The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) will celebrate its 50+1 anniversary on Saturday, October 9, 2021, with a special Gala at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel. The event will focus on honoring “the Builders of MAPS”, a group of more than 50 people who have played crucial roles in the creation, establishment and expansion of the nonprofit health and social service organization.
After having to cancel its 50th Anniversary Gala in 2020 and postpone its April 2021 event due to the coronavirus pandemic, the health and social services organization is looking forward to safely gathering its many friends and supporters for a lively and entertaining celebration of MAPS’ rich history.
“It was very hard for us to have to cancel our Gala last year, but we felt that such an important milestone deserved an in-person celebration, not a virtual one,” said Paulo Pinto, MPA, MAPS Executive Director. “Now that the pandemic situation has greatly improved, we look forward to safely reuniting with our many friends and supporters to honor our history and the outstanding people who built this organization.”
MAPS thanks the many sponsors who graciously agreed to transfer their sponsorship to support the 50+1 Anniversary Gala: Dunkin’ Franchise owners, the Cafua, Carvalho, Couto, Rodrigues, Sardinha, and Serpa families (Diamond Sponsors); Naveo Credit Union, Joe and Dorothy Chaves Foundation (Platinum Sponsors); Accutronics, Inc., East Cambridge Savings Bank (Gold Sponsors); Cambridge Health Alliance, MS Walker Imports (Silver Sponsors), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC; Cambridge Printing Company; Cruz Companies; Eastern Bank Foundation, Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar, and S&F Concrete, (Bronze Sponsors).
MAPS is seeking additional support from sponsors, Program Book advertisers and auction donors. Individuals, organizations and businesses interested in supporting the organization are encouraged to contact Andrew Carten, Development Manager, at (617) 864-7600, or visit www.maps-inc.org/gala2021.
More information about reservations and other Gala details will be announced soon.