"Harmony Heals" Will Include a Gala and Auction with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres to Benefit The New York Center for Children, With Special Guest Tom Sweitzer
NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 9th, The New York Center for Children (NYCC) will host its Annual Spring Benefit between 7:00-9:30 p.m. at The Peninsula New York in New York City. This year marks NYCC's 29th year of helping children heal from abuse and achieve their greatest potential. This benefit will raise funds to assist in the Center's mission of providing trauma-focused therapy services to victims of child abuse, free of charge, for as long as their healing requires.
This year's theme, Harmony Heals, shines a light on the strength and healing power of music for children who have experienced trauma. Special guest for the night, music therapist Tom Sweitzer, gained popularity for his 2023 one-man show, "20 Seconds," where he discusses his childhood. Tom has proven his dedication to helping people face, navigate and overcome life's challenges through music therapy, expressive arts and performance. Tom is co-founder, creative director and head of Music Therapy at "A Place to Be," a non-profit organization offering music therapy in Northern Virginia.
"We are thrilled to announce this year's Spring Event, Harmony Heals," said Christine Rales and Anton Finucane-Courreges, Co-Chairs of The New York Center for Children's Board of Directors. "Our organization works tirelessly to provide trauma-focused therapy services to help children and families heal from abuse. It will be a spectacular night, set against the stunning backdrop of the dazzling Peninsula New York, and we are honored to be joined by our Special Guest, Music Therapist, Tom Sweitzer, to highlight the healing power of music therapy."
The night will include a gala and charity auction with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres being served throughout the night, with all proceeds of the night benefiting the Center. The Charity Auction includes luxury items ranging from one and two-night stays at various The Peninsula locations, including New York, Chicago, and London, to lunch for 12 people in Clement Restaurant in the Private Dining Room at The Peninsula New York, among other items.
The New York Center for Children, founded in 1995, is the only independent center in New York City to provide free, comprehensive evaluation and therapy services to children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse and their families for as long as their healing requires. In addition, NYCC also provides groundbreaking training programs on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of child abuse, attended by medical students, doctors, nurses and first responders worldwide. More than 20,000 professionals have been trained through NYCC's educational programs.
Tickets are on sale to the public for $300 each, and can be purchased at newyorkcenterforchildren.org. All proceeds will benefit The New York Center For Children.
About NYCC
Founded in 1995, NYCC provides trauma-focused therapy services to help children heal from abuse, free of charge, for as long as their healing requires. NYCC offers professional training on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of child abuse. Additionally, NYCC's holistic approach to healing includes tutoring, mentoring and enhancement programs and activities for children. Located on the Upper East Side, NYCC serves children and youth ages 3-24 from all five boroughs of New York City.
About The Peninsula New York
The Peninsula New York is ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, in the heart of New York City's most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhood, in Midtown Manhattan. A 23 story, 1905 landmark building, The Peninsula New York features 233 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and suites, decorated in a classic, contemporary style with art nouveau accents. For additional information on The Peninsula New York please visit www.peninsula.com/newyork.
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SOURCE New York Center for Children (NYCC)
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