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The Project Renewal Annual Gala is Tuesday, June 4

Post author By Deb Martin
Post date June 1, 2019
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Tickets are still available for the annual Project Renewal gala, to take place at Pier Sixty at the Chelsea Piers, on Tuesday, June 4, from 6-10pm. This year, the organization will honor Jonathan Rose of Jonathan Rose Companies. This visionary company, under the leadership of Rose, supports the well-being of communities by creating environmentally, socially, and economically responsible housing. Jonathan has partnered with Project Renewal to develop Bedford Green House, which will provide 234 apartments and support services and wellness amenities to low-income residents and families leaving homeless shelters.

The theme of this year’s gala will be “Project Renewal Works,” and will highlight the organization’s workforce development programs, including the Culinary Arts Training Program, City Beet Kitchens, Next Step, and the Next Step Internship Program. There will be a City Beet Kitchens tasting station at the gala, in addition to an auction, all benefitting the work of Project Renewal.

Project Renewal gala 2018 — Geoff Proulx, Chair of the Board of Trustees, at last year’s gala.

Last year’s gala raised $1.5 million, and was attended by nearly 600 guests who enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and a live auction. The event celebrated the Project Renewal new Bronx supportive and affordable housing development, Bedford Green House. The evening was sponsored with support from organizations such as Morgan Stanley, Hollister Construction Services, Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects, DPC, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, The Johnson Company, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, The Brodsky Organization, Capital One, Delaware North Companies, Fisher Brothers, Guardian Life, ICON Interiors, Jonathan Rose Companies, J.T. Magen & Company, Lane Office, Northwell Health, Sera Security Services, SterlingRisk Insurance and White Hare Solutions.

MISSION: Project Renewal is a New York City-based nonprofit organization that works to end the cycle of homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives with health, homes and jobs. The organization’s innovative programs are designed to end the revolving door of emergency rooms, jails, shelters, and the streets. For over 50 years, their pioneering approach has created uniquely integrated and comprehensive programs that are replicated around the nation, helping even beyond the 16,000 homeless New Yorkers Project Renewal serves every year. To purchase tickets to the gala, or to donate, visit events.projectrenewal.org.

Tomorrow evening, acclaimed actor Robert De Niro is hosting Mohonk Preserve‘s first New York City Benefit Gala at Three Sixty° – Tribeca. The event is a celebration of Mohonk Preserve’s 50th Anniversary and its successful multi-million dollar capital campaign – Conservation for the Next Century.

“I’m proud to support Mohonk Preserve, not only as a place of remarkable beauty and recreation, but also as a leader in environmental education and research,” said Robert De Niro.

Duck Pond, a popular site for environmental education programs at Mohonk Preserve. Photo by John Thompson.

The Mohonk Preserve, established in 1963, is New York State’s largest member and visitor supported nature preserve. Eight thousand protected acres in the Hudson River Valley entice more than 150,000 visitors each year. The Preserve features over 30 miles of historic carriage roads and more than 1,000 of the world’s finest rock climbing sites. The Mohonk Preserve has 14,000 members and 350 volunteers that work towards its mission of protecting the Shawagunk Mountains by inspiring people to enjoy, explore, and take care of the natural beauty of the area via groundbreaking programs in environmental education, land protection and stewardship, and conservation science.

Friday’s benefit will feature a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing. Honorary Chair Robert De Niro will be in attendance along with Co-Chairs Noah and Maria Gottdiener, Paul B. Guenther, and Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. Proceeds from the event will support the campaign’s objectives, including the acquisition of the Mohonk Preserve Foothills, restoration of eight miles of carriage roads, enhancing visitor experiences, and building the endowment to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Three Sixtyº – Tribeca. Pic by Borowski Muller Photograhers

“This Gala – our first to take place in New York City – marks the culmination of our ambitious two-year capital campaign,” said Mohonk Preserve Executive Director Glenn Hoagland. “We are thrilled that Mr. De Niro and the rest of our stellar committee will be there to help us celebrate our $5.5 million fundraising milestone, an accomplishment which will allow us to invest in new initiatives to safeguard, enhance and sustain the long-term protection of this great natural treasure.”

Tickets start at $500 for individuals and $10,000 for tables. For more information, visit mohonkpreserve.org

–Charlotte Bryant