Delivering $1.3 Million At The “Delivering Good Gala”
Annual Delivering Good Gala Raises Over $1.3 Million Dollars at The Ziegfeld Ballroom NYC
The national non-profit Delivering Good, held its annual gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom, on November 3, 2021, in New York City raising over $1.3 Million Dollars for children, adults, and families facing poverty. The evening celebrated Delivering Good’s accomplishments in 2021. CEO Lisa Gurwitch shared that over 20 million pieces of clothing, furniture and other supplies have been donated to the nonprofit this year.
This year’s “An Evening of Delivering Good” event honored three of the organization’s partners; The Ralph Lauren Corporation was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, SAP the Inaugural Innovation Award, & Tanger Outlets the Impact Award.
Master of Ceremonies and Delivering Good Board Member, Ken Downing created an interactive evening designed to bring the fun back to fundraising.
The evening’s theme was “The Power of Family.”
“The greatest impact Delivering Good can make is by assisting families in need through our local partners. The positive force of families, whether born or chosen, can lay a solid foundation for a person to achieve their dreams,” stated Downing.
Accepting Delivering Good’s Impact Award was Stephen J. Yalof, CEO of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers.
“It was a wonderful evening celebrating these companies,” Andrea Weiss, Chair of Delivering Good said. “Thus far in 2021, more than 500 companies have donated over 20 million units of new, useful products that have been distributed to over 800 community partners.”
Working with , throughout the night guests experienced rich storytelling from the Main Stage and satellite platforms within the Ziegfeld Ballroom showcasing Delivering Good‘s mission of connecting new, donated merchandise with at-risk children, families and individuals, with both visual and in-person testimonials from those positively impacted by the great work of the organization and its honorees.
“Tanger is a family business at heart and at Tanger we are committed to four Core Values. They are: Consider Community First, Act Fairly with Integrity, Seek the Success of Others, and Make It Happen. I don’t think there is another charitable organization out there that aligns more with these values than Delivering Good,” said Yalof. Tanger Outlets was recognized for their dedication and support of local causes that impact the communities in which they work.
“Even being here tonight, [the] fashion industry [is] giving back and paying it forward,” said New York Fashion Week Creator Fern Mallis.
“Our relationship with Delivering Good is rooted in common values – like family, optimism and hope, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential,” said David Lauren, Vice Chairman of the Board at Ralph Lauren.
“It was moving to see the outpouring of support from our product and financial donors at the gala and throughout this past year,” stated President and CEO of Delivering Good Lisa Gurwitch. “Thus far in 2021, more than 500 companies have donated over 20 million units of new, useful products that have been distributed to over 800 community partners. This has allowed Delivering Good to make a profound impact on millions of lives challenged by adversity.”
“Delivering Good is working day-in and day-out to make this world a safer and happier place. I can’t tell you how proud it makes us that SAP has been able to help them in their mission,” said Andy O’Flaherty.
A replay of the evening is now available to watch online at www.DGevening.org, and the event continues beyond the gala.
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About Delivering Good
Delivering Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides people impacted by poverty and tragedy with new merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers. Since 1985, Delivering Good has distributed over $2 billion of new clothing, home goods, toys, furniture, books and other consumer products through its network of more than 800 community partners, offering hope, dignity and self-esteem to at-risk children, families and individuals. By uniting retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individuals, Delivering Good strives to help create a more equitable world where children, adults and families facing economic, medical, social and environmental challenges have useful items needed to overcome adversity and achieve their full potential. For more information about Delivering Good, please visit Delivering-Good.org or follow @DeliveringGood on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.