Kate Doerge joined author Lea Carpenter at the 2026 Center for HOPE Luncheon for an inspiring conversation about navigating change, embracing resilience and finding greater purpose and connection. After losing her father, her mother and her 16-year-old daughter Penny,...

The beauty and mystique of the Taj Mahal inspired an unforgettable evening on Saturday, May 30 as guests gathered for Taj Mahal Twilight, Family Centers' 2026 annual benefit. Hosted by Wendy Stapleton and Chris McFerran at their Greenwich home, co-chairs Emily...

Renowned author and journalist Peter Godwin opened up about the challenges and lessons learned following his mother’s death during his keynote address at the 2025 Center for HOPE Luncheon. Mixing humor with deeply personal stories, Godwin discussed his own journey...

Guests were transported to the French Riviera on Friday, June 6 for Midnight in Monte Carlo—Family Centers' 2025 annual benefit. Inspired by To Catch a Thief and the timeless elegance of Monaco,  co-chairs Phoebe de Croisset, Alex Steel Scott, Victoria Triplett, and...