24th Annual Benefit Surpasses Fundraising Goal, Charter School Announced

On behalf of our students and families, EHTP extends a heartfelt thanks to our many generous friends and supporters who made June 16^th such a remarkable evening. Our 24^th Annual Spring Benefit transformed Chelsea Piers into an inspiring night filled with music, art, and revelry, where more than 250 of New York’s most coveted corporate leaders, philanthropists, educators, and socialites gathered to support EHTP’s after school and summer programs for hundreds of youth and families in East Harlem.

We are thrilled to report that by the evening’s end, EHTP had surpassed our fundraising goal for the event. Acclaimed author Calvin Trillin served as emcee. Co-chairing were famed restaurateur Lili Lynton and Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company President Bill Wilson. Honorary Co-Chairs Joyce B. Dinkins and Mary D. Lindsay also contributed to the event’s tremendous success. Adding to the evening’s festivities was the exciting announcement of East Harlem Tutorial Program’s charter school, set to open in fall 2011.

For a closer look at how EHTP is changing the odds and changing lives watch our video below.

Pro bono video production done by Ron Fried and Rich Collier.

For more information please contact Colman at info@ehtp.org.