38th Annual House of Providence Awards

Catholic Charities on Onondaga County is proud to recognize the following individuals for their exceptional contributions to our community.

Father Fred Daley
2023 Recipient of the Bishop’s Award

Ordained in 1974, Fr. Frederick Daley has served parishes in Central New York for his entire career and has called All Saints Parish home since 2008. Fr. Fred has built his ministry upon the values of diversity, inclusivity and justice. To that end, All Saints Parish supports many local organizations that serve Syracuse’s most vulnerable, including the Eastside Food Pantry and the Assumption Church Pantry. Fr. Fred also led All Saints Parish through the process of becoming a “sanctuary parish,” and this commitment includes providing support to and working with other Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition congregations. All Saints Parish has welcomed nearly 200 Congolese refugees to the parish family and supports a variety of international initiatives that serve refugees. Fr. Fred has encouraged lay leadership development at All Saints Parish through task forces promoting areas such as adult faith enrichment, diverse abilities awareness, and justice and peace with emphasis on topics including racism and refugee welcoming/resettlement. All Saints Parish serves the whole community by housing the Spiritual Renewal Center and Arc of Onondaga’s daytime programs and by welcoming CNY Solidarity meetings. With vision and inspired leadership, Fr. Fred has committed his life to building a community based on love, inclusivity, and justice.

David de Silva
2023 Posthumous Recipient of the President’s Award

Born on April 27, 1958, David de Silva lived his entire life in the Central New York area. He graduated from West Genesee High School in 1976 and Le Moyne College in 1980, where he received a degree in accounting. Upon graduation, David began working at Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC and was mentored by founding partner, Robert Dermody, Sr. David developed a specialty in not-for-profit accounting, becoming an audit partner in 1991. Early in his career, with the assistance of others, he developed and managed the Firm’s not-for-profit niche, which served over 100 local organizations in Central New York, until his retirement in 2021. David provided services to a variety of not-for-profit organizations including fine arts, foundations, human service providers, healthcare organizations and facilities, and assisted living facilities. He was a trusted financial advisor of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County for over 30 years. David was an active member The Century Club of Syracuse. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Syracuse and a Trustee, Treasurer, and Past-President of its related Foundation. David was Treasurer of Laubach Literacy International and a founding board member and Treasurer of ProLiteracy Worldwide which has over 1,000-member programs in the U.S. and 25 countries around the world. He was a past Trustee of Crouse Hospital Health Foundation, past board member and Finance Committee chairman of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and past board member of Girls Inc. (formerly Girls Club of Syracuse). An avid golfer, David was a past member of Drumlins East and Cavalry Club. He was a member of Onondaga Golf and Country Club and enjoyed many rounds of golf with his “golf buddies.” David was also a long-time member of the Syracuse Golf Bandits and served as its Treasurer for nine years. David passed away on January 1, 2022 and is survived by his wife, Lisa, and his many family members, friends, and colleagues.

Al-amin Muhammad
2023 Recipient of the Humanitarian Service Award

Al-amin Muhammad is the founder and executive director of We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach, Inc., an organization that provides food, clothing, and resources for the homeless and underrepresented. Al-amin is uniquely qualified to serve and represent the poor and marginalized, having spent 10 years experiencing homelessness himself, and falling into a life of gang activity and substance use. Inspired to turn his life around, he graduated from Emory College in Atlanta, Georgia and became an addiction counselor and life coach. In 2014, he founded We Rise Above the Streets and began to serve people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, before moving to Syracuse in 2015. He, along with hundreds of volunteers, organizes Sandwich Saturday. Over the past eight years, the weekly event has served more than 10,000 sack lunches – as well as clothing, shoes, and hygiene products – to individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecure households. Al-amin partners with various organizations to mentor at-risk youth and to share his story. He is also a member of the Onondaga County/Syracuse Human Rights Commission Board and the CNY Regional Healthcare Equity Task Force. He received the 2021 Exemplary Leadership during COVID Award, the Social Justice Award from Syracuse University, and the American Red Cross 2020 Real Hero Award, and his story was featured on CBS This Morning.

The House of Providence Awards raises critical funds that provide hands-on support and relief to nearly 13,000 families and individuals struggling in our community. With your sponsorship, we are able to meet the needs of our clients and continue this vital work.

As a sponsor, you will enjoy a range of benefits to promote your company’s brand and corporate heart to more than 600 business leaders, government officials, philanthropists, and community members. Raise your company’s profile in Onondaga County with e-blasts, direct mailings, and social media posts to more than 30,000 individuals.

Signature & Major Sponsorships must be received by July 14, 2023 for listing on the Awards Invitation or August 18, 2023 for listing on event night material.

Signature Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor – $25,000

• Tickets for 20 guests with priority seating
• Company name/logo on program cover and invitation
• Opportunity for CEO or Senior Executive to speak at the event
• Social media promotion across all channels
• Company name/logo on website with link
• Recognition in opening remarks
• Full-page priority program tribute placement
• Private tour of agency site for five staff and/or clients by Executive Director
• Included in pre-event press release
• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout the event
• Company name/logo on the CCOC website
• Acknowledgment in the CCOC Annual Report

Social Justice Sponsor – $15,000

• Tickets for 10 guests with priority seating
• Company name/logo on invitation
• Social media promotion across all channels
• Company name/logo on website with link
• Recognition in opening remarks
• Full-page priority program tribute placement
• Private tour of agency site for five staff and/or clients by Executive Director
• Included in pre-event press release
• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout the event
• Company name/logo on the CCOC website
• Acknowledgment in the CCOC Annual Report

Community Impact Sponsor – $10,000

• Tickets for 10 guests with priority seating
• Company name/logo on invitation
• Social media promotion across all channels
• Company name/logo on website with link
• Recognition in opening remarks
• Full-page program tribute
• Included in agency pre-event press release
• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout event
• Company name/logo on the CCOC website
• Acknowledgement in the CCOC Annual Report

Major Sponsorship Levels

Hope Sponsor – $5,000

• Tickets for 6 guests
• Company name/logo on invitation
• Social media promotion across all channels
• Company name/logo on website with link
• Recognition in opening remarks
• Half-page program tribute
• Included in agency pre-event press release
• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout the event
• Company name/logo on the CCOC website
• Acknowledgment in the CCOC Annual Report

Opening Prayer Sponsor – $3,000

• Tickets for 4 guests
• Company name/logo on invitation
• Social media promotion across all channels
• Company name/logo on website with link
• Recognition in opening remarks
• Half-page program tribute
• Included in agency pre-event press release
• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout the event

Signature and Major Sponsorships must be received by July 14, 2023 for listing on the Awards Invitation or August 18, 2023 for listing on event night material. Remaining sponsorships, tributes, and ads must be received by August 18, 2023 for listing on event night material. If you have questions, please contact Lindsey James, Donor Engagement Manager at 315-362-7695 or HOPAwards@ccoc.us.

We invite you to join us in celebration of our three brilliant honorees. Individual tickets and additional sponsorships are available for purchase here.

Leadership Sponsor – $2,500

• Tickets for 10 guests
• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout the event
• Recognition in program
• Half-page program tribute

Bishop’s, President’s, or Humanitarian Service Honoree Award Sponsor – $1,500

• Tickets for 4 guests with priority seating
• Quarter-page program tribute

1923 Society Sponsor – $1,000

• Tickets for 2 guests
• Recognition in post-event thank you

Single Standard Ticket – $200

Single Young Leader Ticket (individuals under 30) – $100

Digital Tribute – $500

• Company name/logo displayed on video screens throughout the event

Full-Page Program Tribute – $500

• 4.5”w x 7.5”h

Half-Page Program Tribute – $300

• 4.5”w x 3.625”h

Quarter-Page Vertical Program Tribute – $200

• 2.125”w x 3.625”h

Quarter-Page Horizontal Program Tribute – $200

• 4.5”w x 1.7”h

Purchase your tribute here.

Please submit your tribute message in black and white in high-resolution 300 dpi electronically to HOPAwards@ccoc.us in jpeg or png format at the exact size. If you would like CCOC to design your tribute message, please include logos, photos, and/or a personal message in your email. Call or email Lindsey James for more information about the program or digital tributes at 315-362-7695 or HOPAwards@ccoc.us.