CAREEER EMPOWERMENT DAY
MARCH 23, 2024
AWARE NYC kicked off our partnership with TAHP to support young mothers in Brooklyn. They received expert career advice, resume tips, and participated in interactive sessions with our HR experts. TAHP kids enjoyed music, crafts and games while their moms focused on their futures. Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday, March 23!
FALL FUNDRAISER
OCTOBER 25TH, 2017
FALL FUNDRAISER
OCTOBER 26TH, 2016
SPRING SERVICE EVENT AT THE JERICHO PROJECT
APRIL 30TH, 2016
WOMEN'S HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
FOR
ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY & VETERANS
MARCH 22ND, 2016
On March 22nd, AWARE hosted a Women's Health Symposium for Active Duty Military and Veterans in partnership with Women Veterans and Families Network. Our friends at RMA (Reproductive Medicine Associates) graciously sponsored the event. It was an evening of presentations by experts discussing key women's health issues and how they specifically impact female Active Duty Military and Veterans with a question and answer period after the panel.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a fellow in reproductive endocrinology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and RMA of New York. She will be discussing reproductive health issues facing active duty military and veterans. Topics will range from fertility preservation to low tech and high tech treatments up to and including in vitro fertilization.
Amanda Rodriguez is a finance supervisor and expert in insurance coverage and benefits. She will speak about understanding coverage policies and about programs available to help female veterans meet their reproductive needs.
Karolina Dehnhard, Esq., is counsel in the Family Law Department of Budd Larner, P.C. Ms. Dehnhard focuses her practice on matrimonial law, including divorce, prenuptials, child custody, parenting time, alimony, child support and domestic violence issues.
Phil Chronakis, Esq., is a healthcare litigator, having represented hospitals, physician practices, and healthcare providers in all facets of dispute resolution; and defending providers in licensure, medical staff hearing, white collar criminal investigations, and fraud & abuse matters. Mr. Chronakis has specialized in IVF and surrogacy issues for over a decade, defending surrogacy lawyers, IVF physicians, and patients alike in disputes involving opponents of medically enhanced reproductive freedom, and health insurance carriers' refusal to cover certain IVF procedures.
Dr. Irina Komarovskaya is the Military Family Clinic director and a clinical assistant professor in NYU Langone’s Department of Psychiatry. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Bellevue Hospital and another at NYU Langone. Dr. Komarovskaya joined the Military Family Clinic in 2012, helping to establish its robust clinical program. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic stress, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She will talk about common challenges along with some suggestions and solutions for addressing those challenges.
United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Kerry Karwan - Chief of Contingency Planning and Force Readiness. Ms. Karwan will be discussing the Pentagon's $150 million pilot program to cover sperm and egg-freezing for active duty troops.
Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a fellow in reproductive endocrinology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and RMA of New York. She will be discussing reproductive health issues facing active duty military and veterans. Topics will range from fertility preservation to low tech and high tech treatments up to and including in vitro fertilization.
Amanda Rodriguez is a finance supervisor and expert in insurance coverage and benefits. She will speak about understanding coverage policies and about programs available to help female veterans meet their reproductive needs.
Karolina Dehnhard, Esq., is counsel in the Family Law Department of Budd Larner, P.C. Ms. Dehnhard focuses her practice on matrimonial law, including divorce, prenuptials, child custody, parenting time, alimony, child support and domestic violence issues.
Phil Chronakis, Esq., is a healthcare litigator, having represented hospitals, physician practices, and healthcare providers in all facets of dispute resolution; and defending providers in licensure, medical staff hearing, white collar criminal investigations, and fraud & abuse matters. Mr. Chronakis has specialized in IVF and surrogacy issues for over a decade, defending surrogacy lawyers, IVF physicians, and patients alike in disputes involving opponents of medically enhanced reproductive freedom, and health insurance carriers' refusal to cover certain IVF procedures.
Dr. Irina Komarovskaya is the Military Family Clinic director and a clinical assistant professor in NYU Langone’s Department of Psychiatry. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Bellevue Hospital and another at NYU Langone. Dr. Komarovskaya joined the Military Family Clinic in 2012, helping to establish its robust clinical program. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic stress, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She will talk about common challenges along with some suggestions and solutions for addressing those challenges.
United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Kerry Karwan - Chief of Contingency Planning and Force Readiness. Ms. Karwan will be discussing the Pentagon's $150 million pilot program to cover sperm and egg-freezing for active duty troops.
FALL FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 27TH, 2015
This year’s benefit was a Masquerade Ball - a lavish evening of spirits and hors d’oeuvres hat benefited some amazing female veterans. It was an evening of mystery and intrigue where guests enjoyed THE SPIN, THE PULL
and the mysterious DEN in the back where secrets were reveled and sweets were had by those lucky enough to entice their way in. It was a conundrum, an illusion, a night of spirits and great wine, a night of reminiscing with old friends and making new ones. It was not just another NYC party, it was an experience with great purpose. The evening benefited courageous women who have protected us, our country and given us freedom.
and the mysterious DEN in the back where secrets were reveled and sweets were had by those lucky enough to entice their way in. It was a conundrum, an illusion, a night of spirits and great wine, a night of reminiscing with old friends and making new ones. It was not just another NYC party, it was an experience with great purpose. The evening benefited courageous women who have protected us, our country and given us freedom.
Special Thanks to Linda for creating the invitation
Linda McKee
Creative Director / Co-owner of Pixelette Studios
http://pixelettestudios.com
Linda McKee
Creative Director / Co-owner of Pixelette Studios
http://pixelettestudios.com
SUMMER CAMP SUPER SATURDAY WITH CCC STUDENTS
SATURDAY MAY 16TH, 2015
A morning of relay races, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, and traditional camp food that helped the girls excited about their upcoming summer at Camp Holy Child!
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION MARCH 18TH, 2015
On Wednesday March 18th, AWARE hosted a special documentary screening of "First Generation" and an enlightening panel discussion afterwards.
The documentary film tells the story of four high school students who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities by pursuing a college education. It explores the problem of college access faced by first generation and low-income students and how their success has major implications for the future of our nation.
Panelist biographies:
Dr. Jaimie Krause - New Jersey Program Director, America Needs You
America Needs You is a national non-profit aimed at connecting ambitious first-generation college students with career development resources. Dr. Krause has served in a variety of roles related to student development and support including instruction, curriculum development, counseling, program evaluation, and research. Prior to joining the America Needs You family, Jaimie spent ten years teaching college courses in learning and study strategies and developmental psychology to undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, Austin Community College, and most recently, the City College of New York. She still teaches program evaluation and career counseling part-time at City College in the Graduate Psychology Department.
Angelo Ortiz - Director of School Culture, Inwood Academy
Angelo Ortiz is the Director of School Culture at the Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School in Northern Manhattan. He is also the current Chairperson of the UNIDOS Coalition, a partnership of 30 individuals and organizations in Washington Heights and Inwood. Born and raised in Washington Heights to a Dominican family, Angelo obtained his MSW from Columbia University (1996). He has dedicated his career to serving inner-city youth in various capacities including clinical therapist, advocate, and community mobilization trainer. Angelo is a member of the Coalition Advisory Committee of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. He also serves on the steering committee of the New York Alcohol Policy Alliance where he is involved in an effort to remove alcohol advertising from the New York City Transit System. He is President of the Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center’s Board of Trustees, and he currently lives in the Riverdale section of the Bronx with his wife, Christine, and his three children: Noella (13), Isabella (6), and Lucas (4).
Mercedes Sanchez - Style Expert and Founder of BeChicMag.com
Mercedes Sanchez is a style and beauty expert, spokesperson, and the founding editor of BeChicMag.com- a blog and digital lifestyle channel covering the latest in beauty, fashion and entertainment. She shares her expertise on networks such as NBC New York, CBS, Univision and Telemundo. She is also a Cornelia Connelly Center graduate.
Dr. Arlene Torres - Director of the Chancellor’s Latino Faculty Initiative in Academic Affairs, CUNY
Dr. Arlene Torres is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Africana and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies at Hunter College, and Vice-President/President-Elect of the Puerto Rican Studies Association. Torres received her PhD and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in Caribbean, Latina/Latino, and Latin American Studies.
The documentary film tells the story of four high school students who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities by pursuing a college education. It explores the problem of college access faced by first generation and low-income students and how their success has major implications for the future of our nation.
Panelist biographies:
Dr. Jaimie Krause - New Jersey Program Director, America Needs You
America Needs You is a national non-profit aimed at connecting ambitious first-generation college students with career development resources. Dr. Krause has served in a variety of roles related to student development and support including instruction, curriculum development, counseling, program evaluation, and research. Prior to joining the America Needs You family, Jaimie spent ten years teaching college courses in learning and study strategies and developmental psychology to undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, Austin Community College, and most recently, the City College of New York. She still teaches program evaluation and career counseling part-time at City College in the Graduate Psychology Department.
Angelo Ortiz - Director of School Culture, Inwood Academy
Angelo Ortiz is the Director of School Culture at the Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School in Northern Manhattan. He is also the current Chairperson of the UNIDOS Coalition, a partnership of 30 individuals and organizations in Washington Heights and Inwood. Born and raised in Washington Heights to a Dominican family, Angelo obtained his MSW from Columbia University (1996). He has dedicated his career to serving inner-city youth in various capacities including clinical therapist, advocate, and community mobilization trainer. Angelo is a member of the Coalition Advisory Committee of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. He also serves on the steering committee of the New York Alcohol Policy Alliance where he is involved in an effort to remove alcohol advertising from the New York City Transit System. He is President of the Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center’s Board of Trustees, and he currently lives in the Riverdale section of the Bronx with his wife, Christine, and his three children: Noella (13), Isabella (6), and Lucas (4).
Mercedes Sanchez - Style Expert and Founder of BeChicMag.com
Mercedes Sanchez is a style and beauty expert, spokesperson, and the founding editor of BeChicMag.com- a blog and digital lifestyle channel covering the latest in beauty, fashion and entertainment. She shares her expertise on networks such as NBC New York, CBS, Univision and Telemundo. She is also a Cornelia Connelly Center graduate.
Dr. Arlene Torres - Director of the Chancellor’s Latino Faculty Initiative in Academic Affairs, CUNY
Dr. Arlene Torres is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Africana and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies at Hunter College, and Vice-President/President-Elect of the Puerto Rican Studies Association. Torres received her PhD and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in Caribbean, Latina/Latino, and Latin American Studies.
PROHIBITION PARTY- FALL FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 28TH, 2014
- SPECIAL THANKS -
Tracy Collins, threeCeeMedia.com - Rob Hadley - Hardings Kitchen and Bar
The Saloon League Jazz Band (Lars Haake, Daniela Schaechter & Rob Duguay) - Magnolia Cupcakes -
Purity Vodka - McCabes Wine & Spirits, RPG - Kira & Alana Copperman - Heather & Felix Baker -
Barbara & Jimmy Frischling - The Finkelstein Foundation - Arnold Karp - Josh Beckerman
Tracy Collins, threeCeeMedia.com - Rob Hadley - Hardings Kitchen and Bar
The Saloon League Jazz Band (Lars Haake, Daniela Schaechter & Rob Duguay) - Magnolia Cupcakes -
Purity Vodka - McCabes Wine & Spirits, RPG - Kira & Alana Copperman - Heather & Felix Baker -
Barbara & Jimmy Frischling - The Finkelstein Foundation - Arnold Karp - Josh Beckerman
This year’s benefit was a PROHIBITION PARTY - an elegant evening of food and libations. It was not just another NYC party, it was an experience. A speakeasy in 2014. The music, the drinks, the games, the flappers, the flirters, the mysterious VIP room in the back where stories were made by those lucky enough to get in. It was a night of spirits and great wine. A night of reminiscing with old friends and making new ones. What's most enticing is that all your enjoyment not only benefited you, but the girls at Cornelia Connelly Center - young girls at risk in our community, girls who through your generosity will be given a chance to grow into healthy and happy women, women who give back to others as you have given to them. No one left empty handed!
SEX TRAFFICKING EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2014
To wrap up our year-long partnership with Restore NYC, on Tuesday night, AWARE hosted an eye-opening panel discussion about sex-trafficking. Moderated by the phenomenal Executive Director of Restore, the panel featured sex-trafficking experts from the NYPD and the DA's office, a sexual addictions experts and an sex-trafficking survivor who shared her inspiring personal story. The enlightening evening ended with a call to action...attendees were urged to reach out to Restore to be connected to opportunities to help economically-empower survivors, advocate for better laws and volunteer at their safehouse. We ended the evening by announcing that through money raised at last year's benefit, AWARE will fund a makeover of Restore's counseling room where survivors receive their therapy and treatment. We feel so fortunate to have partnered with Restore -- a phenomenal organization assisting and empowering deserving survivors of sex-trafficking.
AWARE KIDS BAKE SALE - MAY 31, 2014
SAFEHOUSE MAKEOVER EVENT- APRIL 26TH, 2014
The Women of AWARE partnered with RESTORE NYC which works to end sex trafficking in New York and restore the well-being and independence of foreign-national survivors to transform their Queens safehouse.
At the event, we helped residents update their home to create a serene, safe sanctuary. We reorganized, painted and helped them personalize their common areas and personal living spaces.
At the event, we helped residents update their home to create a serene, safe sanctuary. We reorganized, painted and helped them personalize their common areas and personal living spaces.
AN EVENING OF ART, TASTINGS & MUSIC - OCTOBER 23RD, 2013
The women of AWARE would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the Evening of Art, Tastings & Music fundraiser on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 at Bernarducci.Meisel Gallery to benefit Restore NYC.
EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDED: Qui Tequila, Premier Cru, The Royal Promotion Group, Treat House, Gansevoort Turks& Caicos , Viceroy Hotel Group, The Brooklyn Nets, Exhale, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, New York Vintners, Spigolo, Physique 57, Salon AKS, Christineats, Vin et Fleurs, The Comic Strip Live, Kings Carriage House, Heather & Felix Baker, Donna & Jeffrey Laikind, Judy & Michael Sanders, Georgie Whitkin, Protoma Daryanani, Maura & Kevin Sheridan, Laura & Jim Malley, Jordy & Brian Feldman, Alana Serota & David Mayman, Laura & Ben Hakim, Kira & Alan Copperman
EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDED: Qui Tequila, Premier Cru, The Royal Promotion Group, Treat House, Gansevoort Turks& Caicos , Viceroy Hotel Group, The Brooklyn Nets, Exhale, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, New York Vintners, Spigolo, Physique 57, Salon AKS, Christineats, Vin et Fleurs, The Comic Strip Live, Kings Carriage House, Heather & Felix Baker, Donna & Jeffrey Laikind, Judy & Michael Sanders, Georgie Whitkin, Protoma Daryanani, Maura & Kevin Sheridan, Laura & Jim Malley, Jordy & Brian Feldman, Alana Serota & David Mayman, Laura & Ben Hakim, Kira & Alan Copperman
FREEDOM HOUSE WOMEN'S HEALTH FAIR - SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2013
The Freedom House Women's Health Fair was on Saturday, September 24th and featured a "Care for Yourself, Care for Your Family, Care for Your Future" theme with one third informative lecture, one third interactive booths and one third wellness activities. The event connected Freedom House residents to experts in the following areas:
- health (doctors, nurses, dentists, nurse practitioners, etc)
- mental health (with a focus on stress relief)
- relaxation (such as yoga, meditation, massage)
- wellness (nutrition, physical/occupational therapy) and
- resource advocacy (social workers familiar with East Harlem).
It was an incredibly rewarding and informative afternoon for everyone involved!
- health (doctors, nurses, dentists, nurse practitioners, etc)
- mental health (with a focus on stress relief)
- relaxation (such as yoga, meditation, massage)
- wellness (nutrition, physical/occupational therapy) and
- resource advocacy (social workers familiar with East Harlem).
It was an incredibly rewarding and informative afternoon for everyone involved!
FREEDOM HOUSE FAMILY CARNIVAL - APRIL 13TH, 2013
AWARE organized and hosted an amazing Family Carnival for the residents of Freedom House, the country's only domestic violence shelter for disabled residents. The Carnival featured face-painting, glitter tattoos, a photo booth, basketball, live music, cotton-candy and even an appearance by Elmo! The nearly 135 residents and approximately 35 AWARE volunteers had an incredible time and the smiles on the faces of the children were so incredibly rewarding!
DESSERT, DRINKS & DANCING FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 18TH, 2012
The women of AWARE would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the Dessert, Drinks & Dancing fundraiser on Thursday, October 18th, 2012, at Bar 13 to benefit Barrier Free Living’s Freedom House. Due to our supporters' overwhelming generosity, we raised
over $25,000 for disabled domestic violence victims and their families.
Event sponsors included: ABS, AG Kitchen, Ark Restaurants, Baked by Melissa, Barbara Lincoln, Barri Rafferty, Bliss, Box Butler, Branded Restaurants USA, Christina Yi, Classic Kids Photopraphy, Coach, CO Bigelow, Comedy Central, Comic Strip, Dante Sabitino, Dave Koz, Dean's Restaurant, Donna & Jeffrey Laikind, Dry Bar, Eddie's Bike Shop, Ellen Moskowitz, Eric Lee Painting, Ess-a-Bagel, Eva Schervico, Exceed Physical Culture, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Franchi, Georgetown Cupcakes, Hallie Rosenblum Personal Organization, Heather & Felix Baker, Interior Foliage, James Frischling, Jamie deRoy & Friends, Jordy & Brian Feldman, Josh Groban, Kim Ross Nutrition, La Mano Pottery, Lani Serota & David Mayman, Lara Magzan, Laura & Ben Hakim, Laura Torrado, Lenny Marcus, Leshem Loft, Levain Bakery, Little Maestros, Lush, Magnolia Bakery, Magpie, Mario Badescu, Maurice Abrams Personal Training, Members Only, Michael & Judy Sanders, Michael Molinoff Photography, Mindy & Nat Tindel, Mitchell London Foods, Mondani Handbags, Molton Brown, The New York Giants, The New York Jets, Olga Star Photography, Organic Avenue, Paul Jarrod Frank, MD PC, Pernod Ricard, Peter and the Starcatcher, Premier Cru, Protima Daryanani, Randy Humela, Reebok Sports Club, Salon West, Salt of the Earth Bakery, Sara Jane Mercer, 16 Handles, Stick Figure Productions, Stoopher and Boots, Soul Cycle, Think Closet, Tolani Restaurant, Two Little Red Hens, Ugg, Vai Restaurant, Viento Jewelry, Vin et Fleurs, William Greenberg Desserts, Yarok Beauty Kitchen
over $25,000 for disabled domestic violence victims and their families.
Event sponsors included: ABS, AG Kitchen, Ark Restaurants, Baked by Melissa, Barbara Lincoln, Barri Rafferty, Bliss, Box Butler, Branded Restaurants USA, Christina Yi, Classic Kids Photopraphy, Coach, CO Bigelow, Comedy Central, Comic Strip, Dante Sabitino, Dave Koz, Dean's Restaurant, Donna & Jeffrey Laikind, Dry Bar, Eddie's Bike Shop, Ellen Moskowitz, Eric Lee Painting, Ess-a-Bagel, Eva Schervico, Exceed Physical Culture, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Franchi, Georgetown Cupcakes, Hallie Rosenblum Personal Organization, Heather & Felix Baker, Interior Foliage, James Frischling, Jamie deRoy & Friends, Jordy & Brian Feldman, Josh Groban, Kim Ross Nutrition, La Mano Pottery, Lani Serota & David Mayman, Lara Magzan, Laura & Ben Hakim, Laura Torrado, Lenny Marcus, Leshem Loft, Levain Bakery, Little Maestros, Lush, Magnolia Bakery, Magpie, Mario Badescu, Maurice Abrams Personal Training, Members Only, Michael & Judy Sanders, Michael Molinoff Photography, Mindy & Nat Tindel, Mitchell London Foods, Mondani Handbags, Molton Brown, The New York Giants, The New York Jets, Olga Star Photography, Organic Avenue, Paul Jarrod Frank, MD PC, Pernod Ricard, Peter and the Starcatcher, Premier Cru, Protima Daryanani, Randy Humela, Reebok Sports Club, Salon West, Salt of the Earth Bakery, Sara Jane Mercer, 16 Handles, Stick Figure Productions, Stoopher and Boots, Soul Cycle, Think Closet, Tolani Restaurant, Two Little Red Hens, Ugg, Vai Restaurant, Viento Jewelry, Vin et Fleurs, William Greenberg Desserts, Yarok Beauty Kitchen