Register for the 2022 AFE Gala!

2022 AFE Gala
Event Registration is closed.

Please join us for the 23rd Annual Albany Fund for Education Gala Reception: Back Together (for Every Student)

Friday, April 1, 2022 @ The Albany Barn
56 Second Street, Albany, NY 12210

Complimentary Valet Parking provided by Classic Valet
Attire: Business/Cocktail

6:00: Champagne Toast for Honorary Committee Members and Sponsors w/ Albany High Jazz Band
6:30 - 8:30: Gala reception with food stations and desserts provided by The Kitchen Table, Druthers, Belt Line 3, Honest Weight Food Coop, Caffe Italia, Umana Yana, Cookies by Ciara, Cookies by Kraus, Abrookin Culinary Program, and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Cash Bar (wine and beer) by The Kitchen Table. Presentation of Awards.
8:30 - 10:30: "Afterparty" with DJ Trumastr

In 2022, we honor organizations and individuals whose efforts have made a significant contribution to the students of the City School District of Albany through these challenging COVID times. Our 2022 honorees are:

Business Partner

Hannaford Supermarkets

Non-Profit Partners

Albany Victory Gardens
Frank Chapman Memorial Institute

Vaughan Family Changemaker Award

Pastor Jonathan Hentrich, Christ's Church Albany

All proceeds from the Gala—our biggest annual fundraiser—support the academic, physical, social and emotional well-being of Albany City School District students.

Gala Tickets

  • $75 - General Admission
  • $60 - Educator
  • $50 - Young Professional (35 and under)

Honorary Committe Membership Levels 

Honor Society: $500 (Individual or Business)

  • Recognition in the event program and on the AFE website
  • Invitation to Champagne Toast immediately prior to event
  • 4 tickets to the event

Honorary Committee: (Individual)

►$150 - 1 supporter

►$250 - 2 supporters

  • Recognition in the event program and on the AFE website
  • Invitation to Champagne Toast immediately prior to event
  • 1 ($150) or 2 ($250) ticket(s) to the event

Per NYS and CDC guidelines, masks are now optional at this event, although still strongly reminded. If you are not feeling well, we will miss you - but please stay home!