Advocates for NYC's Homeless Moms & Kids To Be Honored at Annual Hearts of Gold Fundraising Gala

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Oct 27, 2015, 07:07 ET

The 2015 Hearts of Gold Gala, "HoG Loves New York," will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. Proceeds from the event fund the nonprofit's mission to "reimagine the future of homeless mothers and their children, together." Sponsorship packages begin at $15,000 and individual Gala tickets start at $750. To participate, call (212) 206-1461 or visit http://www.heartsofgold.org/.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With homelessness in New York City at the highest levels since the Great Depression, one small nonprofit's efforts are making big differences in the lives of the neediest families. Hearts of Gold's purpose is to "reimagine the future of homeless mothers and their children, together." The organization will honor its supporters and raise funds for future efforts at its 19^th annual fundraising gala, "HoG Loves New York." To purchase tickets, visit http://ow.ly/TeCjf.

The 2015 Hearts of Gold Gala will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. The includes a celebrity-studded red carpet, followed by cocktails and dinner, silent and grand auctions, and a spirited after-party. Co-Mistresses of Ceremonies are Soledad O'Brien, Rhonda Ross and Amy Carlson. Awards will be presented during the event, celebrating supporters' commitment to the organization.

"In 21 years, Hearts of Gold has raised more than $9 million to help more than 20,000 homeless mothers and their children transition out of the city's shelter system and thrive on their own. Join us at this year's Gala as we honor our most valuable supporters and reach for a lifetime fundraising goal of $10 million," said Deborah Koenigsberger, Hearts of Gold's Founder & President.

Sponsors of this year's event include American Realty Capital, RCS Capital, Century 21, Deutsch NY, HKS Capital Partners, Lufthansa, Noir et Blanc and Stoli Vodka. Sponsorship packages begin at $15,000 and individual Gala tickets start at $750. To participate, call (212) 206-1461 or visit http://www.heartsofgold.org/.

About Hearts of Gold: Founded in 1994 and incorporated in 2001 by former model, fashion stylist and owner of Noir et Blanc boutique Deborah Koenigsberger, Hearts of Gold (HoG) is a nonprofit whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness among mothers and children in the shelter system. HoG and its charitable thrift boutique, the thrifty HoG, have raised $9 million+ for programs focusing on education, life skills, and community. Koenigsberger and her work have appeared in The New York Times, NY1 News, NBC's Today Show and Epoch Times. The organization's celebrity supporters include Amy Carlson, Kirsten Dunst, Edie Falco, Emme, Marcia Gay Harden, Lawrence Konner, Hoda Kotb, Laura Linney, Soledad O'Brien, Malaak Compton Rock, Rhonda Ross, Susan Sarandon, Ivana Trump, Tamara Tunie and Stevie Wonder.