Charity
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The 7th Annual Carol Galvin Foundation NYFW Gala features “Models of Philanthropy” and Designers Avadora Mimouni, Sara Minervini & Qaysean.
"Models of Philanthropy" Back Row, L to R: Pamela Morgan, Carissa Lawson, Lorraine Silvetz, Sara Johnson Kaplan, PR/CEO, Ivonne Camacho, Reality Show Actress, Dolores Can…
"The Impossible Dream" Made Possible by Career Bridges
From www.vocedimeche.reviews, edited by Lorraine Silvetz. New York, N.Y. The designation "gala" is used rather loosely these days but the dazzling evening we experienced…
As World Continues to Divide, Young Global Leadership Critical
By Amy Tarar, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Young Global Leader Overcomes Tragedy to focus on Education in Memory of Parent’s Legacy. Now: a Foundation and Medica…
Gay Indian Prince Recognized for Charity in NYC's Webster Hall in 2010
New York, N.Y. Following the earthquake that ravaged Haiti in 2010, where Orphans International Worldwide ( OIW ) had already been on the ground for ten years, we present…
Global Leaders Lions Club Launches Website with NYOT Support
New York, N.Y. The New York Global Leaders Lions Club, founded in 2015, has launched its first website . This Lions Club ( Facebook ), supporting Orphans, Education & the…
Nguyen to Coordinate J. Luce Foundation, Orphans International Stakeholders
New York, N.Y. As Orphans International Worldwide approaches its 20th anniversary, and the J. Luce Foundation it’s 10th anniversary, under the leadership of Jim Luce , th…
On the Emergence of New, Young, Global and Ethnic Leadership
By Ramin Herath, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Through my personal experience, young leadership is extremely crucial in fighting the many issues we still face as…
Orphans International Announces New Director for 20th Year
New York, N.Y. The Board of Directors of Orphans International Worldwide ( OIW ) announces with great pleasure the hiring of Luisa Duarte-Silva, Ph.D. as Executive Direct…
Nan O’Brien & David Webb’s Honeymoon Walk For Charity – A Million Steps With Love
N ew York, N.Y. Growth, a desire shared by all humans being the goal-oriented creatures we are, can be a struggle; it all depends on your outlook on life. Having made her…
Come Join Us - Masquerade Ball Benefit for Orphans
Brewster, N.Y. How we identify ourselves from a cultural standpoint is of utmost importance. It is though this identification that we learn to foster a newfound sense of…
Five Ways Your Spare Change Can Make A Big Impact
San Diego, CA. Nearly every time we make a purchase, it results in spare change. Some of us let it jingle around in our pockets, while others drop it into the charity buc…
Foundation to Award Networking Star at Social Event
New York, N.Y. A New York City business and philanthropic leader will receive the J. Luce Foundation ’s Global Adviser Award on May 19 at a networking event for establish…
Historic Dental Organization Promotes Helping Disadvantaged Youth in NYC
New York, N.Y. Last week, the New York City chapter of Alpha Omega ( AO ) International Dental Fraternity celebrated a global tradition with an evening reminiscent of com…
How to Help Those in Need: Tips, Reasons for Support
New York, N.Y. The poor are always with us – and in great numbers. In the United States, about 46.5 million people live in poverty, according to the Brookings Institution…
Mark Your Calendar: What's Up In New York City - and Our World
New York, N.Y. The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness ( website / Facebook ), in cooperation with the J. Luce Foundation ( website / Facebook ), Orphans Internatio…
Angelique Kidjo, Peter Buffett Release Song to Support African Girls
New York, N.Y. I have been trying to interview Emmy Award-winning composer/philanthropist Peter Buffett for two years. I wrote about Grammy Award-winning UNICEF Goodwill…
Concert to Celebrate Diversity with World Heritage Cultural Center
"I kind of view everybody like a rainbow. Everybody on the planet has all the colors of the rainbow inside." - Actress Alexia Fast Danbury, CT. The World Heritage Cultura…
Greek Refugee Centers Overstretched as Arrivals Hit Half Million Mark
New York, N.Y. As the number of refugee and migrant arrivals in Greece hits half a million, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR ) has…
On International Day, Ban Calls on All to Act Charitably
New York, N.Y. On the International Day of Charity, marked annually on 5 September, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on people everywhere to volunt…
Southampton Hospital "Fantasia" Summer Gala Raises $1.3 Million
By Sara Herbert-Galloway. Southampton, N.Y. Southampton Hospital's 57th Annual summer gala, chaired by Trustee Jean Remmel FitzSimmons raised over $1.3 million for Southa…
Swap The Biz: Adding Philanthropy to Networking
New York, N.Y. If ever there were a more perfect match between philanthropy and business networking, I have not seen it. Swap The Biz is a high-end, red-carpet, business-…
Viewpoint: Did I Donate to a Bad Charity?
Greenwich, CT. Have you ever felt that nagging question: Did I donate to a bad charity???? The short answer is probably not. This question came up because a good friend s…
Charity Contributes to Dialogue, Solidarity & Understanding
New York, N.Y. Poverty persists in all countries of the world, regardless of their economic, social and cultural situation, particularly in developing countries. Yet, ch…
Prince Harry: From Polo in Connecticut to Orphans in Africa
Greenwich, CT. Not often do I have the chance to meet with royals who care deeply about orphans. Unable to get out of meetings in Manhattan, I did the next best thing: I…
Virginia’s House of Hope Presents Carnegie Hall Benefit for NYC Kids
New York, N.Y. This year’s Virginia House of Hope Charity Concert will mark its sixth year of production. The concert will take place on December 4, 2013 at the Weill Rec…
Philanthropy: The Pleasure it Provides
New York, N.Y. It is very difficult to succeed in our world today. Standards are significantly higher, and for one to be self-satisfied, a copious amount of strenuous wor…
Saul E. Ashkenazi: Man of Wisdom, Generosity & Accomplishment
If a person puts their mind to something there’s nothing they can’t achieve. – Saul E. Ashkenazi Brooklyn, N.Y. My grandfather was my superhero, my protector, and my teac…
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