New York, NY, June 12 –
The Association for Community
Employment for the Homeless (A.C.E.)
honored leaders in the world of
philanthropy, business, media
and fine art at their dinner
gala last night, Wednesday, June
3rd, at Guastavino’s Restaurant,
in New York City. This year’s
gala Chairs were Sara
Herbert-Galloway and
Berry Klarberg.
The theme of the event was
“Coming Together to Celebrate
Hands at Work,” in recognition
of the extraordinary work of
A.C.E. program participants who
help keep lower Manhattan one
the cleanest areas in the City
as well as the staff and
volunteers who make up the
organization.
Those honored included Jason
Binn, CEO, Niche Media; Earl
Jones, media pioneer and
philanthropist; Jeffrey D.
Roseman, Executive Vice
President, Newmark Knight Frank
Retail; Marianna Olszewski
Rounick, CEO, Madison Financial
Management; and architect
Richard Kaplan and artist Edwina
Sandys. Apple SoHo also received
the 2009 A.C.E. Community
Service Award.
The evening’s emcee was TV
host/best-selling author, Rita
Cosby. Kicking-off the dinner
portion of the evening, Academy
Award-nominated IMPACT Repertory
Theater performed two songs,
while critically acclaimed music
producer, Beco Dranoff, acted as
DJ, filling the night with
classic and contemporary bossa
nova and
world music.
Says A.C.E. founder, Henry Buhl:
“Last night was a roaring
success! As our Foundation
continues to aid the homeless of
New York City, the importance of
our annual gala is clearer now
maybe than ever before. We are
honored and touched by our
patrons who continue, even in
the present climate, to support
us. This year’s outstanding
group of honorees added greatly
to the success of
the evening.”
The Association of Community
Employment for the Homeless is a
non-profit organization designed
to help empower New York City's
homeless men and women to
re-enter the workforce and
achieve long-term economic
self-sufficiency. Beginning with
an intensive four to six month
vocational rehabilitation –
incorporating work experience,
job-readiness workshops and
one-on-one counseling – the
Association later assists
graduates with opening bank
accounts, securing full-time
employment, and finding
permanent housing. A.C.E.'s
unique strategy has been wildly
successful.
The SoHo, TriBeCa and NoHo/Bowery
Partnerships, district
initiatives of A.C.E., their
namesake districts and the
people who live and work there.
Through its memberships and
donations, participants of the
Partnerships’ programs clean the
streets of SoHo, TriBeCa and
NoHo/Bowery on a daily basis as
part of its vocational training.
The program thus serves program
clients as well as the
neighborhoods, keeping these
historic areas beautiful, and
fostering a sense of community.