6th Annual Golden Heart Awards

At this year’s Golden Heart Awards God’s Love honored Michael Kors for Lifetime Achievement, Ryan Murphy for Outstanding Service to
the Community, and our volunteer, Cindy Little, for Outstanding Volunteerism. More than 600 people attended the dinner at The Cunard Building, making it the largest and most successful event in our long history.

At the dinner, Michael Kors, the world-renowned, award-winning designer announced his historic $5 million gift to our Expansion Campaign. This gift has helped make the dream of our expansion project a reality.

The evening began with a warm welcome from New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn followed by the viewing of a beautiful film celebrating the history of God’s Love and our amazing volunteers. God’s Love President & CEO Karen Pearl presented the Golden Heart
Award for Outstanding Volunteerism to Cindy Little, a God’s Love kitchen and delivery volunteer.

Actor and singer Gwyneth Paltrow presented the Golden Heart Award for Outstanding Community Service to Ryan Murphy, creator of Nip/Tuck and Glee.

“God’s Love We Deliver has done such important work for over 25 years,” said Mr. Murphy. “They are helping some of the most vulnerable among us…I am honored to be recognized by this amazing organization.”

After a rousing live-auction presided over by Amy Cappallezzo of Christie’s, singer and actress Bette Midler took to the stage and recognized the love, support and community purpose at God’s Love. She then invited Michael Kors to the stage to accept the Golden Heart Award for
Lifetime Achievement.

Before Mr. Kors could speak, Anna Wintour and Blaine Trump joined Ms. Midler on stage. As the buzz in the room grew louder, Ms. Wintour and Ms. Trump announced to a standing ovation that Michael Kors had made a $5 million gift to the God’s Love Expansion Campaign.

As a rendering of the new building played on screens throughout the room, Mr. Kors made his remarks to the evening’s guests.

“God’s Love does life-changing, life-saving work, and it’s been an honor working with the team throughout the years,” says Michael Kors.

“There are so many people living with cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses who need the care and the assistance God’s Love offers. My support for the organization is lifelong and I am proud to be a part of the God’s Love family.”

In recognition of this amazing gift, we will re-name our home in SoHo the Michael Kors Building. Thanks to Michael’s generosity, God’s Love will be able to touch even more lives.

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