Dear Friends, Old and New --

Once again, it is with a shared sense of purpose and gratitude that we invite you to a special evening that brings our community together.

2026 ISS Benefit Banquet
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6pm-9pm
House of Joy, 28 Pell Street, Chinatown

Honorees (list in formation)

Ken Leung, Actor, Rush Hour, ABC's Lost, HBO's Industry (among other notable work). We are honoring Ken for his deep ties to Chinatown and for his trailblazing journey as a talented and widely respected actor in Television and Film.

This banquet dinner intentionally honors the relationships that sustain us, and celebrates who we are and what we continue to build together. Many of the young people and families we serve come from immigrant households whose needs, voices, stories, and dreams don’t always find space in the broader fabric of our society. But through our programs and engagement, we create that space—where children can grow, be themselves and connect with others, and entire families can feel supported and be part of something larger.

That spirit— of being present for one another—is what this evening is all about. Your presence, your support, and your belief in this work help make it possible.

We hope you’ll join us at the 2026 ISS Benefit Banquet —by purchasing a table, tickets, or ads; encouraging your friends to buy tickets; and/or making a donation—and celebrate our collective effort of shaping a more caring, more just future.

Click on our portal Donate / Ticket button to participate--with opportunities to support through ticket purchases, table sponsorships, and print journal ads – all of which can be processed securely online, with an option to pay by check as well. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. Email development@issnyc.org

ISS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID: 13-2689273). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The fair market value of each event ticket/seat is $80.

Board of Directors:

Calvin Chan, Board Chairman
Sherman Eng, Board President
Grace Law, Board VP and Treasurer
Francis Cheng, Board Secretary
Cindy Chan, Board Member
Patrick So, Board Member
Barbara Nevins Taylor, Board Member

Executive Director:

Beatrice Chen

Development and Banquet Team:

Carolyn Antonio
Judy Lei
Karen Lew Biney-Amissah

2026 Immigrant Social Services (ISS) Benefit Banquet