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REACH for College Gala
Development Committee
Laurie Kennedy, Chair
Nohara Lopez-Okoli
Giselle Ortega
Domina DiBiase
Stephanie Callahan, Executive Director
Fallon Burke, Development & External Affairs Manager
Salem Academy Foundation Board
Nina V. Cohen, President
Steve Palmer, Vice President
Connie Burke
Rachel Hunt
Jennifer Lussier
Emily O’Brien
Christine Wynne
Bill Henning
Stephanie Callahan, Executive Director
The Salem Academy Charter School Foundation is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code registered with the tax ID#83-0368169. Contributions to Salem Academy are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The school’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends June 31 each year. Gifts are credited to the fiscal year in which they are received.
2026 Gala Info
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 7:00 p.m. |
| Location | Hawthorne Hotel |
| General Admission | Coming soon! |
| Faculty & Staff | Coming soon! |
| Alumni, 21+ | Coming soon! |
Each spring, the Salem Academy Charter School community comes together around a shared belief: every student deserves access to opportunity and a future filled with possibility. On Friday, May 1, 2026, join us for the 2026 REACH for College Gala, Salem Academy’s signature Annual Fund event.
This celebratory evening brings together supporters, alumni, and community partners to honor our students and the impact of a Salem Academy education. Guests will enjoy student performances, stories of alumni success, and an engaging program that highlights how access to opportunity shapes confidence and long-term outcomes. The evening also features an exciting silent auction with exclusive experiences and unique offerings.
Funds raised through the Gala support academics, athletics, enrichment, and College & Career Readiness—ensuring financial barriers never limit access to opportunity. Together, we can continue to remove barriers, open doors, and help Salem Academy students step confidently into futures filled with choice and possibility.
Interested in sponsoring the event? Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities. Click here to make an additional donation to SACS. Reach out to Fallon Burke at [email protected] with questions or concerns.
