DID 2026 Fall / Winter Fundraiser

DID is Proud to Host its Annual Fall / Winter Fundraiser

Honoring:

Evelyn DeJesus

Please join us in honoring Evelyn DeJesus, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Executive Vice President

Evelyn is the first Latino/a officer in the union’s 109-year history. 
She is a nationally recognized labor leader and educator, born and raised on the 
Lower East Side, and a former Smith Houses resident.

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Sunday,  December 6, 2026 12:30-2:30PM

The SoHo Loft of Sean Sweeney
125 Greene Street, Apt 5

Please note that this is an indoor event where food and drink will be provided.

Since 1972, Downtown Independent Democrats has fought for a livable, safe, and vibrant Lower Manhattan.

Purchase your tickets below!
Members: $75
Non-members: $250
Other options available

CELEBRATE WITH THE DID FAMILY!

DID District Leaders
Vittoria Fariello, Dennis Gault
Mariama James, Paul Newell

Jeannine Kiely, Richard Corman

DID State Committee Members
Jill Goodkind, Akm Mike Bhuiyan
Morton Minsley
Sommer Omar, Benjamin Yee

DID Member Elected Officials
State Senate-Elect Grace Lee
Councilmember Christopher Marte

DID Co-Presidents Kathryn Freed & Aixa Torres & Executive Committee

Please purchase your ticket at the sponsorship levels below.

If you are unable to join us or wish to make an additional contribution, please click below, and we thank you:

Donations and Additional Contributions

Contact us at [email protected] if you cannot afford the ticket price but wish to attend.

WHEN

December 06, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

WHERE

SoHo Loft of Sean Sweeney
125 Greene St
Apt 5
New York, NY 10012
United States
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Please Enter the Number to Purchase

$2,500.00 Downtown Transformational Leader
6 tickets, host committee and acknowledgment on DID website
$1,000.00 Downtown Change Champion
4 tickets, host committee and acknowledgment on DID website
$500.00 Downtown Community Builder
2 tickets, host committee and acknowledgment on DID website
$250.00 DID Friend
1 ticket for non-DID member
$75.00 DID Member
1 ticket for DID member
$35.00 Student & Senior
1 ticket for student or senior
$25.00 Fixed Income Ticket
1 Ticket