Casino Night 2024
On Friday, September 27th, 2024, Inroads to Opportunities hosted its annual Casino Night Fundraiser & Awards Ceremony, celebrating 65 years of providing vocational rehabilitation services. The event, held at the Galloping Hill Golf Course, was a tremendous success, with over 200 guests filling the sold-out Grand Ballroom for an evening of exciting casino games, community recognition, and celebration.
A Night of Fun and Friendly Competition
Attendees had the chance to compete in Classic Casino Games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Let It Ride, as they aimed to win one of the 40 tricky tray baskets filled with exciting prizes. The competitive spirit was alive throughout the evening, creating a lively atmosphere that brought people together in support of a great cause.
Distinguished Guests and Special Recognitions
We were honored to be joined by several distinguished guests, including Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, NJ Senator Joseph Cryan, Roselle Councilwoman Denise Wilkerson, and Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados, who presented Inroads to Opportunities with a proclamation recognizing the organization’s enduring impact on the greater Union County area.
Honoring Those Who Make a Difference
This year’s event also gave us the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to our mission. Our 2024 Honorees are:
Champion of Change Award: Gina Iosim, Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Director of the Community Prosecution Division
Community Partnership Award: Bistro Café (Clark, NJ) and Burlington Coat Factory (Union, NJ)
Unsung Hero Award: The Peitsinovski Family
Making Inroads Award: Mohsen Badran, President & CEO of ACCSES NJ
Staff Lifetime Achievement Award: Eileen Biletto, Payroll Specialist at Inroads to Opportunities
Arnold W. Rintzler Memorial Impact Award: Westfield Knights of Columbus Council #1711
Each of these honorees has played a critical role in advancing our mission and serving the greater community, and we are proud to have had the opportunity to acknowledge their efforts.
A Record-Breaking Year
The success of this year’s Casino Night Fundraiser would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions helped us set a new fundraising record, ensuring we can continue providing vital services to individuals with disabilities.
Ace Sponsors:
Westfield Knights of Columbus Council #1711
Joseph E. Antonuccio
King Sponsors:
Wells Fargo Advisors, Peter L. Horowitz, Senior Vice President
Union Knights of Columbus #4504
Capodalgi Family Foundation
Sungu Development
Queen Sponsors:
Joyleaf Roselle, NJ
Steve Hehl Esq. Javerbaum Wurgaft
Charles Schwab, Millburn, NJ
Columbia Bank, Roselle, NJ
Risk Strategies – Richard Skorupski
Gene & Jill Schafhauser
Sabert
Jack Sponsors:
Willis Tower Watson
Union County Savings Bank
Bill & Elissa Cudnyj
Kenneth Rowinsky
Tara McDonald
Total Green Holland Bulb
Prevention Links
Smolin Advisory-Tax-Accounting
Wild Card Sponsors:
DiFabio Construction Company
M&T Bank
Stickel Packaging Supply
Tri-State Light and Energy
Cipriani & Werner Attorneys at Law
Barclay
Gateway Chamber of Commerce
John & Laura Bush
Nancy Furnari
Bryan Hansen Band
Liquid Church
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their ongoing commitment to supporting Inroads to Opportunities and our mission.
Looking Ahead
The success of this year’s event has set a new standard for the future. As we look ahead, we are filled with excitement and determination to continue building on our legacy of providing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to making the Casino Night Fundraiser & Awards Ceremony a night to remember!
Photography: Vic Wahby Photography
