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UNITY BALL
Celebrating the
power of play
Thursday, May 8th
Park Plaza Hotel
The Unity Ball is a celebratory fundraiser in support of Soccer Unity Project and our free youth programs. Funds raised will ensure that young people — especially girls and youth of color — can continue to experience the power and joy of sport.
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JOIN THE PARTY
Celebrate with us! Tickets are now available for purchase.
We greatly value your support. Explore our sponsorship packages.
Looking to help out during the event? Join the volunteer team!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Eric Hankwitz and Bandita Joarder
Jenny Amory & John Travis
State Representative John Moran
OUR HOST COMMITTEE
Co-chaired by Jonathan Alves, BFSNA, and Sabrina Williams, Chief
Lou Audia, Fidelity Investments
Alex Biega, Compass Realty
Heidi Boulogne, Boston Public Schools
Amy d’Ablemont Burnes, Home Away from Home Founder
Austin Dobson, Oracle
Taryn Govey, Shopify
Bandita Joarder, Pegasystems
Randi Lathrop, RG Lathrop Consulting
Siena McQuillan, Community Member
Jake Sullivan, Boston University
2023 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
David Suvak
Emerson Women's Soccer
Coach Suvak has been engaged with our youth programming since the inception of South End Soccer in 2008 and was there with his players for South End Soccer's first day of play. Over the last 14 years he has run coach trainings, guided us in the launch of our travel program, facilitated internships, and brought the Emerson Women's Soccer team to volunteer. His expertise and contributions have been invaluable to our organization, and we credit him for uplifting us to where we are today. We thank him for being a founding partner.
The Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion
The Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion's leadership and staff were invaluable partners in the launch of the Boston Unity Cup. Annually, the Office of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment and the Office of Global Affairs have continued to provide crucial event support and guidance. They have been instrumental in not only bringing the event back after Covid-19, but helping us to make 2023 the largest year ever. Working in partnership, we provide Boston with a moment like no other to celebrate our global city.
Connelly Partners
Connelly Partners has been instrumental in supporting the launch of the Soccer Unity Project. Through shared office space, video production, and event support, they have been a pivotal partner for us as we expanded our staff, our capacity, and our profile. They are true champions of the work, consistently going above and beyond. Their unwavering dedication is one of the main reasons why the organization has been able to take this next big step, and we are so grateful for their choice to join us as a community impact partner.