Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany will host its 14th annual “Gala for Good” on Thursday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carondelet Hospitality Center, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road in Latham.
Catholic Charities Gala for Good will highlight the impactful work of Catholic Charities in providing compassionate, dignified solutions for people in need every day while honoring Ashley Miller and Chris Onorato for their longstanding commitment to service and community. Ashley, Director of Communications and Community Outreach for the North Colonie Central School District and co-host of Onorato & Miller on NewsChannel 13, and Chris, Morning Show Anchor and Host at WNYT-TV, have co-hosted the Gala for Good for the past eight years, bringing warmth, humor, and heart to each event.
Together, they founded the Nash Weston Onorato Memorial Foundation in memory of their son, supporting families experiencing infant loss and inspiring kindness through action. Through their generosity, dedication, and unwavering support of Catholic Charities and the broader community, Ashley and Chris continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Tickets for this year’s “Gala for Good” may be purchased by Clicking Here.
“We are honored to recognize Ashley Miller and Chris Onorato at this year’s Gala for Good for their extraordinary commitment to serving others and strengthening our community,” said Catholic Charities CEO Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ. “For the past eight years, Ashley and Chris have brought tremendous energy, compassion, and joy to this event as our emcees, while continually supporting the mission of Catholic Charities in meaningful ways beyond the gala itself. Their dedication to uplifting others, both personally and through the Nash Weston Onorato Memorial Foundation, reflects the very spirit of compassion and kindness that Gala for Good celebrates.”
Proceeds from the gala will support the 87 vital programs and services that Catholic Charities provides across 14 counties, including: affordable housing; food insecurity and emergency assistance services; family and child support programs; services for survivors of domestic violence; and a number of human service programs targeting the underserved and impoverished.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is one of the largest providers of social service programs in upstate New York. In 2025, approximately 78,000 people benefitted from these programs, with many receiving additional services alongside the assistance they initially sought.
“It will be an evening of celebration, connection, and community. It’s an event that will not only bring our mission to life, but will celebrate the good in the community,” Sister Betsy said. “Because of you, it’s the good we do!”
This year a virtual Giving Tree will debut online featuring hearts for purchase to support essential programs. Gift a heart anytime, anywhere by visiting https://ccrcda.short.gy/GalaForGood2026.
Giving Trees may also be purchased at the Gala for Good which will feature live music by Kilashandra; various cuisine stations; beer, wine and soda; raffle baskets, a silent auction and a cash raffle with a grand prize of $1,500. Cash raffle tickets can be purchased online at https://ccrcda.short.gy/GalaForGood2026.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information visit https://ccrcda.short.gy/GalaForGood2026 .
Current sponsors include:
Presenting Sponsor: Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, Broadview Federal Credit Union;
Champion for Good: Kingsway HomeCare
Change Maker: RCDA Foundation
Community Advocates: Tom and Laurie Baldwin, Cerity Partners, Fenimore Asset Management, Ken and Pat Raymond, The Franciscan Friars of St. Bernadine and Siena Friary, NFP, Stanhope Partners.
Compassionate Companions: The Bonadio Group, Jack and Katrina Consiglio; Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Esq. – Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC; Key Bank, James and Maura O’Brien, Keith and Claudia Stinton
Caring Partners: Alpin Haus, Brown and Weinraub Advisors, LLC., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC; Anthony and Theresa Casale; Ed Lewi Associates, Inc.; Homeless & Travelers Aid Society; M3 Placement and Partnership, Malicki Group, Bill and Betsy McGoldrick; NYSID, David and Nanda O’Leary; John and Donna Olksen; PNJ Technology Partners; Stewarts’ Shops, St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, St. Mary’s Healthcare; St. Pius X Church and School; Michael Uccellini – United Group of Companies, Unity House.
Honorary Committee: Deacon Walter Ayres; Kenneth Baker; Tim and Anne Barker; Behan Communications Inc.; Bob and Marilyn Bellafiore; Michael and Kathleen Burgess; DeCrescente Distributing Company; Church of St. Vincent DePaul; Frank Dyer; Thomas and Donna Ehmann; Senator Patricia A. Fahy; Hope House; John and Lucy Halstead; Roscoe and Joanne Haynes; Joe and Lori Herkenham; Dr. Kevin and Anne Herlihy; Jim and Judy Horan; Wayne and Susan Jones; Rev. James Kane; John and Kathryn Kavanaugh; John Keefe and Marcia Rapp Keefe; Theresa Kersch; Jo-Ann Lamonica; Roger and Maria Markovics; James H. Maloy, Inc.; Marra’s Pharmacy; Assemblyman John T. McDonald III; Meyers & Meyers, PLLC; Rosanne Miller; Rev. John L. Moyna; Paul O’Brien and Deborah Damm-O’Brien; Bishop Mark O’Connell; Charles O’Hare; OrbitalFire Cybersecurity; Susan Picotte; Michael and Anne Pirrone; Rotary Club of Albany; Mary Ellen Sage; Saint Catherine’s Center for Children Foundation; Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine; Dick Sise and Connie Cahill Sise; Sisters of St. Joesph; Gary and Rose Surman; Maureen Toohey; Tri-City ValleyCats; Mark and Kathy Trudeau; Sister Besty Van Deusen; Jim and Diane Venter; Rev. Richard S. Vosko; Sandy Walters.