Toisan Social Meetup Group Fundraiser for Tenants of 85 Bowery St.
Toisan Social Meetup Group Fundraiser for Tenants of 85 Bowery St.
Thanks to Shirley Ng for sharing this announcement with us.
Gong hay fat choy!
The Toisan Social Meetup Group is pleased to announce that as of late Friday Jan. 19th, it was unanimous that Li Mai, Kim and I decided to make our Lunar New Year event a fundraiser for the individuals and families that were evicted at 85 Bowery St.
A friend reached out to Shirley and asking, “What can we do for these families?” It was a no brainer that with our Lunar New Year event already planned but not yet announced, it was quickly decided to switch this event to support the families in the Chinatown community. Shirley has already reached out to NY Assembly Woman, Yuh-Line Niou on how to distribute the funds.
Please join us on Friday, February 9th to support the tenants of 85 Bowery. Our community needs us. With Lunar New Year right around the corner, it wouldn’t feel right knowing we have a home to go to when others don’t. We can all lend a helping hand.
Come network, make new friends and support our local community at the same time.
Your $15 admission gives you 20% off all food and drink all night at 1 Pike Cafe & Bar. You will receive a hand stamp. There are NO REFUNDS and tickets are NOT TRANSFERABLE. Cash and credit is accepted for food and drinks. Paid entry only from 6-9pm.
Tickets are $10 and $15 while they last. Limited amount of online tickets available. Entry at the door will be $20. Cash and credit will be accepted. All online sales end February 6th.
Tickets will only be sold at the door till 8:30pm. If you do not have a hand stamp at anytime, you will pay regular price for food and drink
A big THANK YOU to Bill of 1 Pike Cafe & bar for quickly working with us to change this event to a fundraiser for the tenants at 85 Bowery.
Thank you. Do good, pay it forward. Happy Lunar New Year.
Hurricane Maria Relief Latin Dance Party Fundraiser
From our friends at the Puerto Rican Bar Association:
On October 15, 2017, Puerto Rican Bar Association, Kasowitz Benson Torres, and Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, Latino Lawyers of Queens, HNBA, and Dominican Bar Association will host: Hurricane Maria Relief Latin Dance Party Fundraiser. The event will take place at Copacabana located at 268 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036. The event will last from 6 pm to 10 pm and feature a special guest, J.W. Cortes, MC.
Leaders on the Horizon 2016 Benefit
Leaders on the Horizon 2016 Benefit
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
On April 6, 2016, Leaders on the Horizon, Safe Horizon’s volunteer leadership council, presents: A Snazzy Affair and Speakeasy Soiree to raise funds and awareness for Safe Horizon. The fundraiser will take place at the famous Webster Hall.
Safe Horizon, the leading victim services non-profit organization in the United States, provides a host of services for victims of abuse and violence in 57 locations throughout the 5 boroughs of New York. Established in 1978 as a pilot program in New York City’s court system, Safe Horizon’s original mission was to assist criminal court witnesses who had been intimidated, or who felt too threatened to testify in court. Since then, they have expanded their reach to help homeless youth, victims of domestic violence, victims of human trafficking, and some of New York’s most vulnerable citizens – victims of child abuse. Today, Safe Horizon touches the lives of more than 250,000 New Yorkers each year, helping victims of crime and abuse move from crisis to confidence.
Tickets are $150 but donations in any amount, in lieu of attendance, can be made on their site: http://www.safehorizon.org/page/leaders-on-the-horizon-2016-benefit-443.html
**$150 means so much to Safe Horizon and the clients they serve.**
$150 = 40 healthy meals and snacks for children
$150 = a day of childcare while a parent is in court testifying about abuse
$150 = 70 calls for help answered on their 24-hour domestic violence hotline
$150 = can help cover the cost of legal representation that helps survivors regain their freedom
We are also offering a couples ticket for $250 (that’s means you can save $25 if you get a friend to buy a ticket with you)!
COCKTAILS | MUSIC | HORS D’OEUVRES
DETAILS:
Location | Webster Hall, 125 East 11th Street, New York City
Date | Wednesday, April 6th, 2016
Time | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Tickets | Here
P.S. Make sure you know the password (Safe Horizon) or you won’t be admitted!
FAM (FILIPINO AMERICAN MUSEUM) TO LAUNCH ITS THIRD TYPHOON HAIYAN RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Reception and Exhibition: January 10, 2014, 6-9 pm at
Eleven Rivington, 195 Chrystie St., New York City
(New York, NY – December 20, 2013) FAM (Filipino American Museum) is pleased to present the third installment in a series of fundraisers for Typhoon Haiyan relief. Beginning on January 1, 2014, a benefit art auction organized by FAM and hosted on Paddle8 will launch, featuring works donated by over 30 artists. The auction will close on January 11 at 6 pm EST.
As relief efforts following the typhoon enter a second month, FAM continues to rally support for much-needed long-term recovery plans in the affected areas of the Philippines. The beneficiary of the auction will be the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC), a global organization committed to short-term and long-term planning and relief for women and children affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The WRC is working to identify the most effective ways to help survivors of Typhoon Haiyan reclaim their livelihoods and establish stable lives in the aftermath of the disaster. FAM supports WRC’s hands-on approach and long-range strategy and looks forward to working with this committed and inspiring organization.
The organizing committee, brought together by FAM, is comprised of Filipino Americans in the arts: gallerist Augusto Arbizo; artists Avena Gallagher, Josh Kline, Paul Pfeiffer, Carissa Rodriguez and Jon Santos; and photographer Christelle de Castro.
FAM is thankful to the diverse group of emerging and established American and international artists who swiftly responded to the benefit committee’s call to action by donating their artworks to support the survivors of the devastating typhoon. The artist list (in formation) includes: Becca Albee, Ei Arakawa, Anthony Castro, Paul Chan, Matt Connors, TM Davy, Michael DeLucia, Cheryl Donegan, Anne Eastman, Keltie Ferris, Nik Gambaroff, Josh Kline, Ajay Kurian, Margaret Lee, Jason Loebs, Michelle Lopez, Charles Mayton, Nick Mauss, Jessica Mein, Ken Okiishi, Virginia Overton, Andre Razo, Athena Robles, Carissa Rodriguez, Miljohn Ruperto, Jon Santos, Leanne Shapton, Mika Tajima, Grace Villamil, Amy Yao, Anicka Yi, Amy Lien & Enzo Camacho, Tobias Madison & Emanuel Rosetti.
FAM’s first benefit for Typhoon Haiyan relief, ‘Bayanihan Spirit’, took place at the Galapagos Art Space in November. It raised $11,000 for National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON). The second benefit, an online holiday shop featuring items from today’s leading designers, is an ongoing campaign and will benefit LIFESAVER systems fund for the Philippines.
About Women’s Refugee Commission
The Women’s Refugee Commission has conducted extensive research on the positive long-term impacts of supporting livelihood activities in emergencies. Getting people back on their feet and linked to regular income is one of the most urgently needed and effective strategies towards lasting recovery. At the same time, having access to a safe livelihood reduces vulnerabilities and the risk of sexual violence and exploitation of women and older girls in particular.
With your donations, the Women’s Refugee Commission will focus on restoring livelihoods in a heavily damaged area of Samar. These activities will be centered on artisans whose production of woven and embroidered goods is purchased by a small company. Assistance to resume production would support the livelihood of 500+ families, help the local economy rebound and reduce the vulnerabilities and risks of trafficking, sexual violence and exploitation of hundreds of women and young girls.
About FAM
FAM (Filipino American Museum) is the first museum focused on examining the connection between contemporary Filipino American arts and the roots and traditions of the Philippine diaspora. A startup committed to presenting cultural programs in stimulating and unprecedented ways, FAM is dedicated to seeking out what it is to be Filipino in America. In the spirit of a diverse people, FAM’s roving programs serve as a fluid, user-generated, inquiry-based space. An untold American story, FAM presents its findings through live performances, exhibits, installations, community forums, online content and otherwise.