"One Goal: Healing for All Children" Will Include a Gala and Auction with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres to Benefit The New York Center for Children.
NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 27th, The New York Center for Children (NYCC) will host its Annual Spring Benefit between 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. at The Peninsula New York in New York City. This year celebrates NYCC's 31st 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, NYCC will honor NYCC's Therapeutic Team for their resilience, determination, courage and teamwork in healing children. NYCC's Team is: Edward Greenblatt, PhD, Rebecca Jacobs, LCSW, Carol Lituma, LMSW, Sarah McNamara, LCSW, Shantell Perkins, LMSW and Christina Reich-Murray, LMSW.
"We are thrilled to announce this year's Spring Event: One Goal: Healing for All Children," said Kris Tziazas, Chair 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. We are thrilled to be honoring our Therapeutic Team for their dedicated service to children."
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 features deluxe stays at The Peninsula New York and The Peninsula London, Sunday Buffet for 4 at Clement Restaurant, and Drinks for 4 at Pen Top, The Peninsula New York's sophisticated rooftop bar, among other luxury items. World class athletes will be in attendance.
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: https://newyorkcenterforchildren.org/nyccs-annual-spring-celebration-2026/
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.
Media Contact
Christine Crowther, The New York Center for Children, 1 (212) 517-3012 201, [email protected], https://newyorkcenterforchildren.org/
SOURCE The New York Center for Children
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