FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Connie Thorp
Phone: (212) 844-9845
Email: press@icny.org
Twitter @ImperialCourtNY
THE IMPERIAL COURT OF NEW YORK
208 W. 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone (212) 501-4797
and
H.M.I.S.M. Emperor XXII Wen-D Pinkhouse & Empress XXVII Gracie Steeles announce
28TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF A THOUSAND GOWNS
TO BENEFIT
God’s Love We Deliver & True Colors Fund
NEW YORK, NY, – At the inaugural Crowns and Cocktails event held at The Hilton New York, The Imperial Court of New York honored their sponsors and announced the God’s Love We Deliver and True Colors Fund as beneficiaries for the 28th Annual Night of a Thousand Gowns to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at The Hilton New York.
In it’s over twenty-seven-year history the ICNY has raised millions for LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. The Night of a Thousand Gowns is more than just a dazzling display of regal glamour, it is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBT community, and in particular, the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community. Last year’s event was attended by close to 1,000 attendees and raised a substantial amount for our beneficiaries. In its twenty-seven year history the Court has donated over a million dollars to worthy LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. Night of a Thousand Gowns is a dazzling display of regal glamour and an opportunity to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The event has been profiled in The New York Times, OUT, Time Out New York, and Metrosource, among others.
“The Imperial Court has made a tremendous difference in not only our community, for those too sick to shop or cook for themselves, but the larger community as a whole in the NYC area. We deeply appreciate the support The Court has given God’s Love, through their volunteerism, their fundraising, their publicity, their amazing Night of a Thousand Gowns and their friendship” said Stephen Covello, Major Gift Officer of God’s Love We Deliver. He went on to say “every year we stand by the Court and watch them support our organization and others, who need visibility, funds and love from such a great group of people.”
“The True Colors Fund is honored to be a beneficiary along with God’s Love We Deliver of the 28th Annual Night of a Thousand Gowns,” says Gregory Lewis, Executive Director of the True Colors Fund. “I am in awe of The Imperial Court of New York’s unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. All of us at the True Colors Fund look forward to an extraordinary evening and are dedicated to ensuring that the funds raised go a long way to help bring an end to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth homelessness.”
President of the ICNY, Gary Cosgrove thanked both organizations for their work: “We are thrilled to be able to support two longtime & worthy organizations like God’s Love We Deliver & The True Colors Fund.”
About GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER
God’s Love We Deliver is the tri-state area’s leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. The mission of God’s Love We Deliver is to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. They prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. They also provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to clients, families, care providers and other service organizations. All services are provided free of charge without regard to income.
About TRUE COLORS FUND
The True Colors Fund was co-founded by Cyndi Lauper to raise awareness about and bring an end to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness, and to inspire everyone, especially straight people, to become active participants in the advancement of equality for all.
About The Imperial Court of New York
The Imperial Court of New York, a 501(c)3 corporation, is New York’s most regal fundraising organization serving the LGBT Community for the past 27 years. Part of a proud tradition, the Court has raised millions of dollars for charitable organizations including: ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America), LIFEbeat (Music Industry Fights AIDS), the LGBT Center, Hetrick Martin Institute, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, Bailey House, God’s Love We Deliver, the Ali Forney Center and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, among many others.
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