Since 1990, Housing Works has been at the forefront of the movement to end AIDS and homelessness and the fight for the rights of some of the most marginalized populations. Today, Housing Works is a leading provider of housing and lifesaving services to over 15,000 low-income individuals each year, including LGBTQ youth, transgender people, drug users, and formerly incarcerated New Yorkers.

For over a decade, The Groundbreaker Awards has annually gathered luminaries from across home and design, entertainment, philanthropy and business to laud the philanthropic achievements of a host of truly exceptional individuals and raise funds for Housing Works lifesaving services.

This year's event will be a singular magical evening featuring a seated awards dinner, silent art auction, and LIVE auction among other signature activations.

2026 honorees will be announced soon, and will join the ranks of previous honorees and presenters including: Award-winning actor Patricia Arquette; President and CEO of Hermès, Robert Chavez; President of Kering America, Laurent Claquin; actress Maggie Gyllenhaal; journalist Tamron Hall; fashion advocate Bethann Hardison; model and entrepreneur Iman; designer Charlotte Moss; designer Miles Redd; President of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker; and Bloomingdale’s among many others.

All proceeds will go toward Housing Works’ lifesaving healthcare, housing, justice initiatives and supportive services provided annually to thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers. Funds raised will also support the development of new housing led by Housing Works' housing development enterprise, Bailey House.

Tickets, Tables & Sponsorships

We sincerely hope you can join us as a supporter at the benefit by purchasing a ticket, table, or sponsorship. Event sponsorships start at $15,000, tables of 10 start at $12,500, and individual tickets are priced at $1,250.

To purchase click here or contact Andy DiBella at a.dibella@housingworks.org or (213) 820 3228.