[NEW YORK, NY – November 18,
2010] Hearts of Gold (http://www.heartsofgold.org),
a not-for-profit organization with the
mission to improve the lives of New York
City’s homeless mothers and their children,
today announced the results of its 14th
Annual Fall Fundraising Gala, “Hooray for
Hollywood.” The event, which was held on
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Metropolitan
Pavilion, featured Mistress of Ceremonies
Tamara Tunie of Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit, who is an accomplished producer and
director as well as a member of Hearts of
Gold’s esteemed Advisory Board.
The event grossed
approximately $240,000, and the net proceeds
will be used in support of the 900 mothers
and children in residence annually in three
shelters “adopted” by Hearts of Gold:
Nazareth Housing, Nazareth House Harlem, and
Semiperm HDFC. Since its inception in 1996,
Hearts of Gold has helped more than 10,000
homeless New York City mothers and children
exit the city’s shelters and thrive on their
own.
The gold-carpet evening drew
a crowd of Hearts of Gold supporters,
including many celebrities from stage,
screen and runway:
Emme, supermodel and
television personality
Cindy Barshop, “Real
Housewives of New York City”
Kelly Killoren Bensimon,
“Real Housewives of New York City”
Countess LuAnn de Lesseps,
“Real Housewives of New York City”
DJ Chuck Chillout
DJ Johnny Dynell
Gregory Generet, jazz
vocalist
Marcia Gay Harden,
Oscar-winning actress
B Michael, fashion designer
Sonja Morgan, “Real
Housewives of New York City”
Kevin Navayne, actor
Robin Renzi, designer and
CEO, Me&Ro Jewelry
Richie Rich, fashion designer
Rhonda Ross, actress and
singer
Lauren Scala, television
personality
Ramona Singer, “Real
Housewives of New York City”
Ten Travis, actor and
producer
Tamara Tunie, Tony®-winning
actress, producer and director
Claire Unabia, “America’s
Next Top Model”
Jill Zarin, “Real Housewives
of New York City”
Attendees enjoyed a fashion show
featuring the fall collections of Beth Bowley
and Transit, selected pieces from Kyle Westphal,
and the U.S. runway debut of the
re-branded Teenflo line, now named Judith &
Charles. Following the fashion show, Hearts of
Gold Founder & Executive Director Deborah
Koenigsberger led a spirited grand auction of
items including two business class tickets to
Europe courtesy of Lufthansa (valued at over
$10,000) and two prize packages from
restaurateur Danny Meyer featuring gift
certificates to Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke, and
more, along with wines chosen by Meyer himself.
The auction was followed by the raffle of a 10K
Gold Amor Heart Pendant with Diamond by Me&Ro,
personally selected for Hearts of Gold by
designer and CEO
Robin Renzi.
Four awards were presented during
the event. Naeemha R. received the
“Hearts of Gold Mom of the Year
Award,” the highest honor for a
Hearts of Gold alumna. Michael Barrett received
the 2010 “Hearts of Gold
Angel Award” for his tireless
efforts supporting the organization. CPA Bill
Solli received the “Deborah Koenigsberger
Humanitarian of the Year Award” for his
commitment to the organization's mission. DJ
Johnny Dynell received the “Hearts of Gold Hero
Award,” for furthering the cause of the
charity. The evening ended in celebration with
a celebrity-DJ’ed after-party, “The Sequel.”
Said Hearts of Gold’s
Koenigsberger, “We are thrilled with the
participation of our Hearts of Gold supporters,
and we are especially grateful for the boundless
talents of our Mistress of Ceremonies, Tamara
Tunie. Through their efforts, Hearts of Gold
can continue to support homeless mothers and
children in New York City, which has the
country’s second-largest homeless population.
We encourage your ongoing support as we work to
help more homeless families improve their lives,
throughout the year.”
For more information about future
Hearts of Gold events, or to volunteer or make a
donation, visit
http://www.heartsofgold.org
or call (212) 206-1461.
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About Hearts of Gold:
Hearts of Gold (HoG) was founded
in 1996 by
Deborah Koenigsberger, a former model and a
fashion industry stylist who owns a successful
women’s clothing boutique, Noir et Blanc… Bis,
established in 1989 in Manhattan’s Chelsea
district. Her caring nature was touched by the
struggles of homeless women in her neighborhood,
so in 1996 she founded HoG, a not-for-profit
organization that exists to improve the lives of
New York City’s homeless mothers and their
children. HoG has raised more than $1.6 million
in support of city shelters including Nazareth
Housing, Nazareth House Harlem, and Semiperm
HDFC. Past shelters HoG has supported include
the Alexander Abraham Residence and Icahn House
East, LLC. In 2009, founder Koenigsberger was
named a Smart Cookie Awards honoree by Condé
Nast’s Cookie magazine and was honored as
“New Yorker of the Week” by NY1 News. The
organization has attracted the support of such
luminaries as Bobbi Brown, Kirsten Dunst, Edie
Falco, Emme, Marcia Gay Harden, Hoda Kotb, Tonya
Lewis Lee, Laura Linney, Soledad O’Brien, Malaak
Compton Rock, Susan Sarandon, Ivana Trump,
Tamara Tunie, Vanessa L. Williams, and Stevie
Wonder. HoG is a section 501(c)(3)
organization. For more information on how you
can help, visit
http://www.heartsofgold.org/.