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Casa Central’s 2025 Annual Gala — Leading with Purpose: Women Inspiring Change — brought our community together for a powerful night of inspiration, recognition, and impact. We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors, passionate supporters, dedicated guests, outstanding honorees, and our keynote speaker, The Honorable Susana Mendoza, Illinois State Comptroller, for making the celebration unforgettable. Photo Descriptions: 1. Marty Castro, Casa Central President & CEO, with The Hon. Susana Mendoza, Illinois State Comptroller 2. Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO of the Chicago Urban League, Casa Central Board Member and 2024 Pastora San Juan Cafferty Award recipient; Celena Sarillo, Executive Director of Start Early Illinois and the 2025 Pastora San Juan Cafferty Award Honoree — Casa Central’s highest honor; and Marty Castro, Casa Central President & CEO 3. Marty Castro, Casa Central President & CEO; Maria Castro, Regional External Affairs Manager at Comcast, LovePurse Founder and Casa Central’s 2025 Community Impact Award Honoree; and Joe Teller, Casa Central Board Chairperson 4. Marty Castro, Casa Central President & CEO with James L. Alexander, Co-Trustee of The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, accepting Casa Central’s 2025 Philanthropic Partner Award on behalf of The Trust Together, we are uplifting thousands of Chicago’s children, families, and older adults — and building brighter futures across our city. Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference! #CasaCentral