MMore than 1,500 guests and honorees attended the Zero Tolerance Benefit to support the fight against domestic violence lead by Sanctuary for Families, New York’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and their families. As the economic downturn takes its toll on unemployment rates and stress levels, more and more families are turning to shelters for assistance and protection. The benefit raised more than $1.3 million, which will allow Sanctuary for Families to continue
offering their diverse services in the midst of the increase
in demand.

After Bethenny dropped by the Literary Associates launch party and handed off new book, "Naturally Thin" to Caroline Kennedy, she then headed to the Zero Tolerance Benefit at Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers, where she dropped bank at the Jeff Leatham-designed Giving Tree. She contributed to the cause by purchasing several items such as children’s sports equipment and school supplies. The inspirational Giving Tree as well as other floral decorations were designed by high-profile Event Designer Jeff Leatham on behalf of his new TLC show to air this fall.

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