An Evening of Changing Lives

On Wednesday, April 8, Northeast Arc held its annual Evening of Changing Lives gala at Encore Boston Harbor. Thanks to our generous donors, we raised more than $550,000 to support programs that help people with diverse abilities live as full members of their communities. We were also thrilled to honor Joan McGrath and Rick Lord with our Changing Lives Award, recognizing their long-time support of Northeast Arc and commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities. If you couldn’t attend, you can watch highlights below and you can click here to see photos from the event

View Highlights From the 2026 Evening of Changing Lives

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Rick Lord

Platinum Sponsors

Janice and Ralph James

Gold Sponsors

RoAnn Costin

Norma and Dennis Leonard

Silver Sponsors

Diane and Michael Christian

Bronze Sponsors

AAFCPAs

Bulfinch Strategies

Deloitte

Jo Ann Simons and Chet Derr

Priscilla and Neiland Douglas

Maureen and Ted English

GraVoc

HUB International

Institution for Savings

Lahey Health

M&T Bank

The New England Council

Northrup Realtors

Point 32 Health Foundation

TruNorth Bank

RSM

Webster Bank

Double Friend Sponsors

Caroline and Phil Hooper

Cell Signaling Technology

Smart Staffing

Friend Sponsors

29 Pine Events

Lauren and Sam Andler

Lynne and Rick Breed

Amy Weinstock and Mike Coln

Cataldo Ambulance

EBSCO

First Steps Developmental Services

Mark Forziati

Becca Gould

Grant Communications

Tim Gray

Wendy and Scott Hartman

Darcy and Steve Immerman

ImpruvonHealth

Knights of Columbus, Massachusetts State Council

Medical Billings Management

Maureen Pace

Paradise Family Golf

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce

The Proper Nest

Rock the Spectrum

Rotary Club of Peabody

StonehamBank

Tri-City Sales

Washington Trust

Emily and Craig Welton

Windover Construction

Barbara Vanderwilden