Save the Date
2027 Willow Ball
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Oak Hill Country Club
145 Kilbourn Road
Rochester, New York 14618
Tickets and event details coming soon.
The Willow Ball is Willow Domestic Violence Center’s biggest night of the year, and in 2027 we’re taking it somewhere new. Join more than 300 neighbors, partners, and friends at Oak Hill Country Club for an evening that keeps survivors and their families at the center of everything we do.
Every ticket, sponsorship, and paddle raise helps make sure that when someone reaches out for safety, Willow is ready to answer.
Thank You for an Incredible 2026
Last April, you raised more than $200,000 to install bullet-resistant glass at the Family Justice Center at Skyview, so survivors can walk through our doors and know they’re protected. That’s what this night makes possible.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Sponsorship opportunities for 2027 will be announced soon. Want first look? Reach out and we’ll make sure you’re at the top of our list.
Events@WillowCenterNY.org
585-232-5200 ext. 226
Can’t wait until April? You can make an impact today.
Relive the 2026 Willow Ball
Our 2026 Awardees
Last year we were proud to recognize individuals whose leadership, service, and advocacy help create a safer, more compassionate community for survivors of domestic violence.
The Jaime Saunders Shine the Light Award
Carla Palumbo
Through her work with Legal Aid Society, Carla stands at the intersection of safety and justice—where the stakes are high, and the path forward is not always clear. With expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment, she helps survivors navigate complex legal systems, ensuring they are not alone in moments that matter most.
The Phyllis Korn Restore the Hope Award
Mayor Malik Evans
As a dedicated public servant and community leader, Mayor Evans has demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to addressing domestic violence as both a public safety and public health issue. His leadership reflects an understanding that real change requires partnership—across systems, across sectors, and across our entire community.
The Annette Itkin Volunteer of the Year Award
Jill, Paige, and Claire — The Baker Girls
In the face of unimaginable loss, they have chosen a path of courage, love, and action. After losing their mother, Jill, to domestic violence, they transformed their grief into a powerful force for change by creating a golf tournament that has raised more than $300,000 in support of Willow’s life-saving services.
