Children’s Defense Fund-New York Archives

Children’s Defense Fund Gala With Spike Lee, Star Jones, Rosie Perez And Many More In NY

Last evening Monday, February 29th, 2016, over 275 guests celebrated the achievements of five local high school scholars, who overcame adversities ranging from homelessness and bullying to poverty and physical and verbal abuse, at the Children’s Defense Fund-New York (CDF-NY) annual Beat the Odds® Gala at The Pierre in New York City. Continue reading

Samuel L. Jackson Honored At Children’s Defense Fund Gala

On Monday, February 29, the Children’s Defense Fund-New York (CDF-NY) will host its annual Beat the Odds® Gala—an event that celebrates local students.Continue reading

HW Pick: Children’s Defense Fund NY Hosts Gala 2016

The Children’s Defense Fund-New York (CDF-NY) today announced that its annual Beat the Odds® Gala, an event that celebrates students who have overcome exceptional adversities along their path to success, will be held on Monday, February 29 at The Pierre in New York City. Continue reading