D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A A N E V E N I N G W I T H YO U N G P H I L A N T H R O P I STS AT L E B I L B O Q U E T PA L M B E AC H
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Andrea Aragon, Carolina Buia and Stephanie Walczak
at the table, surrounded by great, goodlooking, interesting, friendly women full of interesting conversations—something to learn for this guest, and company a joy. Surrounded by the splendors of Mother Nature looking exquisite thanks to the efforts of these members of the Women’s Committee who manage to raise millions to maintain this treasure. An entire pleasure for all. Co-chairs for the luncheon were Hana Warner Bittonn, Julie Richardson, Barbara Scott, and Julia Power Weld joined by Yesim Philip, the Women’s Committee president, and Betsy Smith, president and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy. The event was held at four 40 QUEST
Sarah Kearney
Jennifer Gowdy and Lisa Steuben
locations in Central Park, including Bethesda Terrace and Conservatory Water, and raised $400,000. The funds support the Conservancy’s mission to raise essential money for the ongoing maintenance, management, and restoration of the Park and its many programs that make it a thriving green oasis and a respite for all New Yorkers. And in case you didn’t know, 75% of the Conservancy’s budget relies on us New Yorkers. The 2021 Women’s Committee Fall Luncheon was also generously supported by David Yurman. As part of the partnership, David Yurman created a custom Tree of Life amulet, engraved with Central Park Conservancy, which was sold
Jules Aron and Sophia Stone
Turner Benoit with George and Lauren King
online and in their New York area stores from through December 31st, with 20% of net proceeds benefitting the Conservancy. Then on the following Wednesday, The Fresh Air Fund invited guests to celebrate 145 years of sharing the magic of summer with New York City children, at a cocktail reception at Tavern on the Green. The reception was presented by Bloomberg Philanthropies. With special thanks to Michter’s Distillery. More than 150 Fresh Air friends and supporters gathered to socialize and learn more about how, last summer, The Fund provided New York City children with safe outdoor experiences and enriching virtual
programming. William Lauder, who is chairman of the board of the Fresh Air Fund, told the guests that this year, The Fund has continued its commitment to Fresh Air children by developing programs that would make an impact on their lives, their families and communities. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit organization has provided free summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Despite the challenges this year presented by COVID-19, The Fund has continued to provide safe, fun, engaging and enriching experiences for New
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Alvin Valley and Hollis Pica