NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Guests attend the 2024 Evening of Delivering Good at Gotham Hall on October 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Delivering Good)
As we move into the holiday season it is important to remember what the holiday season is about, peace on earth and goodwill toward men. And one of the ways to achieve peace on earth is give to people who have experienced enormous hardship.
Delivering Good is one organization that fulfills the spiritual directive to “love they neighbor.” On its gala night, the non-profit raised 1.5M from sponsors and attendees including over $100,000 from the auction and paddle raise appeal. Nearly 500 guests filled New York City’s iconic Gotham Hall to celebrate the careers and legacies of the honoree slate. This year’s honorees highlighted leadership and excellence in fashion, technology, education, and philanthropy with a program that focused on the big impact of small gestures, while highlighting the rich history of support that the organization has enjoyed since its founding over 3 decades ago.
The 2024 Evening of Delivering Good event’s theme was small comforts, big impact. “Tonight is more than just a celebration, it’s a testament to the incredible impact we can make when we come together as a community. Whether it’s a new pair of shoes, warm clothing, or household essentials, we all know that small comforts can make a world of difference, especially during life’s toughest moments,” explained Delivering Good Brand Ambassdor, Daiane Sodre.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Joyce F. Brown speaks onstage during the 2024 Evening of Delivering Good at Gotham Hall on October 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Delivering Good)
Awards were given to Dr. Joyce Brown, President of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Abbey Doneger, President and CEO of Doneger Tobe, Prashant Agrawal, Founder and CEO of tech giant Impact Analytics, Brieane Olson, the CEO of PacSun, and the iconic John Pomerantz, former President, CEO, and retired Chairman of the Board of Leslie Fay. All honorees have been impactful in assisting Delivering Good meets its initiatives of giving to those who need the most help.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Matthew Fasciano, Joyce F. Brown and Daiane Sodre onstage during the 2024 Evening of Delivering Good at Gotham Hall on October 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Delivering Good)
In recent months, Delivering Good has been a standout non-profit helping those hit by hurricanes in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, delivering essential supplies like socks, blankets, clothing, home goods, and more. Daiane Sondre said it best, “tonight is more than just a celebration, it’s a testament to the incredible impact we can make when we come together as a community. Whether it’s a new pair of shoes, warm clothing, or household essentials, we all know that small comforts can make a world of difference, especially during life’s toughest moments.”
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