The national non-profit Delivering Good, held its annual gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The event, attended by 400 people was very successful raising over $1.3 Million Dollars for children, adults, and families facing poverty and hardship.
“An Evening of Delivering Good” honored three of the organization’s partners for their contributions to communities in need. The Ralph Lauren Corporation was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, SAP the Inaugural Innovation Award, and Tanger Outlets the Impact Award.
Tanger Outlets CEO & President Stephen Yalof, Ralph Lauren Corporation Alyssa Youngerman of the company’s foundation, SAP’s Andy O’Flaherty, Head of the Retail Industry Division
Master of Ceremonies and Delivering Good Board Member, Ken Downing made the evening very entertaining. His humor and enthusiasm translated to the whole ballroom and we had a chance of speaking to him on the pink carpet.
Gala Host Ken Downing, DG President & CEO Lisa Gurwitch, DG Board Member Vince Dell ’Osa
“The greatest impact Delivering Good can make is by assisting families in need through our local partners. The positive force of families, whether born or chosen, can lay a solid foundation for a person to achieve their dreams,” stated Downing.
The evening’s theme The Power of Family, truly presented what this non profit is all about by bringing real life stories of once at-risk children, families and individuals who were positively impacted by the great work of the organization and its honorees. Delivering good changed their lives forever and now, through Delivering Good hey continue to help others.
“We really feel like we should be recognizing you for allowing us to do good work. And thanking you for the opportunity that you’ve given us and our employees to reach out and help people who are in need.” said David Lauren, Chief Branding and Innovation Officer & Vice Chairman of the Board at Ralph Lauren.
We learned from President and CEO of Delivering Good Lisa Gurwitch that more than 500 companies donated over 20 million units of useful products and have been distributed to over 800 community partners. Over 2.5 million people are helped each year. You can still support this cause by bidding on silent auction items until November 12th.
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Board Chair Andrea Weiss, President & CEO Lisa Gurwitch and Board Member Ken Downing
DJ Hesta Prynn
Fashion Leader Fern Mallis and DG Board Member and President of Peerless Clothing Dan Orwi
Melanie Charles Quartet
Leckie Roberts and actress Julia Collier
Board Chair Andrea Weiss, DG President & CEO Lisa Gurwitch and Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite
Chris Lavish and Katya Tolstova
Model s strike a pose on the Pink Carpet
Bernadette Tritton, her husband Mark Tritton (President & CEO , Bed Bath & Beyond ), and DG Boar d Chair Andrea Weiss
About Delivering Good, Inc.
Delivering Good, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the charity of choice for new product donations made by hundreds of companies in the fashion, home and children’s industries. Donating new merchandise provides these companies with a simple and effective way to help millions of kids, adults and families facing poverty and disaster each year. Since 1985, over $2 billion of donated product has been distributed through our network of community partners. Learn more at www.Delivering-Good.org.
