The Ride for Mental Health invites cyclists of all levels to come together June 22 & 23 in the Hudson Valley to enjoy New York’s natural beauty for a cause. Funds will support McLean Hospital, helping them accelerate progress being made to assist those living with mental illness. 100% of proceeds raised by riders goes…
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Listing: Fashion & Philanthropy with Sam Edelman & UN Women For Peace Association
Join Sam Edelman & United Nations Women For Peace Association (UNWFPA) for a night of fashion and philanthropy during New York Fashion Week! On Friday February 9th at Sam Edelman’s Spring Street store, stop by for a denim embroidery bar, beauty services, music, champagne and shopping! Best part? For every purchase, 10% of proceeds will…
PHOTOS: Casita Maria Fiesta 2017 with Carolina Herrera, Sissi Fleitas, Mary McFadden at The Plaza
Designer Carolina Herrera and her husband Reinaldo were co-chairs for Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education’s Fiesta 2017 on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 at New York’s Plaza Hotel. Each year Jackie Weld Drake hosts Fiesta and awards the Casita Maria Gold Medal of Honor to outstanding individuals in recognition of their contribution to the…
Photos: Anna Wintour, Vera Wang, NY Rangers Henrik Lundqvist Give Back at USTA Foundation Gala
The USTA Foundation gala, held during the US Open, drew celebrity guests and raised more than $1.2 million to support tennis and education. Their is to bring tennis and education together to change lives. Using this powerful combination, they help serve up dreams for under-resourced youth. To bid on any of their unique experiences including 2 Tickets…
Photos: Jump & Wave, Caribbean Themed Benefit Supporting Harlem School Of The Arts
An important cross-section of New Yorkers came out for a fun evening of music, dance, great food and island drinks, on a balmy, breezy evening in Harlem, New York. It was all for a great cause. A fundraiser appropriately titled, Jump & Wave celebrating Caribbean heritage was held to support the Harlem School of the…
Photos: Oliver Scholars 4th Annual Gala
Oliver Scholars, a nonprofit preparing high-achieving African-American and Latino students for success at the nation’s best independent schools and colleges, celebrated their 4th annual Gala Wednesday evening. The gala was a huge success raising more than $450,000. The event was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the IAC Building located at 533 West 18th…
Photos: Save Animals, Look At Art, & Drink! With Leesa Rowland & Animal Ashram
Animal Ashram’s founder Leesa Rowland hosted over 100 guests in an event honoring Last Chance for Animal’s Founder Chris DeRose in an support of Last Chance For Animals and Animal Ashram. The event that was in support of Last Chance For Animals and Animal Ashram was chair Robin Cofer, Liz Derringer, Arden Wohl. Guests were greeted by shirtless male models whose faces were painted as animals serving vegan hors…
Shop For A Cause With Mercado Global
Mercado Global’s Board Member Yaz Hernandez, former fashion industry executive and philanthropist, hosted a cocktail party for guests at her home to meet the organization’s Executive Director, Ruth DeGolia. Mercado Global takes a unique approach to fighting poverty in rural Guatemala. By connecting women to design support and sales opportunities with international retailers, they are…
Local NYC Artists Giving Back With ‘Portraits For Good’
A few years ago local artist, Alix Greenberg, realized that, while artists have long stood for important causes, they’ve lacked a way to directly impact the causes that mattered to them most. She created Portraits for Good; a unique project that donates proceeds from every purchase to a non-profit of the purchaser’s choice. Since launching the site, they have…
UN Women For Peace Association Announce NYC March and Luncheon To End Violence
Mika Brzezinski, Deborra-Lee Furness, Ronald Lauder along with the UN Women for Peace Association (UNWFPA) Luncheon Chair Sana H. Sabbagh and 200 guests attended a private reception at the Neue Galerie in support of the non-profit’s upcoming annual Awards Luncheon and 5th Annual March. Honorees Deborra-Lee Furness, Loreen Arbus, and Dayle Haddon all received a standing ovation from the…
AnnaLynne McCord, Somaly Mam, Magda Love, Chloe Flower Join Forces For A Good Cause
October 17th artist Magda Love teamed up with the nonprofit organization together1heart (t1h) founders Somaly Mam and AnnaLynne McCord, for an evening of fundraising, art and empowerment. The event dubbed “Love Is A Human Right” was held in the Seaport District in an effort to raise awareness and funds for together1heart. The event featured a conversation from the organization’s…
My Beauty Mark Cancer Awareness Event
You are cordially invited to our first annual My Beauty Mark Cancer awareness event. This event will focus on cancer in the Hispanic community and the issues surrounding it. There will be different speakers discussing and educating on the topic of preventive care. In addition, several survivors will tell their story of conquest and how…
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