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2008 Annual Gala

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Lighthouse, Pier 61
Chelsea Piers, New York City

FPWA's Annual Gala will celebrate our work of strengthening communities throughout New York City and and will honor two New Yorkers for their contributions to the people of our city.

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Honorees:

Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Huyler C. Held, Partner at McLaughlin & Stern LLP. Mr. Held serves as counsel to various not-for-profit corporations and is trustee of several charitable foundations as well as a board member of a number of charitable organizations.

Laura Parsons Pratt Award, Named for FPWA’s former Board member and consummate New Yorker Laura Parsons Pratt, this award is given to outstanding individuals who have made a difference in the lives of women and children.)

  • Yvonne J. Graham is the Special Assistant to the Borough President of Brooklyn and the founder of FPWA member agency the Caribbean Women’s Health Association.

FPWA's Mission Statement

Photo: Youth Day 2007 volunteer recognition

The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies promotes the social and economic well-being of greater New York’s most vulnerable by strengthening human service organizations and advocating for just public policies.