Dear Friends,

With hearts full of gratitude, we share the joyful news that the inaugural Beacon of Hope Dinner was a complete sell-out, welcoming over 500 guests and raising more than $2 million in critically needed funds for the ongoing operation of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center.

This extraordinary success was only possible because of you—our generous sponsors, donors, and friends—whose commitment ensures that the National Shrine can continue to shine as a beacon of faith, resilience, and hope for generations to come. Your support sustains our ministries, keeps our doors open, and allows the Shrine to serve as a living symbol at Ground Zero.

We offer our deepest thanks to each of you who stood with us in this historic moment. And we again honor and celebrate this year’s Beacon of Hope honorees—the heroic first responders of the FDNY, NYPD, and PAPD—whose courage, sacrifice, and service embody the very mission of the Shrine.

This dinner has affirmed that our annual gathering is not only a celebration, but a lifeline for the National Shrine. With your help, we will carry forward this momentum and continue to inspire hope in all who enter our doors.

With gratitude,
The Saint Nicholas Board of Trustees