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The New York City Event Marked the Culmination of Fundraising Efforts Aimed at Empowering Underserved Communities Through the Transformative Power of Education
MIAMI, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future," "FABF"), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged and underprivileged children, has successfully raised $400,000 during their March 14th fundraiser. This event, held in the heart of New York City, aimed to benefit the Foundation's scholarships and STEAM project-based programs.
The highly anticipated, exclusive event showcased an array of exquisite hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, accompanied by captivating live music and provided unparalleled networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. The evening also featured opulent live and silent auctions, a stunning art exhibition, phenomenal entertainers, and an inspiring testimonial from a past scholarship recipient at Columbia University, culminating in an unforgettable and remarkable experience.
The event had an impressive star-studded lineup of hosts including Emmy Award-winning Fox 13 News Anchor and Actress, Amy Nay; For A Bright Future Board Member and Managing Director of Investment Banking at TD Cowen, Davies Beller; and Tracey Shaw, For A Bright Future Event Chair, former Executive at WWE, and current Co-founder and President of Digital Joy. Their presence and incredible energy created an atmosphere that was both welcoming and utterly enjoyable.
The Foundation received tremendous support from a diverse array of individual donors and businesses, as well as an impressive roster of large corporate sponsors. From the powerhouse presence of Black Dragon Capital℠ LLC and Greenberg Traurig LLP to the support of BECU, Amerant Bank, PayMaple LLC, TD Cowen, and Sagewind Capital LLC, their generous contributions were pivotal in propelling the Foundation towards an extraordinary fundraising achievement of $400,000. This remarkable backing will enable For A Bright Future to take substantial steps forward in furthering its mission and creating a positive impact in underserved communities nationwide.