"Five years ago I observed that all of our eight hundred students had a story to tell each day. Very often their teachers, their parents and I did not have enough time to listen to them unless they 'acted up.' One day, three years ago, I was approached by an organization seeking to be involved in a School in East New York. We talked. Since then all of our eight hundred children have been able to tell their stories year after year. We have been able to do this and so much more through the power of youth that was unleashed into our School by City Year."
- Principal Enid Silvera, PS 149 The Danny Kaye School
Ripples of Hope 2008
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pier 60, Chelsea Piers
Honoring:
John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems
&
Elliot Sander, Executive Director and CEO, MTA
Ripples of Hope is City Year New York’s annual benefit gala. Held at Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River, this evening celebrates the power of young people to make a difference with a festive night of exceptional cuisine and inspirational speakers.
More than 700 citizens, business and community leaders, and City Year New York corps members join together on this evening to champion the work and dedication of young people who believe they can change the world.
For more information, contact Laura Hamm at 646-452-3630. To download an invitation please click here.