|
(New York, NY) April 15, 2015- The New York Center for
Children (NYCC) hosted its 20th Anniversary
Spring Cocktail Reception on Wednesday,
April 15, 2015 at Bar
at Clement at the Peninsula Hotel in
New York City. The event raised money in support of the
organization’s mission to support victims of child abuse and
their families with anything they might need.
Over 130 supporters gathered at the Bar Clement for
cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres and participated in a silent
auction to benefit the charity, which took place through the
duration of the event. Auction highlights included a three
night stay in a superior suite at The Peninsula Hotel in
Paris, a private dinner for eight at Clement, Personal
styling and shopping with Kirna Zabete Founder Sarah Easley,
a selection of clothing from designer Harrison Morgan, a
weekend vacation package for the Westcott B&B in Hudson, New
York and a selection of paintings created by NYCC clients.
Guests included: Kathleen
Turner (Actress), Nick
Loeb (Owner,
Crunchy Condiments), Kevin
Ryan (Chairman,
New York Center for Children), Dr.
Kathie Grimm (Medical
Director, New York Center for Children), Michele
Herbert (Board
Member, New York Center for Children), Lyn
Paulsin (Former
Board Member), Christine
Rales (Board
Member, New York Center for Children), Heidi
Mitchell (Board
Member, New York Center for Children), Sophie
Ann Terrisse (Board
Member, New York Center for Children),
Lauren Vernon (Board
Member, New York Center for Children), Dr.
Beth Worley (Board
Member, New York Center for Children), Dr.
Annie Sparrow (Board
Member, New York Center for Children), Leane
Romeo (Former
Board Member, New York Center for Children), Christine
Crowther (Administrative
Director, New York Center for Children), Jessica
Lapin (Former
New York Councilmember), Jean
Shafiroff (Philanthropist), Vanessa
Von Bismarck (BPCM
PR), Nicole
Dicocco (Social
Fixture)
Kevin Ryan, Chairman of the New York Center for Children,
addressed the crowd of supporters thanking them for their
attendance. He mentioned that it’s the contributions from
loyal donors that help the NYCC execute its mission and
provide child abuse victims and their families, regardless
of financial standing, with the support they need. The Board
of Directors include: Georgette
Mosbacher (Founder), Kate Spade (Chair Emeritus), Kevin
Ryan (Chair), Michele Herbert, Christine Rales, Heidi
Mitchell, Sophie Ann Terrisse, Lauren Vernon, Martin
Richards (In Memorium).
About the New York Center For Children
Founded in 1995 by
the 55-year-old national child abuse-prevention
organization, Childhelp, with the aid of the late Broadway
producer Marty Richards and philanthropist Georgette
Mossbacher, the
New York Center for Children (NYCC) is a child-friendly
Center, providing free, comprehensive evaluation and therapy
services to victims of child abuse and their families. NYCC
also offers professional training on the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of child abuse. All of the programs
and services provided by NYCC are completely free of charge.
NYCC is a not-for-profit organization that relies on
donations to cover the costs of operations. NYCC serves all
families, including those without insurance. When children
come to the Center, they are greeted by specially trained
staff, colorful murals on the walls and a playroom filled
with toys. In addition to evaluation and treatment, the
children at NYCC also benefit from tutoring, mentoring and
extracurricular events. NYCC serves children from all five
boroughs of New York City. The
child-friendly space is located at 333 East 70th Street, on
Manhattan's Upper East Side — an easily-accessible and safe
neighborhood for our children to be nurtured back to health.
For more information on NYCC, visit
www.newyorkcenterforchildren.org
|