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Person To Person's 2025 Spring Benefit Event Announced
The event will feature influential leaders, celebrated talent, and dedicated community advocates who support P2P's mission.

DARIEN, CT — Person to Person (P2P), the Darien-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting individuals and families in lower Fairfield County achieve stability, has announced its spring benefit, Rising Together, will take place on Friday, April 4, at Serafresca at the Italian Center in Stamford.
The black-tie event will feature an impressive lineup of influential leaders, celebrated talent, and dedicated community advocates coming together to support P2P’s mission.
Headlining the night is Grammy-nominated artist Chanté Moore, known for her captivating vocals and soul-stirring lyrics. With over 10 million albums sold, Moore promises a performance guests won’t want to miss.
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The event will honor Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA, who was named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024" and recently ranked No. 34 on Forbes' 2024 list of "The World's Most Powerful Women."
Duckett's visionary leadership and commitment to financial inclusion and resilience have significantly impacted the financial industry and beyond.
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The evening will also feature CBS NY anchor Cindy Hsu as emcee. A trusted voice in media with over two decades of broadcast journalism experience, Hsu brings energy and a deep commitment to giving back to the community.
Guests will enjoy an exciting live auction led by renowned auctioneer James MacDonald, dance the night away at an after-party featuring the dynamic artistic duo MOJO, and celebrate alongside P2P’s distinguished event chairs: Dr. Celeste Cox Baldwin, Michelle Lappas, and CT State Sen. Ceci Maher, a former P2P executive director.
"As co-chair of this incredible event, I’m thrilled to bring our community together for an evening of celebration and impact," said Cox Baldwin in a news release. "Rising Together is not just a fundraiser; it’s an opportunity to showcase the transformative work of P2P and the collective power of our supporters. I can’t wait to share this unforgettable night with everyone who believes in making a difference."
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"We are excited and honored to welcome Chanté Moore and Thasunda Brown Duckett to Rising Together," P2P CEO Nancy Coughlin in a news release. "Their participation, alongside so many other incredible supporters, will make this a night to remember and help us continue our vital work of providing essential resources to families and individuals working toward stability."
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