Freedman honored March 11. (Transcripts).The Partnership for the Homeless, a nonprofit direct service and advocacy organization, raised more than $450,000 at its 19th annual benefit dinner on March 11. Facing a dramatic increase in homelessness throughout the city, the funds raised will support The Partnership's expanded efforts on behalf of homeless families and individuals throughout the five boroughs of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . The group honored GVA GVA general visceral afferent system of nerves. Williams vice chairman Robert L. Freedman Robert L. Freedman (born July 27, 1957) is an American screenwriter, playwright, and lyricist. He is probably best known for his teleplays for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella . Freedman is a long-time supporter of The Partnership and a dedicated philanthropist. "Bob Freedman has been a tireless supporter of The Partnership, and has made a tremendous contribution to our organization," said Arnold S. Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Partnership for the Homeless. "He represents the best of what corporate New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of has to offer." "The Partnership is about assisting families and individuals in making the successful transition from NYC's streets and shelters to permanent housing, skilled jobs and self-sufficiency," Freedman said. "Nothing; could be more satisfying than working with a group that focuses on long-term strategies that address the root causes of homelessness and poverty." The Partnership for the Homeless also recognized several New Yorkers as Partners to End Homelessness Awards. Among this year's award recipients were Senator Charles Schumer, Lorna Blake, executive director of the Interest on Lawyers Accounts Fund, Margaret Shafer, outreach associate of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, and JoJo Starbuck, world class figure skater. The benefit was held at the Puck Building in Lower Manhattan. John Flaxman produced and directed a special music tribute to theater legend Hal Prince, an active supporter of The Partnership. The tribute, entitled "Broadway Babies," featured Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte performing classic songs from Prince's varied repertoire. |
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