We're thrilled to announce that Selfhelp’s 2017 Gala was an overwhelming success!  On Wednesday, May 24th, over 600 guests (a new record for Selfhelp!) gathered at The Plaza to pay tribute to three exceptional individuals, Marion Wiesel, Debrah Lee Charatan and Staci Barber.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in this historic evening.   Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, $1.3 million has been raised in support of over 4,500 Holocaust survivors as well as thousands of other vulnerable elderly in our care.
Lori Stokes, Mistress of Ceremonies
The elegant evening was hosted by the award winning WABC NY Eyewitness News Anchor, Lori Stokes, who served as the evening’s Mistress of Ceremonies. Click here to watch the Gala video. 
Board Pres. Raymond V.J. Schrag, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, Honorees Staci Barber and Debrah Lee Charatan, CEO, Stuart C. Kaplan 
The Fran Eizenstat Legacy Award was presented by Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat, to Marion Wiesel.  Wife of the late Elie Wiesel, Marion was honored for her lifelong dedication to bolstering tolerance, advocacy, and education. She helped to translate her husband's writings and co-founded the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity.

Debrah Lee Charatan, Vice Chair of Selfhelp’s Foundation Board was presented with the Caring for Generations Award by Gala Vice Chair, Larry Silverstein.  With her unwavering commitment to assisting survivors and others in need and her extraordinary generosity, Debrah is most deserving of this recognition. 

Staci Barber, Selfhelp Board Member. was presented with the Lifeline of Hope Award by Selfhelp Board member, Carol Lee Levin.  Active and committed, Staci has become ambassador extraordinaire on behalf of survivors and Selfhelp’s other clients, working to provide comfort and dignity for those we serve. 

Adding greatly to the festivities was a dazzling musical performance by the Carpenter family who have wowed audiences throughout the world with their spirited style and amazing talent.
Marion Wiesel receiving the
Fran Eizenstat Legacy Award from Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat

Debrah Lee Charatan receives the Caring for Generations Award from Larry Silverstein

Staci Barber receives the Lifeline of Hope Award from Carol Lee Levin 

Beautiful musical interlude by the Carpenter family  
Our deepest thanks to the 2017 Gala Co-Chairs: John R. Barber, Gretchen & Bennat Berger, Kimberly & Matthew A. Cantor, Steven I. Holm, and Vivian & James Zelter for their outstanding efforts in making this evening a most memorable experience and a tremendous success for Selfhelp and our clients.

We congratulate our wonderful honorees and extend warmest thanks to all for making the Gala a shining evening for the entire Selfhelp family.
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