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Celebrating 75 Years of MHA

Date: June 17, 2025Author: Noel Santos

Our 75th Anniversary Celebration was a milestone event celebrating the legacy and lives we've touched over the past seven and a half decades. The evening brought together supporters, partners, and advocates for a powerful night of reflection, gratitude, and inspiration.

The celebration was made possible thanks to the generosity of our incredible sponsors. We are deeply grateful to each of them for standing with us and helping us continue our mission.

 

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors:

Anonymous

The Codey Fund for Mental Health

 

Platinum Sponsor:

Bea and Mike Sherman

 

Gold Sponsors:

Craig W. Alexander, Esq.

Health Care Foundation of the Oranges

Partners for Health Foundation

 

Silver Sponsors:

Advocacy and Management Group, Inc.

Clinical Services Management

Joe and Freya Gervasi

Barry and Leslie Mandelbaum

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

RWJBarnabas Health

Sax LLP

Titan Energy New England, Inc.

YMCA of Montclair

 

We were proud to honor two extraordinary partners in our mission:

Health Care Foundation of the Oranges and Senator M. Teresa Ruiz for their unwavering dedication to ensuring access to crucial mental health programs in our communities. Their leadership continues to pave the way for stronger, more equitable systems of care.

 

 

 

One of the most memorable highlights of the evening was the moving musical performances. The Me2/Orchestra, the world’s only classical music organization created for individuals living with mental illness and those who support them, captivated the audience with a powerful performance that underscored the healing and inclusive power of the arts.

 

In a special moment, our very own CEO took to the conductor’s podium, symbolizing the harmony that can be achieved when leadership, community, and creativity come together.

We were also honored to welcome the New Jersey Symphony Quartet, whose elegant and uplifting performance brought grace and energy to the evening, reminding us of the role music plays in wellness and community connection.

 

 

View other videos from the 75th Anniversary Celebration on our YouTube, here.

 

To everyone who joined us in person, donated, offered encouragement, or worked behind the scenes, thank you. Your support made this evening unforgettable and helped shine a light on the power of community and collective action.

As we look ahead, we carry with us the strength of our past and the momentum to build an even brighter future.

Here’s to 75 years of impact, and to many more.