LOOP DREAMS 2025 Recap:
A Night to Remember!
On October 27, 2025, The Loop Lab gathered our community for an unforgettable evening at State Street Headquarters for the second annual LOOP DREAMS fundraiser and the night truly lived up to its name!
With a full room and incredible energy throughout the space, LOOP DREAMS 2025 celebrated creativity, opportunity, and the power of investing in the next generation of media makers. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are incredibly thankful to have surpassed our fundraising goal of $60,000—raising an extraordinary $170,000 in support of our programs and young creatives.
A major highlight of the evening was our engaging silent auction, which brought the room together in friendly competition while directly supporting The Loop Lab’s programs. From unique experiences to meaningful contributions, the auction underscored the generosity and enthusiasm of our community.
We extend our deepest thanks to our sponsors and partners for their continued belief in our mission, and to the dedicated State Street volunteers who helped make the night run smoothly. We are incredibly proud of our staff, students, and alumni, whose creativity and hard work are the reason LOOP DREAMS exists.
LOOP DREAMS 2025 was more than a fundraiser—it was a celebration of possibility, partnership, and the future of Boston’s creative workforce. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this night such a powerful success.
Message from Gov. Maura Healey
Hosts for the Night
The program was once again expertly guided by our returning hosts, Kwani Lunis, award-winning journalist and NBC10 Boston host, and Lee Hill, award-winning managing editor for GBH News. Their thoughtful storytelling and dynamic presence helped carry the night seamlessly from celebration to reflection.
The Dream Award
We were honored to recognize this year’s Dream Award recipients, Sal DiDomenico and Lisa Simmons, whose leadership and long-standing commitment to equity, education, and community have deeply aligned with The Loop Lab’s mission.
Their work continues to open doors for young people across Massachusetts, and we were proud to celebrate their impact alongside our community.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Dream Award!
The Lifetime Achievement Award
The night also featured the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Enoch Woodhouse II, honoring his enduring legacy, leadership, and contributions that have shaped creative and civic spaces for decades. His recognition was a powerful reminder of what it means to build lasting change.
Performances
Our guests were treated to captivating live performances by Letta Neely and Leo Vazquez, whose artistry brought emotion, reflection, and joy to the evening, grounding the night in the creative expression at the heart of The Loop Lab’s work.
