The Inside Press

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:00pm: We are delighted that Jonathan M. Tisch will be our honoree at JCCA’s “Celebration of Hope: A Cocktail Reception to Benefit Children and Families.” This year’s festive event will take place at the Mandarin Oriental, New York, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York City. The benefit chair is JCCA Trustee Daun Paris.

“We are thrilled that Jonathan Tisch, whose philosophy is based on social responsibility and community service, is going to be JCCA’s honoree this year,” remarked Richard Altman, JCCA’s CEO. “He believes, as we do, in providing help and hope to the 16,000 children and families we serve each year.”

Jonathan M. Tisch is Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels, Co-Chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation, and well-known philanthropist. He initiated the Loews Hotels Good Neighbor Policy more than 20 years ago, which is a recipient of the U.S. President’s Service Award. Mr. Tisch is a best-selling author, the host of an Emmy-nominated television series, and is deeply involved in the civic affairs of New York City. He has won numerous awards, including “CEO of the Year” by the Executive Council of New York and serves on the boards of several organizations, including Tufts University and the Tribeca Film Institute.

www.jccany.org/hope

Saturday May 5, 2012: Fundraiser with a Derby Flair at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich

The Neighbors Link “Festival de Primavera” gala is scheduled at the Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT. The theme is “An Evening at the Kentucky Derby.” Proceeds from the event will benefit Neighbors Link Mt. Kisco, a not-for-profit community center in Mt. Kisco, NY providing education and employment opportunities for immigrant families in Northern Westchester.

The Neighbors Link 2012 Festival de Primavera gala is organized by the Friends of Neighbors Link. This year’s benefit will honor Agnes and Gerald Hassell of Chappaqua, NY. The Hassells were founding benefactors of the Neighbors Link organization and Mrs. Hassell currently serves on the Board of Directors of Neighbors Link as well as the Executive Committee of the Friends Of Neighbors Link.

The “Evening at the Kentucky Derby” will begin at 5:00pm and feature mint julep cocktails, the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, dinner, a live auction and dancing. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 to familiarize themselves with the racing line up, assess the odds and bet on their favorite filly. Official post time for the Derby race is 6:24 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners, as well as guests donning the most fashionable Derby hats. The evening promises to be fun, lively and all for a great cause.

The live auction will include a variety of trips, dining opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. James Daniel Entertainment will provide after-dinner dancing for those wishing to celebrate later into the evening.

Tickets begin at $250; sponsorship levels begin at $5,000 and include a table for 10. For further information contact Marianne Delaney, mdelaney@neighborslink.org, 914-666-3410 ext.14. Fairview Country Club is located at 1241 King Street, Greenwich, CT 06831.

FRIENDS OF NEIGHBORS LINK
With members hailing from across Northern Westchester, The Friends of Neighbors Link organize events to support the programs of Neighbors Link. In addition to raising funds, the goal of these events is to inform established residents about the difficult road immigrants travel to make a better life for their families and to celebrate the rich cultural contributions made by immigrants in America. With energy and passion, this dynamic group of volunteers devotes itself to furthering the mission of Neighbors Link – to Educate, Empower and Employ our newest neighbors. Co-Chairs of The Friends of Neighbors Link are Poppy Cummings (Bedford, NY) and Nancy Strong (Armonk, NY).

TICKETS/SPONSORSHIPS
Tickets: Donor $250; Benefactor $500. Sponsorships: (including a table for 10): Triple Crown $20,000; Kentucky Derby $10,000, and Thoroughbred $5,000. Please make checks payable to Neighbors Link and mail to Neighbors Link, 27 Columbus Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Festival de Primavera tickets may also be purchased online. Please go to www.neighborslink.org and follow the event link. For further information contact Marianne Delaney at mdelaney@neighborslink.org or 914-666-3410 ext. 14.
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NEIGHBORS LINK
Neighbors Link (www.neighborslink.org) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community center in Mount Kisco, NY, with a mission to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of recent immigrants. The Neighbors Link strategy is to Educate, Empower, and Employ immigrant families and individuals whose lives have been economically impoverished and educationally deprived. Neighbors Link is now recognized as a national model for addressing the realities of immigration in peaceful and positive ways. Since 2001, our organization has worked to build bridges and utilize community partnerships to provide immigrant families with the tools they need to fully participate in our shared community. Neighbors Link is located at 27 Columbus Avenue in Mount Kisco.