Tag: Charity
Charity boss spent $10M meant to feed poor kids on mansions, bf’s yellow Mercedes
$11M food fraud trial starts after Connie Bobo St. Louis nonprofit chief for New Heights Community Resource Center refuses to plead guilty amid allegations of misappropriation of funds spent on mansions, commercial real estate along with luxury vehicle for...
‘Can we have our money back please?’ Massachusetts couple accidentally donate Campbell’s Tomato Soup can with $2500 hidden...
Middleton, Mass. couple accidentally donate $2500 Campbell’s Tomato Soup can. A daughter appeals on behalf of her retired parents.
A Middleton, Massachusetts couple are singing the blues after having accidentally donated a fake Campbell’s Tomato soup can they’d use to hide...
Fashion for Action at the Housing Works. The Aplomb!
Last night we had the good fortune to attend the Fashion for Action Housing Works benefit - a four-day charitable fashion event, silent auction and sample sale that seeked to raise funds for Housing Works’ lifesaving services for homeless...
Once upon a time in Manhattan courtesy of Ronald Mcdonald House.
The “Once Upon a Time in Manhattan” benefit at Marquee celebrated the ongoing achievements of the Ronald McDonald House, a not for profit center that provides housing and social programs for children with cancer who are outpatients in one...
Stoked at the Stoked Awards 2009.
This year's Stoked Awards were held at the Red Bull space in New York on November 12th and offered up a good array of sports and televison personalities which were not only impeccably behaved but were for once, also...
Russell Simmons, Batman, and the Life Project for Africa.
The taxi inched towards fifth avenue as the streets became suddenly illuminated by the camera flashes of passersby. As I stepped out onto the sidewalk, I craned my head over the massive horde of people and saw the Batmobile...
Forté Charity Fashion Show.
Story by Huntress. Photography by Gordon Ho.
Girl power emanated from the Forte charity fashion show benefiting Gilda's Club NYC Wednesday night. Project Runway finalist Kenley Collins presented her never-before-seen Spring/Summer 2010 collection, along with other designers---Sheila Frank, Elizabeth Rynish,...
Duck With No Grey Goose– The 5th Annual Great Gathering of Chefs.
Photos by Ricardo Garcia
Duck hot dogs, are they crazy? Obviously not and what an idea! Especially if they are garnished with foie gras (goose, ironically) and balsamic vinegar! These were by far the tastiest plates provided...
CHAIRSCHOLARS FOUNDATION 4TH ANNUAL.
"Who here is a Jew?" A battery of applause sweeps the room in response to Susie Essman's point-blank question. "And they say we're cheap. We're the only ones giving money!"
Susie was the main attraction for the Chairscholars Foundation 4th...
Annika Connor; Self-proclaimed Girly-Girl, cum Genius.
The first thought that crosses my mind is: This cannot be her. She stands in the reception area of Downtown Manhattan’s dimly lit, designer-decadent BOND ST restaurant, flawless blonde hair flipped to a Charlie’s Angels-esque wave, electric pink blouse,...
Sachika at ‘Jack and Jill.’
Last night the SACHIKA twins, To-Nya and To-Tam To-Nu, hosted a charity fashion event at ‘One’ in support of ‘Jack and Jill of America.’ The theme of the night was duality, and there was definitely a lot of yin...
‘Neunique,’- for the Warrior Woman.
Amidst the chirping of diners enjoying an early laidback dinner, the back of Savore restaurant was buzzing anew with the excited chatter for the jewelry launch of Neunique. Gone were the tables and chairs that might have once decorated...
Polo: The Sport of Socializing
I must admit that before this weekend, the extent of my knowledge about the sport of polo revolved around what I’d discerned from the Ralph Lauren logo—I knew there were horses and mallets involved, but that was it. ...
EAST HAMPTON…. TENNIS PROS SCORE SOME ‘LOVE’
“ If you want to make a difference, make a change” (Michael Jackson)
Over the weekend, Hamptonites traded in Friday night’s party dress for dark shades and preppy white attire in support of 'The Ross School's' 1st Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament. ...
Special Olympics Gala less “special” than desired.
The I-bankers, lawyers, and young political types were out for the Special Olympics Junior Committee Gala at Greenhouse. With $75 to $100 tickets paired with an expansive silent auction, this event surely raised a lot of money for a...
