Local award-winning chefs and mixologists have joined forces with Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® to host the capital’s preeminent culinary extravaganza and raise the crucial funds needed to help end childhood hunger in America. This year’s 25thanniversary event will showcase the No Kid Hungry® Campaign, Share Our Strength’s efforts to fight against hunger and poverty. More than 70 of the city’s finest chefs, restaurants, mixologists and wine bars will come together to create a culinary night to remember.
Tickets are available at 1-877-26-TASTE or TasteOfTheNa
One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation will go to Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in America thanks to generous support from national sponsors American Express, Sysco, Food Network, ONEHope Wines, Cavit Collection Wines and S. Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Local sponsors include Beyer Subaru.
An esteemed Chef Council comprised of Victor Albisu (Del Campo), Scott Drewno (The Source), Mike Isabella (Graffiato), Nick Stefanelli (Bibiana) and Bryan Voltaggio (Range) will lead the D.C. culinary community in raising funds to end childhood hunger in America. Sommelier Chair Nadine Brown of Charlie Palmer Steak and Mixologist Chair GinaChersevani of Buffalo and Bergen have also joined the benefit to help raise the critical funds necessary to connect children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives.
Taste of the Nation Washington DC promotes awareness of the critical issue of childhood hunger and Share Our Strength’s solutions to it. More than 16 million children in America struggle with hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $86 million for organizations in the United States, Canada and abroad, including more than $1.8 million in Washington, DC. Local beneficiaries are Capital Area Food Bank, DC Hunger Solutions and Mary’s Center. Additionally, funds raised through Taste of the Nation have helped support the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in the Nation’s Capital, the first of 11 state- and city-based partnerships to end childhood hunger across the country.
“Ending poverty is complex but feeding a child is not,” said Bill Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. “With all the participants in Taste of the Nation sharing their strengths, we are able to create more resources to help children in the nation’s capital and across our America get the nutritious food they need to live healthy, active lives.”
Local award-winning chefs and mixologists have joined forces with Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® to host the capital’s preeminent culinary extravaganza and raise the crucial funds needed to help end childhood hunger in America. This year’s 25thanniversary event will showcase the No Kid Hungry® Campaign, Share Our Strength’s efforts to fight against hunger and poverty. More than 70 of the city’s finest chefs, restaurants, mixologists and wine bars will come together to create a culinary night to remember.
Tickets are available at 1-877-26-TASTE or TasteOfTheNa
One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation will go to Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in America thanks to generous support from national sponsors American Express, Sysco, Food Network, ONEHope Wines, Cavit Collection Wines and S. Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Local sponsors include Beyer Subaru.
An esteemed Chef Council comprised of Victor Albisu (Del Campo), Scott Drewno (The Source), Mike Isabella (Graffiato), Nick Stefanelli (Bibiana) and Bryan Voltaggio (Range) will lead the D.C. culinary community in raising funds to end childhood hunger in America. Sommelier Chair Nadine Brown of Charlie Palmer Steak and Mixologist Chair GinaChersevani of Buffalo and Bergen have also joined the benefit to help raise the critical funds necessary to connect children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives.
Taste of the Nation Washington DC promotes awareness of the critical issue of childhood hunger and Share Our Strength’s solutions to it. More than 16 million children in America struggle with hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $86 million for organizations in the United States, Canada and abroad, including more than $1.8 million in Washington, DC. Local beneficiaries are Capital Area Food Bank, DC Hunger Solutions and Mary’s Center. Additionally, funds raised through Taste of the Nation have helped support the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in the Nation’s Capital, the first of 11 state- and city-based partnerships to end childhood hunger across the country.
“Ending poverty is complex but feeding a child is not,” said Bill Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. “With all the participants in Taste of the Nation sharing their strengths, we are able to create more resources to help children in the nation’s capital and across our America get the nutritious food they need to live healthy, active lives.”
On April 10, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its annual gala to honor the clients,volunteers and supporters of the organization.
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is the Gala Honorary Steering Committee Chairwoman and Fredrick and Kim Humphries (Fred – NSV Board of Directors & VP of U.S. Government Affairs for Microsoft; KIM – NSV volunteer & supporter), Ken Lowe (CEO Scripps Networks International) are the Gala Steering Committee Chairs.
N Street Village will present Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO) with the Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals whose professional and personal efforts have provided new opportunities for the most vulnerable in our society.
Supporters of N Street Village choose to donate their time and resources because they believe in the valuable work of the organization. Some members of the community who support N Street Village and are expected to attend the gala on April 10th include, but are not limited to: Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator and Mrs. Tom Daschle, Senator and Mrs. Byron Dorgan, Councilmember Jack Evans, Senator and Mrs. Tim Johnson, Congressman and Mrs. Steven La Tourette.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
6:30pm EST: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30pm EST: Program and Dinner
How is N Street Village Unique?
· N Street Village is the largest provider of women-only services for D.C.’s homeless population, serving over 63% of D.C.’s adult female homeless population.
· N Street Village provides a self-contained continuum of supportive services and housing in order to help women achieve stability and improved quality of life.
· N Street Village focuses on creating a safe and welcoming community where women are empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
How many women does N Street Village help?
· N Street Village is the largest homeless service provider for women. We serveover 60% of the adult, single homeless women in Washington, D.C.
Many clients face multiple challenges:
· 82% of the clients suffer from addiction, mental illness, or both – these factors are often primary contributors to instability in living situations.
· 84% of the clients report a trauma history (physical, sexual, emotional abuse history)
· 11% of the clients report living with HIV
· Additional reasons women come to N Street Village include lack of affordable housing and insufficient permanent supportive housing resources for women with mental illness, chronic physical health problems, job loss, eviction and home foreclosure.
What services does N Street Village provide?
· Basic Needs – Food, clothing, showers, referrals, and crisis support are addressed through Bethany Women’s Center, open 365 days a year.
· Integrated Health – Services that support the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our clients,including mental health groups and individual counseling, psychiatry, primary medical care, addiction recovery groups, individual wellness counseling, expressive arts classes, and holistic services (e.g., chiropractic, massage, reiki).
· Housing – Five residential programs at two sites provide a range of housing options for women: transitional shelter, addiction recovery housing, long-term transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and housing for women living with HIV/AIDS. N Street Village also operates 51 units of affordable housing forlow-income individuals and families.
· Income and Employment – The Education and Employment Center provides women with access to training opportunities and job placement and retention support.
More information on the 2013 Gala:
· Gala Honorees: Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO); Senator Kirsten Gillbrand (D-NY)
· 450 people are expected to attend this year’s gala
· Approximately $620,000 will be raised for N Street Village
· All raffle and on-line auction prizes are donated
On April 10, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its annual gala to honor the clients,volunteers and supporters of the organization.
HONORING: Senator Roy and Mrs. Abigail Blunt & Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
with Founders’ Awards presented by Senator Amy Klobuchar
6:30 pm | Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
7:30 pm | Dinner and Program
Back by Popular Demand – N Street Village Online Auction – Opening in March 2013!
Business Attire | Valet Parking Available
You’re Invited to the most exclusive black tie fundraising gala in DC this spring
You are cordially invited to the 2013 LLS Black Tie Fundraising Gala hosted by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year nominee, Nora Sommerkamp, and Social DC Public Relations on Friday, April 12th from 7-11pm at the Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA.
The fundraising gala will feature a red carpet V.I.P. reception from 7 to 8pm, followed by general admission entry from 8 to 11pm. There will be a variety of appetizers and drinks, as well as live Latin and hip hop dance and music performances like Crash Boom Bang.
Candidates for the LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year title compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar raised counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks; the top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles
If you would like to purchase tickets for the event please visithttp://noramwoy2013.
The Gourmet Gala is a fundraising dinner where Members of Congress and other Washington notables participate in a competitive cook off to support the March of Dimes
This annual fashion show features ladies’ teens’ and children’s collections with Bloomingdale’s donating 10% of proceeds from the event to ChildHelp
Experts The Image, LLC. presents the 3rd Annual Night of 100 Stars Fashion Celebration produced and directed by Mr. Harvey Star Washington on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. This fashion show is of high premier capacity as it is held at one of the largest venues in the District of Columbia, The Walter E. Convention Center. It will also feature top couture designers from New York and DC as well as featured guest celebrity model Traci Braxton.
As part of Mr. Washington’s philanthropic contribution back to the community, he will be donating a significant portion of sales to Dreams for Kids DC!
Dreams for Kids DC is a local non-profit benefiting the local community through adaptive sports clinics for at-risk and homeless youth, and children with disabilities. They are dedicated to making dreams come true one child at a time, through mentoring and community based involvement. Dreams for Kids meets the needs of a demographic often forgotten. They choose to see the potential in every child regardless of mental or physical impairment. While often rejected from an athletic arena of participation in sports and physically demanding activities, Dreams for Kids DC gives these children the opportunity to go beyond their limits and achieve higher goals. Dreams for Kids is honored to be part of the fashion show. The organization has chosen 6 children to walk in a special scene dedicated to the organization. We are extending this e-mail to everyone in various networks that would be interested in attending the show. Tickets can be purchased through Lauren Morgan the show production manager directly or online at www.harveystarwashington.
Ticket and package information is attached below.
General Admission: $55.00
VIP Admission (Includes Souvenir Book & VIP Seating): $85.00
| Light Up the Night: The After pARTy Friday, April 26, 2013 9 p.m.–12 a.m. |
| Bobby Van’s Steakhouse 1201 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009 |
| Open Bar, Dessert, DJ, Dancing Cocktail attire$95 for YPC members $135 for non-membersYPC Host Committee: Wellesley Baun, Kim Browne, Scott Cunningham, Whitney Ferrell, Jon Gossens, Andrew Hale-Byrne, Fitz Holladay, Morgan Miller, Preston Miller, Jennifer Nobil, Michelle Offutt, John Phelan, Megan Powers, Jon Rank, Laura Smith, Jessie Sterchi, Joanie Stringer Proceeds will benefit the National Museum of Women in the Arts. |
