On March 29th, Child Care Solutions hosted their first-ever fundraising Gala which celebrated 50 years of service to children, families, and early childhood professionals.  Throughout the years, we have remained committed to our mission: nurturing and sustaining quality child care as a vital resource that supports families, fosters children’s growth, and contributes to the economic productivity of our region. As we reflect on our rich legacy, we also look ahead, continuing our advocacy for equal access to child care for every child in our community.

Event Details

The Gala took place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Sky Armory in Downtown Syracuse. With 160 people celebrating the evening with a plated dinner, drinks, dessert, and an inspiring keynote address by Melanie Littlejohn. Guests also enjoyed live entertainment, cocktails, and an exclusive auction.

Additionally, we honored three exceptional local child care professionals who work in both center-based and home-based programs in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Local Union IBEW 43, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, King + King Architects, Adirondack Capitol Advisors, Onondaga Flooring, Syracuse University, Wegmans, Central New York Community Foundation, M&T Bank, Sapphire Recruitment, Inc. DBA CPS Recruitment, Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, Delmonico Insurance Agency, and Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health.