Women’s Rights Information Center to Honor Community Leaders at 2026 Change Maker Gala

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – Women’s Rights Information Center (WRIC) will host its signature fundraising event, Celebrating Community Change Makers, on April 28, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Edgewood Country Club.

This highly anticipated event brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to honor individuals and organizations whose work has significantly impacted the Bergen County community.

The 2026 honorees include:

Dr. Theodora Smiley Lacey

Palisade Capital Management  

Reneé Scherer

Richard & Cheryl Alicchio

The gala supports vital services for Bergen County residents.  Proceeds help provide housing and food assistance, career and educational programming, legal advocacy and trauma-informed victim services.  “Every day, we see the real and urgent needs facing individuals and families in our community,” said Lil Corcoran, Executive Director of Women’s Rights Information Center. “This event is not only a celebration of extraordinary leadership, it is a critical opportunity to ensure we can continue providing life-changing and, in many cases, life-saving services to those who rely on us.”

Tickets are $200, with table and sponsorship opportunities available.  For more information, to purchase tickets, or to explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.womensrights.org.