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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, one word sums up CFY’s 2012 Innovative Learning Awards: ‘inspiring.’ On June 14, 2012 CFY held their 2012 Innovative Learning Awards at the beautiful Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61. The Innovative Learning Awards is CFY’s annual fundraiser that brings together educators, leaders in the technology and digital learning community, and supporters of CFY to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments and to recognize innovation in K-12 education.

When event attendees arrived, they were greeted by a group of students in CFY’s program who were extremely focused on demonstrating the digital learning activities found on CFY’s free educational website, PowerMyLearning.com. Despite the crowd and lively networking, the students were on computers offering to guide guests through some of the educational games found on PowerMyLearning. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and pleasant music along with the great views of the Hudson River on a beautiful night.  The crowd was able to network before the award ceremony in a comfortable and spacious setting. The staff at CFY was attentive and very informative about their programs.

After the reception, guests enjoyed an engaging award ceremony. CFY honored Michael K. Powell, President and CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, as the 2012 Visionary of the Year for his leadership in the technology arena and his commitment to improving education. CFY acknowledged Gamestar Mechanic as the Family Learning Software of the Year. The award was accepted by Michael Angst, Founder and CEO of E-Line Media, the developer of this software. The final award of the evening, Parent of the Year, went to the mother of a student at one of CFY’s partner schools in New York City in recognition of her dedication to her child’s education.

As a leader in using digital learning to help low-income students do better in school, CFY’s unique programs focus on learning inside the classroom, as well as in other environments outside of the classroom. CFY works with students, parents, and teachers through their Digital Learning Program and PowerMyLearning.com. PowerMyLearning.com, a free educational website, makes it easy to access and use online activities and helpful resources to meet the full range of K-12 learning needs. CFY was recently awarded $7 Million from the Broad, Kellogg, and Gates foundations to support PowerMyLearning. Through the Digital Learning Program, the organization partners with high-poverty middle schools across the country to provide digital learning tools and training for teachers, students, and their families. CFY has gone from serving 230 families in 1999, when it was founded, to now having served over 50,000 families. Hats off to CFY for a wonderful event and innovative programs that make you think differently about education via digital learning!

Covered by Mitchell Acks and Angel Crawford, One Source Resource (OSR)

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The Junior Committee (JC) for the New York Center for Children (NYCC) held their event to aid the underprivileged and abused children of New York City on June 28 on the spacious private roof deck of Martha Stewart in Chelsea arts district.

The diverse professional attendees fine wine supplied by Tribeca Wine Merchants, beer from Brooklyn Brewery and cheeses with beautiful views of Hudson River and downtown area. The guests were able to bid on neat items like a safari in Africa, spa at Waldorf and other gifts during the silent auction. It was nice to see Martha Stewart lending her support despite her busy schedule.

The Junior Committee (JC) for the New York Center for Children (NYCC) is dedicated to fighting child abuse and actively helps raising funds and awareness for the NYCC through a variety of educational, engaging and entertaining programs and events.

The funds raised by this and other events would have a full time social worker. The social worker providing individual therapy to 10 more children a year, providing group therapy to an additional group of 8 foster care children, and providing comprehensive evaluation services to 50 additional children annually.

Another way the funds are used where children at NYCC are provided with free individualized tutoring and/or mentoring. In addition, the children and families are invited to art nights, earth day celebrations, holiday parties, summer events and more.Funding for these activities would provide art supplies, decorations, refreshments at special events, tutoring materials and more.

-Written by Mitchell Acks, One Source Resource (OSR)

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Please join Pilar Guzman, Editor in Chief of Martha Stewart Living, and theJunior Committee for The New York Center for Children on Thursday, June 28 to aid the underprivileged and abused children of New York City.Celebrate the summer solstice on the private roof deck of Martha Stewart  in the heart of the Chelsea Arts district on June 28th, 6:30-8:30 Headquarters Rooftop of the historic Starrett-Lehigh Building 601 West 26th Street.

Enjoy sweeping views across the Hudson River and the Downtown skyline.Guests will enjoy a wine tasting by Tribeca Wine Merchants, beer by Brooklyn Brewery, and photography by Billy Farrell.  The signature JCNYCC silent auction features, a safari in Africa, a Waldorf spa experience, and other treats and indulgences in NYC.

To purchase tickets, ($75 per person) please visit: www.jcnycc.org/buy-tickets or call: 212-517-3012 All proceeds benefit the New York Center for Children dedicated to fight child abuse.

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A Taste of New York Jewish Heritage Programs was held downstairs at the beautiful Trump Tower on June 13, 1012.

The diverse crowd enjoyed the fine music along a full open bar with mini tastings and various food stations of deli, sushi and barbecue food. It was nice to see that Dr. Patricia & James Cayne for their support and sponsorship of this evenings alcohol and beverage services. Royal Wine provided the fine wines and scotches along with Skyview Wine & Liquors for donating a percentage of tonight’s sales to JHP.

The attendees enjoyed the folksy speech by honoree legendary money Manager and Philantropist, Michael Steinhardt. Michael also performed as auctioneer and was willing to match $100,000  for every dollar raised and two times over that amount. At that time $56,000 was raised.

The  fine video presentation helped explained some of the programs of JHP. For Jews of every background, JHP addresses this mindset head-on with peer-to-peer programming that reconnects students and alumni to their identities, communities, and life-long outlets for Jewish expression. JHP develops programs for Jews of all ages and interests.

JHP on Campus has…

• Connected more than 200,000 students to Jewish identity since 1993.
• United nearly 50% of Penn’s Jewish population (about 2,000 Jews) annually for Shabbos for 2000, a single night of traditional Shabbos dinners hosted by students across campus.
• Involved more than 25% of the Jewish population at six major universities in Jewish programs.
• Provided Mentoring opportunities with access to leaders like concert impresario Michael Dorf, billionaire business leader Howard Jonas, legal firm giant Stephen Cozenand other astronomically successful professionals.

  JHP recognizes that students have a greater need for career guidance and developing networks than the university can provide them. JHP Mentoring has provided this critical support for 15 years as well as equally important opportunities to see balanced professional lives that embrace Jewish identity modeled.
  JHP has a growing resource of more than 1,000 Mentors in nearly every field imaginable to offer career guidance, access to networks, and a personal example that Jewish identity and career success go hand in hand.

  YPN(Young Professionals Network) was created by JHP alumni and their friends as a way to stay involved with Jewish identity and further build the Jewish communities they had begun at university.JBN is nearly 100 members strong out of out of several hundred professionals attending events yearly. These members are highly dedicated to the success of the Jewish professional community and promulgating balanced professional lives imbued with Jewish values. JHP Mentoring draws from both JBN members and event-attendees to grow its pool of Mentors and its business network.

  JBN(Jewish Business Network) provides a forum for Jewish professionals that affirm their Jewish identity.
  

• 700 business professionals attend JBN events, expand their networks and grow their clientele each year.

• JBN members help those facing unemployment and underemployment to reach good careers.
• JBN members volunteer their time to Mentor JHP students and recent alumni.
• Past speakers include former governor Ed Rendell, Doug Conant; CEO of Campbell’s Soup, John Bogle; Founder of Vanguard Group, Richard Green; CEO of Firstrust Bank, Steven Cozen; Chairman of Cozen O’Connor.

Hats off to the staff and organizers who made the event very engaging.

-Written by Mitchell Acks, One Source Resource (OSR)

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The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS celebrated their 25th anniversary on June 7, 2012 at the glamorous venue 583 Park Avenue, commemorating outstanding black leaders, individuals and corporations committed to the fight of HIV/AIDS and related disparities in African American communities hosted by Wendy Williams, pays tribute to those inducted into “Hall of Hope and Remembrance” for their activism and efforts to heighten public awareness.

INDUCTEES:
Jonathan Larson
Duane Cramer
Carla A. Harris
Dionne Warwick

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