The Residency

A House Party with Heart

The Residency is an elevated house party held in a Toronto residence in support of the Women’s and Infants’ Patient and Family Support Fund at Sinai Health. Designed as an intimate evening of connection, celebration, and impact, expect a night where generosity meets great taste.

With acclaimed Chef Zachary Kolomeir (Taverne Bernhardts, Dreyfus, N.L. Ginzburg) at the helm and thoughtfully curated surprises woven throughout the evening, The Residency will be a warm, stylish, and unforgettable experience, where every detail is designed to delight and every ticket directly supports families during their most vulnerable moments.

THE CAUSE

In today’s economic climate, unanticipated expenses can cause real distress. When those expenses arise in conjunction with a high-risk pregnancy or NICU admission, patients and families are often faced with limited options - and no time left to plan. The NICU’s Veteran Parent Support Partner estimates that as many as 75% of families experience some degree of economic hardship during their baby’s stay.

All proceeds from The Residency will go towards the Women’s and Infants’ Patient and Family Support Fund, which provides much needed financial assistance to families including covering overnight stays, parking and other critical items. By enabling our Social Workers and NICU parent resource team to help ease some of these financial burdens, your support will allow patients and families to focus on the things that matter most.

THE MATCH

Inspired by both personal journeys and being witness to the extraordinary care delivered every day at the Frances Bloomberg Centre for Women’s and Infant’s Health at Mount Sinai Hospital, Co-Chairs Rebecca Risen and Zack Belzberg, together with their respective families, have established a $200,000 matching fund to launch this year’s inaugural event.

Event Details

When

May 23, 2026
7:30 p.m. til late

Where

At an exclusive private residence in Forest Hill. The address will be released prior to the event.

Tickets

A very limited number of tickets are available.

In its inaugural year, tickets and donations up to $200,000 will be matched.

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Co-Founder Rebecca Risen has delivered three babies at Mount Sinai Hospital, each time experiencing unexpected complications. Thanks to the Sinai Health teams, technology and treatments, both Mom and babies ended up with optimal outcomes. The Residency was born out of an effort to express the Risens’ gratitude and to ensure Sinai Health continues providing world-class care to all its moms and babies.

ABOUT THE CAUSE

Funds raised through The Residency will support the Women’s and Infants’ Patient and Family Support Fund. Did you know:

Mount Sinai Hospital delivers over 7,000 babies per year
More than ⅔ of pregnancies cared for at Mount Sinai Hospital are deemed high-risk
Sinai Health’s NICU sees over 1,100 patients per year, with an average stay of 14 nights
As many as 75% of NICU families experience some degree of economic hardship during their baby’s stay