Hartley House held its annual 2013 Spring Benefit at the Museum of the City of New York on May 20th. The Hartley House Award for Philanthropic excellence was presented to The Honorable David N. Dinkins, 106th Mayor, City of New York in recognition of his lifelong commitment to strengthening the New York City community through dedicated public service and faithful advocacy for the underserved.
Hartley House also honored the Home Outreach Program for Elders (HOPE), a comprehensive case management program serving the Westside of Manhattan. This program not only helps to prevent eviction and early institutionalization but also recognizes that our elderly neighbors are vital members of the community and works to improve the quality of their lives.
Hartley House has served those who live and work in New York City's Hell's Kitchen since 1897 and this evening raised the vital funds necessary to help families in the Hell's Kitchen community. Lonnie Quinn, Weathercaster CBS 2 was the Master of Ceremonies and auctioneer.
Honorary Corporate Chair Harold McGraw III along with Chairs Judith Baldwin, Diane Downs, H. Hartley du Pont, Jennifer Kelly, Alexis Robinson Waller and Benefit Vice Chairs Olga D'Alto, Leigh Kirby, Nicole Rhodes and the Young Associate Chairs, Calli Snook, encouraged everyone to bid on the live auction items.
Guests included Alice Truax, President of the Board of Hartley House, Lauren Remington Platt, Ashley Wilcox Platt, Soheir Khashoggi, Leslie Crocker Snyder, Susan Henshaw Jones, JoAnne Olian, Lauren Lawrence, Laura Clare, Terri Cook, Nesli Danisman, Kim Davis, Margaret Doyle, August du Pont, Laura Guerre, Susan Ferriere, Anne Flannery, Roy W. Kean, Susan Lovell, Eleanor Earle Mascheroni, Alexandra H. Platt, Deirdre Riou, Alma Schneider, Christine Schott, George Leeds, Joycelyn Engle, Ryan Messing and Denise DeLuca.