About this Event
🎄 Join us for the Collective Holiday Celebration!
The Social Work Ladies Collective, Inc. invites you to a festive end-of-year gathering at Pier 57 in Chelsea, NYC on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Admission is free, and the event is open to everyone 18+, including social workers, social work students, and human services, mental health, and public health professionals of all genders.
This is your chance to pause, celebrate the year’s milestones, and enjoy an evening of joy, connection, and community with the people who make our field so special. ✨
🎁 What to expect
📸 Complimentary professional headshots: Get a polished, professional photo at no cost. Wear something you feel confident in.
💌 Secret Santa Wish Exchange: Write an anonymous note of kindness or encouragement for 2027 and drop it in the Wish Bowl. Then draw a note written by someone else and make a keepsake bracelet, ring, or keychain inspired by it.
🏷️ “Word for the Year” tags: Choose a word like Rest, Courage, or Growth and wear it as a conversation starter.
🥂 Holiday appetizers, treats & a hot cocoa bar: Refuel and relax while you mingle.
🎨 Arts & crafts, games & a photo booth: Take part in hands-on activities and capture the memories.
🤝 Community connection: Reconnect with colleagues, meet new members of the Collective, and build relationships that last beyond the evening.
🗓️ Event schedule (subject to change)
- 5:30 PM: Check-in and welcome
- 5:40 PM: Secret Santa Wish Exchange
- 6:00 PM: Holiday snacks and hot cocoa
- 6:20 PM: Keepsake crafting, headshots, games, and photo booth
- 7:00 PM: Group photo and closing
💛 Why we’re gathering
Social work and human service professionals give so much of themselves all year long. This celebration is our way of honoring your achievements, resilience, and contributions. We want you to leave the evening feeling refreshed, supported, and connected to a community that has your back as we head into 2027.
Come celebrate with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-In & Welcome
Info: Arrive, check in at the welcome table, and meet our board members and interns.Secret Santa Wish Exchange: Write & Draw
Write an anonymous note of kindness, motivation, or encouragement for 2027 and drop it in the Wish Bowl. Then draw a note written by someone else.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Holiday Snacks, Keepsake Crafting, Headshots & Community Time
Info: Enjoy holiday appetizers and treats while you mingle and swap stories from the year.Create a bracelet, ring, or keychain inspired by the wish you drew. Stop by the headshot corner for a complimentary professional photo, play games, visit the photo booth, and connect with colleagues.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Event Survey , Fund Spotlight, Group Photo & Closing
Info: Share quick feedback and learn how donations support the Social Work Empowerment Fund 2027.Gather for a group photo and say goodbye as we close out the year together.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chelsea, Pier 57, New York, United States
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