Maestro Cares Gala Honors Becky G, Draco Rosa
The 13th annual Changing Lives, Building Dreams Gala raised funds for the Maestro Cares Foundation's projects for children and communities.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Latin
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The Maestro Cares Foundation held its 13th Annual Changing Lives, Building Dreams Gala on November 4, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Becky G, Draco Rosa, and Jaime Gilinski were honored at the event.
Why it matters
The gala supports the Foundation's work improving the quality of life for children and communities it serves, with funds raised at the event directed to those projects. The event is also a visible fundraising moment for a Latin-focused philanthropic organization based in New York.
The Foundation has funded 46 projects in 17 countries and territories and supported more than 250 scholars since it was founded in 2012. The total amount raised at this year's gala has not been reported.
The players
Maestro Cares Foundation
A nonprofit founded in 2012 by Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas that funds projects and scholarships for children and communities, largely in Latin America.
Marc Anthony
A Grammy-winning Puerto Rican-American salsa and pop singer who co-founded the Maestro Cares Foundation and performed at the gala.
Becky G
A American singer and actress of Mexican descent known for her pop and Latin music, who received the Voice of Change Award.
Draco Rosa
A Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and former member of Menudo, who was presented with the Courage to Care Award.
Jaime Gilinski
A Colombian businessman whose work includes rebuilding hospitals and schools in Cali, Colombia, and who received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award.
The details
Honorees included Becky G, who received the Voice of Change Award; Draco Rosa, who received the Courage to Care Award; and Jaime Gilinski, who received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The evening was hosted by Lilia Luciano and Luis Guzmán, featured a live performance by Marc Anthony, and included silent and live auctions.
Timeline
2012: Maestro Cares Foundation founded by Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas.
November 4, 2026: 13th Annual Changing Lives, Building Dreams Gala held in New York City.
Season Trajectory
The 13th annual gala continues a recurring fundraising series that Maestro Cares has run since its founding in 2012, reinforcing its role as a fixture of Latin entertainment philanthropy. The event brings Latin music and business figures together around a single cause, extending a model the Foundation has used across more than a decade.
The gala was a closed event held at Cipriani Wall Street, so attendance was limited to invited guests and ticket holders. Readers interested in supporting the Foundation can contribute through its official website, www.maestrocares.org.
The takeaway
Philanthropy tied to entertainment can channel celebrity visibility into sustained funding for children's education and community projects. Readers who want to support similar causes can look for registered nonprofits with published project records and audited impact figures.
Further reading
Explore more Latin music news coverage for context on the artists honored at this gala.
More information
Visit the Maestro Cares Foundation official website for details on its projects and scholarships.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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