The total amount raised through Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s two inaugural galas has now surpassed $1 million in support of Atlantic City nonprofit and community organizations. Mayor Small announced that his 2026 The Future is Ours Inaugural Gala raised more than $459,000 for ten local charities. The announcement was made at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where this year’s gala was held, as Mayor Small presented representatives of each organization with their checks. Mayor Small’s first inaugural gala, held in 2022, raised more than $611,000.
All proceeds from the 2026 gala, after event expenses, were distributed directly to the nonprofit and community organizations. The recipients represent organizations supporting youth, seniors, veterans, the arts and other important community initiatives.
Organizations receiving funds
The organizations receiving funds and their respective amounts are:
Atlantic City Police Athletic League (main beneficiary) — $56,000
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — $35,000
Atlantic City Senior Citizens — $35,000
The HOPE Foundation — $35,000
Create 48 — $30,000
AC Elite Football — $30,000
The Omega by the Sea Foundation — $30,000
Saracini-O’Neill Foundation — $25,000
Atlantic City’s Bangladesh Community — $25,000
Kenneth B. Hawkins American Legion Post 61 — $15,000
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