Noteworthy New Yorkers: Project Paz

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Mother Theresa said, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”  Keeping that in mind, Project Paz is a New York based non-profit created by a group of professionals to promote peace in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.  Their mission is to reach out to their peers in New [...]

Keeping Pocket Parks In NYC With The New York Restoration Project

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On October 31, 2012, Bette Midler hosted her very own “Hulaween” spooktacular!  This fundraising event was held at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY and began at 6:30 p.m.   Bette’s fundraising “Hulaween” event was held to support her very own non-profit which was founded in 1995, The New York Restoration [...]

Travel The World Without Leaving NYC At The 2nd Annual Travel + Leisure Global Bazaar

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Have you been dreaming of taking a trip around the world, but can’t quite afford it yet?     On September 28th to September 30th, 2012, you can experience that trip through Travel + Leisure’s 2nd Annual Global Bazaar without even having to tackle the airport lines at JFK! This fun and exciting travel event will be [...]

Recap: Summer In The City Fundraiser

Attendees enjoying the fundraiser (Photo Credit: http://www.afipo.org)

On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra held its Summer in the City fundraiser.  The fundraiser was held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and took place at the Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th Street, New York, NY.     The history of The Israel Philharmonic began back in 1936 [...]

Recap: The International Rescue Committee Hosts GenR Party

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On July 23, 2012, The International Rescue Committee had its second annual GenR (Generation Rescue) Party.  This GenR Party was hosted by a diverse group of young professionals who have joined forces to advance the humanitarian work of The International Rescue Committee.  The fundraiser took place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and was hosted [...]

Noteworthy New Yorkers: Evidence Dance Company

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Steven Thompson said, “Dance is an art, paint your dream and follow it.” Evidence, a Dance Company founded by internationally acclaimed choreographer Ronald K. Brown, is holding its 9th annual, “On Our Toes” Hampton’s Fundraiser on August 18, 2012.  This fundraiser is from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at The Hayground [...]

Putt, Play, And Party For A Cause!

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With Manhattan’s weather being so very challenging, why not spend a cool, fun evening helping to raise money for an important cause!     The News Corporation is presenting its 28th Annual Summertime Party to help raise funds for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  The event will be taking place on Thursday, July 26th, 2012 at [...]

Noteworthy New Yorkers: The International Rescue Committee

Guests at the 2011 GenR Party (Photo Credit: http://www.rescue.org)

On July 24th, 2012, The International Rescue Committee  will be having its second annual GenR (Generation Rescue) Party.  This GenR Party is being hosted by a dynamic, diverse group of young professionals (under 45) who have joined forces to advance the humanitarian work of The International Rescue Committee.     This fundraiser will take place [...]

Noteworthy New Yorkers: Global Witness

Global Witness exploring blood diamonds (Photo Credit: http://100r.org)

On Saturday, July 7th, 2012 The Alexander Soros Foundation, founded by Alexander Soros, is having its first fundraising event to support the work of Global Witness.  Global Witness is a non-profit which tackles the root cause of global injustice and instability by looking at the key role of natural resources and how it creates both [...]

Noteworthy New Yorkers: Alive New York

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It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”     On June 29th and June 30th, 2012, Alive New York will be presenting the largest Celebrity Health Event and Awards Show on the planet which will help you to transform your health as well as rock your world.  This two [...]

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