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NYC Mission Society’s Champions for Children Gala

Raising over half a million dollars, over 340 people attended the New York City Mission Society’s annual Champions for Children Gala.The organization is committed to helping youth and families in the city’s most underserved communities break the cycle of poverty and achieve success. In a room filled with socialites and some of New York’s most respected individuals, there was me. One of these things is not like the others. 

Derek Steinhiser

Hosted at the Mandarin Oriental, the event was emceed by WABC News Anchor Bill Ritter, who has been a longtime supporter. The two notable guests honored at event were legendary actress and singer, Diahann Carroll, and entrepreneur, Don Peeble. Other guests included Cicely Tyson, Gayle King, former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., and designer B Michael. Personally, I like to think Mrs. Carroll and I have a lot in common, such as we both are in support of an incredible organization that is changing the lives of kids in New York, providing them with opportunities they would have never experienced.

Elsie McCabe Thompson, Diahann Carroll

The night also included performances from Kathy Sledge, the legendary voice of Sister Sledge; acclaimed singer Alex Donner and his Orchestra, and students enrolled in the Mission Society’s free after-school music education program, GRIOT. The kids gave Kathy and Alex a run for their money.
Check out more of the Mission Society’s work and find out how to get involved at http://www.nycmissionsociety.org

Diahann Carroll, Jean Shafiroff, Katrina Peebles, Don Peebles, Elsie McCabe Thompson

Champions for Children Gala

Gayle King, Don Peebles, Katrina Peebles Champions for Children Gala

Champions for Children Gala

Champions for Children Gala

Jean Shafiroff, Cecily Tyson, B. Michael, Marc Anthony

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Jamie Valentino interviews celebrities and tastemakers in New York City. He serves as POP Style TV's correspondent at New York Fashion Week, Tribeca Film Festival, International Emmys, and other high-level media events. You can also see his work in WIRED, VICE, Houston Chronicle, Xtra Magazine, Canadian Business, among others.
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