Saving Lives, Building Futures; Con Corazón y Comunidad
Inaugural Gala benefiting the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc.
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Hall des Lumières, 49 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our inaugural gala, “Saving Lives, Building Futures Con Corazón y Comunidad.” This event celebrates the 60th Anniversary of service for the East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. and supports the vital programs that empower our community.
Experience a night of inspiring stories, live entertainment, and the chance to connect with fellow supporters who believe in a brighter future for all. Your participation will help us continue our essential work in East Harlem.
Gala Honorees:
Apple Bank
Steve Madden, De La Sole Employee Resource Group
Robert J. Rodriguez, President & CEO, Dormitory Authority of the State of NY (DASNY)
Special Recognition Honoree:
Elizabeth Sanchez, Former CEO (1990-2019) East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc.
Stay tuned for more honoree announcements
Gala Committee:
Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, MPH- President, The Commonwealth Fund
James Gonzalez, La Fonda
Eunia Destine-Latinwo, MBA – VP, 1199SEIU
Steven Rivera, Sentry, CEO and Founder
The East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. (Council) was established in 1965 through the efforts of East Harlem residents and their struggle to provide crucially needed services to their community. The board and staff are predominantly community residents and users of services who have a strong commitment to providing the highest quality of fully bilingual health and human services to the East Harlem community.
The East Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc. operates the following fully bilingual Programs, serving more than 12,000 individuals each year without regard for an individual’s ability to pay for services: Boriken Neighborhood Health Center, Boriken School Health Program, Bilingual Head Start Program, and the Senior Nutrition Program.
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