At the 2009 A Celebration to Benefit New York Kids:

• Over 1,200 people gathered to show their support.
• Youth, I.N.C. and 17 partner nonprofit organizations participated.
• Collectively, over $1.1 million was raised.
• On average $65,374 was raised by each of the nonprofits participating.
• More than 45,000 New York City children and youth were impacted.

Here is what some of our participants have to say about Youth, I.N.C. and the Celebration program:

“Thanks to the Youth, I.N.C. team for all your hard work, perseverance and commitment to our organizations. Thanks to the partner organizations for your work with the children of New York City. It is inspiring to be part of this collaborative effort with you!”

Beth Rasin, Executive Director, PowerPlay NYC, Inc.

“Thank you to Youth, I.N.C for making this wonderful event possible. We are proud to be one of the partner organizations and to stand with the other terrific and committed organizations that serve New York City youth.”

Jackie Pine, Executive Director, Early Stages Program, Inc.

“In my role as liaison between Youth, I.N.C. and The Field Center, I would like to thank Youth, I.N.C. for its generous support of our small organization. We are very happy to be part of the fortunate group of nonprofits benefitting from your program of workshops, as well as the assistance of a personal coach. It was great to celebrate together in one room. We all enjoyed the evening very much, had the opportunity to talk to each other, meet new people, have something great to eat, and be part of a compelling presentation.”

Tricia Kalinowski, Co-Chair, The Field Center for Children's Integrated Development