10.23.24
/ Events
What a divine evening! On Monday night, God’s Love We Deliver celebrated our 18th annual Golden Heart Awards at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. We are grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the innovative work we are doing to grow our program and reach more New Yorkers in need of medically tailored meals.
Peppermint and Kristin Chenoweth
After a buzzing cocktail hour made possible by sponsors Dry Farm Wines and Dio, Kristin Chenoweth began the night with opening remarks. God’s Love President & CEO David Ludwigson welcomed guests and introduced our new video featuring voices and stories of our clients.
Honorees Sarah Jessica Parker and Pat Costello
Michael Kors presented Sarah Jessica Parker with the Michael Kors Award for Outstanding Philanthropy. Sarah delighted guests by then offering her award to our longtime staff member Pat Costello for her more than 30 years of outstanding service to God’s Love and our clients.
Harry Santa-Olalla
During our live auction, conducted by The Fundraising Guy Harry Santa-Olalla, guests bid on program items to support God’s Love. In a moment of surprise and delight, donor Sam Lombardo announced a $1 million match to the auction.
Chief Philanthropy Officer Stephen Covello, Board member Melba Wilson, Culinary Council member Amanda Freitag, and President & CEO David Ludwigson
Attendees were then seated for a dinner curated by Melba Wilson, the visionary behind Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem and God’s Love Board member.
Honoree Megan Thee stallion
Desiree Perez of Roc Nation presented Megan Thee Stallion with the genLOVE Award for Outstanding Philanthropy, honoring her work on behalf of housing, education, and health in her hometown. Actor Chloe Fineman presented Cole Escola with the Golden Heart Award for Breakthrough Achievement in the Arts.
Chloe Fineman and Cole Escola
The evening concluded with a special performance by Sam Smith, who brought the house down with “Stay with Me,” “Unholy” and a cover of “Time After Time”.
Bee Carrozzini, Sam Smith, Anna Wintour and Christian Cowan
The evening raised more than $4 million, including the surprise $1 million match during the auction by Sam and Dena Lombardo.
LaMont Craig, David Ludwigson, Sam Lombardo and Board of Trustees member James Palazza
In total, the event funded more than 400,000 nutritionally tailored meals for the clients and families of God’s Love.
Marizza Delgado Miss New York, Murray Hill, Peppermint, Michelle Buteau and friends
Seen at the event were Zoey Deutch, Kristin Davis, Nicole Ari Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Chenoweth, Chloe Fineman, Kaitlyn Dever, Cole Escola, Bee Carrozzini, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Michelle Buteau, Peppermint, Murray Hill, Huma Abedin, Brynn Whitfield, Sai De Silva & Luann De Lesseps, and many more.
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View the event program here.
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