NYCC Board Members Anton Finucane-Courreges, Amy Bluestone, Lauren Vernon, Nancy Geller, Christine Rales, Barbara Harrison, Gretchen Mathews, Nina Doherty,new york gossip gal
NYCC Board Members Anton Finucane-Courreges, Amy Bluestone, Lauren Vernon, Nancy Geller, Christine Rales, Barbara Harrison, Gretchen Mathews, Nina Doherty, (Photo credit: S Eichner for Rob Rich / Society Allure)
Denyce Graves (Photo credit: S Eichner for Rob Rich / Society Allure)

The New York Center for Children (NYCC) hosted their Annual Spring Celebration at The Peninsula New York in New York City. The NYCC celebrated 28 years of helping New York City’s children heal from abuse.  The event was generously hosted by The Peninsula New York, a treasured partner of NYCC since 2009.  This year’s Spring Celebration focused on the important role of art in helping children heal and raised over $150,000 for NYCC’s vital services.

Nancy Geller, Lauren Vernon, Barbara Harrison, Gretchen Mathews (Photo credit: S Eichner for Rob Rich / Society Allure)

Founded in 1995, NYCC provides trauma focused therapy services to children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, for as long as their healing requires. NYCC’s services to children and families are free of charge and NYCC relies on donations to ensure it is able to provide these services.

Amy Bluestone and Ann Stocknoff with NYCC Junior Board Member Christopher Diep (Photo credit: S Eichner for Rob Rich / Society Allure)

The benefit helped to raise funds for the Center’s work in healing, prevention and education. This year’s event featured special guest, internationally celebrated mezzo soprano, Denyce Graves.  The benefit included children’s artwork and a silent auction which featured exciting travel opportunities, fine dining, and fashion accessories amongst others.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served during the beautiful event at The Peninsula New York and all proceeds of the night benefitted the center.

Paul Russell, Christine Russell, Christine Crowther, Tara Wilkinson, Liz O’Leary, Craig Filipacchi (Photo credit: S Eichner for Rob Rich / Society Allure)


Notable Attendees:
The NYCC Board included: Christine Rales (Chair), Amy Bluestone (Treasurer), Lauren Vernon (Secretary), Nina DohertyAnton Finucane-CourregesNancy GellerBarbara Harrison, and Gretchen Mathews.

Champions for Children included:  Meghan PardiLinda and Avi RosenVanessa RosenthalLena and Vito TanziCourtney Van Fechtmann,  Tara Wilkinson & Craig Filipacchi.
Corporate Event Sponsors included: The Peninsula New York, Latham & Watkins LLP, Red Gate Bakery, AIG, PwC, Tradeweb, Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, and Robert Stilin.