Earlier this month, Tower was proud to sponsor the 2025 Robin Hood Benefit Gala, held at the Javits Center in New York City. The event was unforgettable — a night filled with showstopping performances, meaningful stories, and an extraordinary $72 million raised to fight poverty in the local community.

The star-studded lineup of performers included The Weeknd, Keith Urban, and Seth MacFarlane, with surprise appearances and heartfelt tributes throughout the evening. While the entertainment was world-class, it was only part of what made the night so powerful.

What stood out most was the overwhelming sense of shared purpose. Leaders from finance, philanthropy, media, entertainment, and beyond came together — not just to celebrate, but to contribute their time, talent, and resources to a cause that transcends any one industry. It was a collective reminder of what’s possible when we come together to support critically important humanitarian work.

That descriptor describes Robin Hood perfectly. The organization has been a force in New York City for over 35 years, channeling the power of data, partnerships, and community to tackle poverty at its roots. From food and housing insecurity to early childhood education, legal services, and workforce development, their initiatives are comprehensive, measurable, and relentlessly focused on impact.

At Tower, we believe deeply in supporting the communities we’re part of — and we’re honored to stand alongside Robin Hood in building a stronger, more equitable future for all New Yorkers.

About Robin Hood

Informed by data, evidence, and the lived experiences of New Yorkers, Robin Hood funds and advocates for solutions that create permanent pathways out of poverty. Through its programs, the organization makes strategic grants to fight poverty at all stages of life, targeting policy advocacy work to inform grantmaking across programmatic areas.