Hale House Inc., the renowned childcare organization, raised more than half a million dollars at its 38th annual Mother Hale Awards for Caring Gala, on June 4th, 2007 at Gotham Hall in New York City. The Gala paid tribute to Congressman Charles B. Rangel; philanthropist Valesca Guerrand-Hermès; Kimberly B. Davis, president of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation; and Michael D. Lappin, president of the Community Preservation Corporation and Hale House board member.
The event—which was hosted by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden—provided an elegant evening featuring a cocktail reception followed by dinner, the award presentations and an auction offering wonderful items.
Among the 430 guests attending the event were New York Giants’Osi Umenyiora, Athletes for Charity’s Cathleen Laporte, as well as former mayor David Dinkins and WNBC-TV’sDavid Ushery.
Between both the silent and live auction over $40,000 was raised from a variety of items and unique “experiences”. The spectacular evening also included performances by the Boys & Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble, the Pink Diamond Steppers Association and DJ Will.
Proceeds from the benefit went toward supporting Hale House programs including the early childhood learning center, supportive transitional housing program, family stabilization efforts and community outreach programs which have helped hundreds of children and families.
