Boston – City Kids recently hosted its 2025 City Kids Gala at Alibi in the Liberty Hotel. The event drew a crowd of business and civic leaders to support City Kids’ mission to meaningfully impact the lives of under-served youth in Boston and beyond through programs such as educational events, technology access, surf camps, financial literacy lessons, and, most recently, a collaborative art initiative called the City Kids Art Enrichment Program.
The featured speaker at the event was Steph Lewis, president and CEO of The BASE, a Roxbury-based youth development organization long supported by City Kids. “We are proud to partner with and support organizations such as The BASE, which share our passion for inspiring children and giving them tangible tools to achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams,” said City Realty Group managing partner, Stephen Whalen. “City Kids is thankful for the wonderful support from the community and this gala exceeded our best hopes and was our most successful and impactful yet.”
The evening also featured recognition and an art preview for the new City Kids Art Enrichment Program. Through this collaborative art initiative, City Kids will provide resources and supplies to encourage youth to explore their creativity and identity and engage with their community in the process. The City Kids Art Enrichment Program is a partnership led by City Kids in collaboration with BOLD Teens, Speak for the Trees, Susan Gentile Studio, and Azia Artz.
