A Celebration to Benefit New York City Kids

A Celebration to Benefit New York City Kids

- 13th Annual Fundraising Gala Hosted By Youth, I.N.C. -

- Photo Opportunities and Interviews Available -

WHAT: More than 2,000 attendees will join together for a special cause
at the 13th annual A Celebration to Benefit New York City Kids.
The gala is hosted by Youth, I.N.C., a unique nonprofit
organization that helps strengthen the capacity of youth-serving
nonprofits in New York City. This year's event is expected to
raise over $2 million for deserving organizations that support New
York City youth.

WHO: This year's Celebration gala will honor Daniel L. Doctoroff,
Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding for the City
of New York.

The event will also feature a live performance by Jennifer
Holliday, Broadway's original Dreamgirl and Tony Awards(R) Winner,
accompanied by a live orchestra.

Interview opportunities will be available with Dan Doctoroff among
others, including:

* Stephen K. Orr, Executive Director, Youth, I.N.C.
* Hope Clements, Director of Development, Youth, I.N.C.
* Win Neuger, AIG Investments -- Youth, I.N.C. Board Member
* Elizabeth Varley Camp, Healthpoint Capital -- Youth, I.N.C.
Board Member
* Joseph L. Russell, Citadel Group -- Youth, I.N.C. Board Member
* Richard P. Schifter, TPG Capital -- Youth, I.N.C. Board Member
* Jonathan G. Weiss, Wachovia Securities Inc. -- Youth, I.N.C.
Board Member
* Harry J. Wilson, Silver Point Capital, L.P. -- Youth, I.N.C.
Board Member
* Wray T. Thorn, Marathon Asset Management -- Youth, I.N.C.
Consulting Advisory Board Member
* Jeff Blumin, Marathon Asset Management -- Youth, I.N.C.
Consulting Advisory Board Member
* And many others, including partner non-profit organizations

WHEN: Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 6pm-9pm

WHERE: Sheraton New York Hotel, 811 7th Avenue on 53rd Street

WHY: This event marks the culmination of a year long program designed
by Youth, I.N.C. to empower its network of more than two dozen
nonprofits through initiatives that enable them to build their
capacity and increase the effectiveness of their organization. All
funds raised collectively will be used to benefit more than
100,000 youth and the organizations that serve them.

MEDIA: To attend Celebration or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Irma-Gomez Dib, FD at 212-850-5761 or Irma.gomez-dib@fd.com

PRNewswire -- Nov. 5

Source: Youth, I.N.C.

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