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A Conversation with Actor Bryan Greenberg

by xoJohn April 25, 2014

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

On Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, actor Bryan Greenberg and Microsoft will host the third annual brunch party to raise funds for The Olevolos Project at Gallow Green of the McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More, from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Olevolos Project’s Scholarship Program and support the educational and affiliated needs of disadvantaged and orphaned students from the Olevolos Village of Tanzania. After being founded in 2007, The Olevolos Project continues to nurture a passion for learning and helps develop young village leaders through formal schooling, tutoring programs, and extra-curricular activities.

April 25, 2014 0 comment

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DIFFA’s 17th Annual Dining By Design: Cocktails By Design

by xoJohn March 22, 2014

written by xoJohn 2 minutes read

DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS 17^th annual DINING BY DESIGN tour (one of our favorites to attend), which is running concurrently with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, featured their annual COCKTAILS BY DESIGN at Pier 94 in New York City. In case you didn’t know, DIFFA is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States. Since being founded in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $40 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide. For 30 years, DIFFA has been one of the country’s largest supporters of both direct care for people living with AIDS and preventative education for those at risk.

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) 17th Annual Dining By Design: Cocktails By Design

March 22, 2014 0 comment

The Scene

Seth Meyers Hosted Worldwide Orphans Gala

by xoJohn November 22, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Earlier this week the uber talented Seth Meyers, alongside his wife Alexi came out to support Worldwide Orphans at their 9th Annual Gala in at Cipriani in NYC. Other notables included Elie Tahari, Diane von Furstenberg, Glamour Editor-In-Chief Cindi Leive, Ann Curry, Top Chef Master Sang Yoon, NY Jets David Nelson, Alison & Howard Lutnick, Sarah Hughes, Sara Ziff, Chris Del Gatto & Veronica Webb and many more. The evening honored exceptional Worldwide Orphans ambassadors including long-time supporter Diane von Furstenberg and Dr. Sophie Mengistu, WWO Ethiopia Country Director.

November 22, 2013 0 comment

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The Brotherhood Sister Sol Voices Benefit

by xoJohn June 3, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Since 1995, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol has provided long-term support services to 350 youth annually, who range in age from eight to twenty-two. The organization focuses on issues such as leadership development and educational achievement, sexual responsibility, sexism and misogyny, political education and social justice, Pan-African and Latino history and global awareness. The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s theory of change is to provide multi-layered support, guidance, education and love to its members, to teach them to have self-discipline and form order in their lives, and then to offer opportunities and access, so that they may develop agency.

June 3, 2013 0 comment

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Shawn Carter Foundation Mother’s Day Event Hosted by Grey Goose

by xoJohn May 12, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

The Shawn Carter Foundation hosted a special pre-Mother’s Day event “Celebrating Mothers, Our First Educators” in honor of Mother’s Day, and with proceeds supporting Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation. The event was held at The 40/40 Club on 6 West 25th St. Grey Goose cocktails were served to guests as they enjoyed a variety of activities.

May 12, 2013 0 comment

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Sneak Peek: Design On A Dime 2013

by xoJohn April 25, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Tonight, April 25, 2013, Housing Works will present New York City’s most popular interior design benefit event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Design on a Dime features 62 of the world’s top interior designers, who create unforgettable room vignettes with new merchandise, which is donated and then sold for 50 to 70 percent off retail pricing!

April 25, 2013 0 comment

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Jeffrey Fashion Cares Celebrates 10th Anniversary

by xoJohn April 4, 2013

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Jeffery Fashion Cares tenth annual fashion fundraiser benefiting the LGBT community and people living with HIV/AIDS took over the Intrepid for a gala like no other. The star studded evening was a chance for people who are passionate about the community to give back. Actress Emmy Rossum served as the host and to lend her support.

April 4, 2013 1 comment

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You’re Invited: Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2013; Hosted by Emmy Rossum

by xoJohn March 14, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Jeffrey Kalinsky, owner of Jeffrey New York in Meatpacking, LBGT fundraising extraordinaire, and passionate leader of his annual fundraiser Jeffrey Fashion Cares. A very sexy evening that raises money for several unsexy, but vital LGBT charities, Jeffrey’s fundraising goals for this year are no small feat–$1 million in one evening, which is 25% more than was raised at last year’s event.

March 14, 2013 0 comment

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