Boston Police Officers Carina Shepard and Joey C. Key were honored at the gala. From left: Sen. Liz Miranda, Shepard, Key, 7NEWS anchor Amaka Ubaka, and NBC10’s Jeff Saperstone. Marvin Germain photo
Central Boston Elder Services (CBES) raised more than $230,000 at its “Care Unites Us” gala on Oct. 3 at the Westin Copley Place, drawing hundreds of supporters to celebrate the organization’s work helping older adults and people with disabilities remain independent in their homes and communities.
The non-profit agency, which serves more than 12,000 Boston residents each month, honored Attorney General Andrea Campbell; Boston Police officers Joey C. Key and Carina Shepard, who serve in District B-2; Michael Roper and family of Suburban Home Health Care; and CBES care manager Aleksandr Verbuk.
Key, a Dorchester resident, and Shepard received the Drum Major for Justice Award for their work with seniors in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mission Hill.
James T. Brett, president and CEO of the New England Council, delivered the keynote address. The gala was hosted by 7NEWS anchor Amaka Ubaka and NBC10 reporter and anchor Jeff Saperstone.
“This gala helps CBES turn hope into possibilities,” said Sylvia Exantus, CBES president and CEO. “We are so proud to have raised $230,000 to help meet needs in this time of uncertain funding.”
Donations are still being accepted at centralboston.org.
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