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HOMELESSNESS ISN?T
FUNNY BUT THEY SURE ARE
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MARIO CANTONE,
CHARLES GRODIN, JUDY GOLD AND
MARION GRODIN TAKE THE STAGE FOR A NIGHT OF COMEDY TO
BENEFIT HELP USA
As a wise-man once
said, 'Laughter is the best medicine,' and on Tuesday,
October 6th, comedic legends Mario Cantone,
Charles Grodin, Judy Gold and Marion Grodin will join forces
for a night of standup comedy and ask you to lend your money
and support to HELP
USA a
leading nonprofit working to house the homeless.
The event, set to
take place in the Gotham Comedy Club, is sure to entertain
with these great comedic talents on stage and will go to
benefit an organization leading the charge against one of
the greatest socio-economic issues our country faces today
homelessness.
Founded by NYS
governor Andrew Cuomo and currently chaired by his sister
Maria Cuomo Cole, HELP
USA is
one of the nation's largest providers of housing and
supportive services for the homeless, veterans, and victims
of domestic violence. For almost three decades, HELP USA has
been using its unique holistic approach to helping the
homeless regain not just a roof but their place in society
through comprehensive supportive services, such as job
training programs, addiction counseling groups, day care and
educational support services, and domestic abuse counseling
groups.
"My father and I are so thrilled to be back
doing a second stand-up show for HELP USA. It is a wonderful
organization that doesn't just give a hand-out but a hand-up
to the neediest among us," said Marion Grodin. She went on
to say, "We are supremely happy that Mario Cantone and Judy
Gold have joined us this time, they are consummate
performers and sincerely committed to the HELP USA cause."
This event is part
of a comedy series which follows the wildly successful
benefit held in June. The recap from the last event can be
found here.
WHAT:
Mario Cantone,
Charles Grodin, Marion Grodin, Judy Gold and more will be
featured in a once-in-a-life-time stand-up comedy show at
the 'Homelessness Isn't Funny, But We Are?' event to benefit HELP
USA, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness.
VISUALS:
All-star comedy
line-up: Mario Cantone, Charles Grodin, Marion Grodin, and
Judy Gold
WHERE:
Gotham Comedy Club
208 West 23rd
Street
New York, NY 10011
About HELP USA
HELP USA is one of
the nation's largest providers of housing and supportive
services for the homeless. Through comprehensive programs
and quality housing construction, HELP USA residents live
with dignity in a safe environment. Since its founding 29
years ago, the non-profit organization serves homeless
populations including single adults, families, veterans, and
victims of domestic violence. More than 350,000 people have
been served through its residences and programs.
HELP USA has
developed $180 million of permanent and supportive housing,
providing close to 6,000 units of permanent and transitional
housing and invests over $8 million in veteran services
across the nation. Every year, HELP USA serves more than
20,000 people, which includes providing over 1,800 young
people with mentoring, sports, and after school activities.
Additional
supportive services offered by HELP USA include: employment
training; veterans services; medical services; HIV/AIDS
services; early childhood education; mental health services,
and domestic violence counseling.
For more
information, please visit
www.helpusa.org
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