Nov
2
Written by:
Kate Bowden | LCSW, CASAC, CEAP Executive Director
11/2/2011 4:15 PM
NEW YORK CENTER FOR LIVING INAUGURAL GALA RAISES $250,000
Benefit supports treatment of young people with substance abuse problems
New York, NY, October 31, 2011 – The New York Center for Living hosted its inaugural gala on Thursday, October 20, welcoming more than 300 guests and raising $250,00 to help support the Center’s unique substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents and young adults with chemical dependency issues and their families.
Founded by Elizabeth Kabler, a longtime resident of the Upper East Side and Greenwich, CT, the New York Center for Living fills a vital need as it is the City’s only outpatient program licensed to treat both adolescents and young adults with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems. The Center is located in a private residence on the Upper East Side.
Thomas P. Melcher, Executive Vice President and Managing Executive of Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth, based out of Philadephia, the first recipient of the Center’s Corporate Award, spoke movingly about his experience growing up with a brother struggling with substance abuse.
The evening feature performances New York City talent, including Broadway veteran Marilyn Michaels; platinum-selling R&B artist, Al B. Sure; and iconic rock singer Garland Jeffreys, who was recently a featured guest on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Maurice DuBois, an award-winning journalist and anchor of the WCBS TV evening news, served as master of ceremonies for the evening, organized and supported by dinner Co-Chairs Pamela Newman, President and CEO of the Newman Team at Aon Risk Solutions; Jay V. Strippoli, Senior Investment Advisor at Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth; and Susan Gutfreund.
For more information about the New York Center for Living, visit www.centerforliving.org.