Dear Valued Supporter,
Thank you very much for your continued support and interest in East Side House Settlement!
East Side House is not hosting the Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show this year. Although disappointed we will not be gathering with you again this year, we look forward to hosting the event again in 2023. Please continue to check back here, and your email, for updates on what will be event you won’t want to miss! In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the New York International Auto Show which will return to the Jacob Javits Convention Center from April 15-24, 2022.
As you know, East Side House relies on the funds raised at the Gala Preview to provide critical services to some of the New York City’s most vulnerable families. The majority of our services are provided in the Bronx, which has the highest rate of chronic illnesses and, as such, puts our families at highest risk of the impact of public health emergencies. Throughout the pandemic, we have remained on the frontlines, keeping our communities fed and vaccinated, while keeping students on track academically. If you would like to contribute to this work in lieu of this year’s event, please feel free to make a donation here.
We thank you and look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Daniel Diaz, Executive Director
East Side House Settlement
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2020 Gala Preview Leadership
Co-Chairs
Christopher LaSusa
Eric Wittenberg
Phillip L. Yang, Jr.
Vice Chairs
Emily Chen and Chris J. Carrera
Jonathan Lloyd-Jones
Alice Jump
East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.
Chairman
Thomas H. Remien
President
Thaddeus Gray
Vice Presidents
Wendy Holmes
Dolores O’Brien Miller
Treasurer
Richard E. Kolman
Secretary
Marvena St. Agathe
Board of Managers
Lorri Ahl
Lucinda Ballard
Caroline Portny Beshara
Courtney Booth Christensen
Stephanie B. Clark
Debra Del Vecchio
Ramona Dessouki
William S. Elder</br />Fay Gambee
Barclay G. Jones, III
Maureen Kerr
Stephen J. Ketchum
George G. King
Christopher LaSusa
Michael R. Lynch
Robert L. Meyer
Janet Mora
Hon. Eugene Oliver, Jr.
Robert Pondiscio
Elizabeth Donnem Sigety
Mrs. Charles F. Smithers
Steven Thompson
Philip L. Yang, Jr.
Honorary Members
Robert F.R. Ballard*
Mrs. Roland W. Donnem
Christine Janis
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Daniel Diaz
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Natalie Lozada
Khris Harrison
*Past President
East Side House and GNYADA, a partnership for success
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The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association
The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has brought its dedication to community service to East Side House Settlement for two decades by opening the doors of the New York International Auto Show for the annual Gala Preview benefit. The GNYADA partnership with East Side House is one of several philanthropic initiatives that the Association embraces throughout the year, which demonstrates the collective commitment to the community of auto dealers across our area. Franchise new car dealers have a long history of making a positive difference in the communities in which they live and work.
The New York International Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is North America’s first and largest-attended auto show. It showcases the latest technological advances and design innovation taking place in the automobile industry. More than one million people attend the show each year, generating over $300 million in economic benefit to the New York City area. As a result, the Show has received many awards from the communications, marketing and event planning industries in recognition of its outstanding work in producing a truly world class event.
