Join us for An Emerald Evening

GreenLight Fund Boston’s An Emerald Evening

Friday, December 5, 2025 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

GreenLight Boston invites you to our signature event, An Emerald Evening, celebrating 20 years of transformative, community-driven impact.

This year, we honor two decades of partnering with the community to identify unmet needs and bring proven solutions that drive meaningful change. With your support, GreenLight Boston has launched 15 portfolio organizations and reaches over 240,000 individuals each year.

Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration, connection, and inspiration. Together, we’ll reflect on 20 years of impact and look ahead to a future of inclusive prosperity.
A headshot of John Simon with a nature background.

John Simon

GreenLight Fund Co-founder and Board Chair

Zac Rich

Executive Director, GreenLight Boston

About the Event

Recommended Attire: Festive Cocktail or Business

Parking: The Westin Boston Seaport District has a four-level underground garage with spaces close to the lobby elevators. Valet parking is also available at the hotel.

Event Schedule: 

6:00 – 7:30 PM: Cocktail Reception:

Enjoy signature cocktails, light bites, engaging activities, and the chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle.

7:30 – 9:00 PM: Dinner & Program: 

Enjoy a delicious meal while hearing inspiring remarks from GreenLight leadership, including GreenLight Boston’s new Executive Director, Zac Rich, and co-founder John Simon, as they share reflections on our 20-year journey and bold vision for the future.

9:00 – 11:00 PM: Live Music & Dancing: 

Dance the night away with a high-energy performance by the Sugarbabies, a local favorite band that guarantees a great time—plus, enjoy signature drinks and a decadent dessert bar to keep the celebration going!

Emerald Evening Sponsors

Our sponsors play a vital role in helping GreenLight Boston drive meaningful, measurable change. Learn more about becoming a sponsor below, and feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions. We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions make this event possible.

Sponsor Emerald Evening