Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, hosted its twenty second annual profit gala Could 29 in New York Metropolis, elevating $3.3 million to assist its mission of serving to youngsters develop smarter, stronger, and kinder. This yr’s theme, “Stronger Collectively: Constructing Resilient Hearts & Minds,” emphasised the group’s ongoing dedication to equipping youngsters and caregivers with the instruments they should navigate adversity.
The night, held at Cipriani forty second Avenue, was hosted by Emmy and Grammy Award winner Christopher Jackson and featured particular appearances from Sesame Avenue Muppets, comic John Oliver, and singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who delivered a musical efficiency.
Along with the funds raised on the occasion, Sesame Workshop obtained a $1.5 million grant from New York Life to additional its work supporting youngsters dealing with bereavement and grief — a long-standing space of collaboration between the 2 organizations.
“It’s so particular to come back collectively and have a good time our shared dedication to assist youngsters deal with challenges huge and small – and to honor some distinctive individuals who have carried out a lot to assist youngsters sit up for sunnier days,” says Sherrie Westin, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop.
The gala additionally acknowledged two honorees for his or her management and influence. Darren Walker, President of The Ford Basis, obtained the Joan Ganz Cooney Award for his philanthropic management and advocacy for equitable entry to education. The award was introduced by Sesame Workshop Board Chair Gaby Sulzberger, Michael Peterson of the Peter G. Peterson Basis, and Large Hen.
The New York Life Basis accepted the Civic Management Award for its partnership with Sesame Workshop in creating assets for households navigating grief. Craig DeSanto, Chair, President & CEO of New York Life, accepted the award, introduced by journalist Katie Couric.
“Understanding demise and expressing how they really feel may be troublesome for younger youngsters,” says Hillary Sturdy, Chief Growth Officer at Sesame Workshop. “We’re grateful for New York Life Basis’s partnership to create much-needed grief assets, and for his or her dedication to serving to youngsters and households nationwide.”
The profit was supported by Sesame Workshop’s Visionary Companions — Joan Ganz Cooney, New York Life, Shou Chew, and Vivian Kao — and its Neighborhood Heroes, together with Simply Play Cares, Christy and John Mack, Ogden CAP Properties, and Pfizer Inc.
Proceeds from the gala will assist Sesame Workshop proceed creating impactful instructional content material and group outreach applications in additional than 150 nations.
For extra data, go to sesame.org.
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