, visit ArchCare’s memory care webpage.
For more information about ArchCare and its programs, please visit www.archcare.org.
About ArchCare
ArchCare is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic Catholic healthcare systems. ArchCare provides quality care to thousands of people of all faiths through its home and community-based and residential care programs, including their Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) a nursing home alternative, adult day care, long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, home care, assisted living, hospice, an acute care specialty hospital and services for people with Huntington’s disease, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities, and other specialized care needs.
ArchCare by the Archdiocese of New York
ArchCare is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic Catholic healthcare systems. ArchCare provides quality care to thousands of people of all faiths through its home and community-based and residential care programs, including health plans and nursing home alternatives, adult day care, long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, home care, assisted living, hospice, an acute care specialty hospital and services for people with Huntington’s disease, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities, and other specialized care needs.