On Wednesday, March 12th, New
York City Mission Society's will hosts its annual Champions
for Children Gala at The
Plaza's Grand Ballroom
(770 Fifth Avenue).
The New York
City Mission's Society has been improving the lives of
children, youth and families in the city's most
underserved communities since 1812. As one of NYC's most
effective social services organizations, it provides
education, workforce development, prevention and
community building for more than 7,000 youth in Harlem,
the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Each year the
NYCMS hosts it annual Champions for Children Gala to
honor it's greatest supporters of the year. This
year, they will recognize Jean
Shafiroff, esteemed philanthropist, humanitarian,
and tireless advocate for social services in New York
with the Dina Merrill Hartley Public Service Award.
Goldman Sachs Partner, Valentino
D. Carlotti, will be honored with the Champions
for Children Award for his leadership and generous
support of youth organizations. In addition, those who
founded the Sisulu-Walker
Charter School of Harlem, New York State’s first
charter school will receive the Community Service
Award.
The evening
begins at 6pm with a cocktail hour followed by dinner
and the award ceremony hosted by Evening Anchor for WABC
& 20/20 Correspondent Bill
Ritter. Tickets for the night are $1000. Black tie
optional.
RSVP: Angelica Garcia: 212 674 3500 x 235 |