City Year Greater Boston's Starry Night Gala

Fundraiser

Join us!

City Year Greater Boston invites you to our annual Starry Night Gala, a joyful evening celebrating the dedication of AmeriCorps members serving in Greater Boston’s public schools. City Year Greater Boston is thrilled to honor MFS Investment Management and Carol W. Geremia, president and co-head of global distribution, with the annual Idealism in Action award.

This inspiring event will bring together our valued supporters, business leaders, and philanthropic champions for a night of meaningful connection, powerful storytelling, and collective impact.

Event Timing:

6 – 7 pm: Cocktail Hour, Passed Hors d’oeuvres & City Year Gallery Walk

7 – 8 pm: Speaking Program & Idealism in Action Awards

8 – 10 pm: Food Stations, Music, Service Activity & More!

This year’s Gala will be a dynamic cocktail-style event. Your ticket grants access to the event, including all programming, food stations, beverages, and activities.

To discuss accommodations, please email Alanna Kouri at akouri@cityyear.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

By partnering with City Year Greater Boston as a Gala sponsor, you demonstrate your commitment to educational equity and care for our students, schools, and communities.

Click here to view our sponsorship opportunities.

For further details please email Ethan Mitnik at ethan.mitnik@cityyear.org.

Idealism in Action Award

City Year Greater Boston’s Idealism in Action award annually recognizes people and organizations who embody the spirit of idealism and are committed to making a difference for students in their communities.

MFS Investment Management
Carol W. Geremia, President – Co-Head of Global Distribution

City Year Greater Boston is thrilled to honor MFS Investment Management and Carol W. Geremia, president and co-head of global distribution, with the annual Idealism in Action award.

MFS Investment Management (MFS) is a global investment manager founded in 1924, when it launched America’s first open-end mutual fund. MFS has long been recognized for its strong culture of integrity, collaboration, and commitment to investing responsibly – an approach that is underpinned by a strong belief in long-term thinking. This is reflected both in the way MFS invests, and how it operates. In addition to being avid stewards of its clients’ capital, MFS is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the communities where its employees live and work, championing corporate social responsibility through philanthropy, volunteerism, and strategic partnerships.

MFS has been a valued City Year partner for more than two decades, investing more than $7M to support our mission to advance educational opportunities for Greater Boston’s students. Thousands of MFS employees have engaged in meaningful volunteer service with City Year, providing essential resources for students and teachers, and creating safe and joyful spaces for children to learn and thrive.

Central to this impact is the extraordinary leadership of Carol Geremia, president of MFS and co-head of global distribution. Carol leads the firm’s worldwide client-facing teams as well as product and marketing strategy, and her visionary guidance has been instrumental in shaping MFS and City Year’s partnership. As a trusted City Year advisor and the founding chair of our Women’s Leadership Breakfast, Carol has galvanized support, inspired enthusiasm, and amplified the impact of City Year Greater Boston’s work. Her leadership exemplifies the power of philanthropy and corporate engagement in creating lasting opportunities for young people and communities.