Over 2000 women gather at 22nd Celebrating Women® Breakfast
to raise more than $1.3 million

New York —On Thursday, May 14, 2009, The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF®) drew over 2000 women and men and announced the launch of its new initiative, RISE-NYC! at the 22nd annual Celebrating Women® Breakfast at the New York Hilton. The community event raised more than $1.3 million to fund the work of its grantee partners who work tirelessly on behalf of New York City’s low-income women and girls.

At the Breakfast, NYWF® celebrated the accomplishments of trailblazing women. This year’s honorees were: Ambassador Swanee Hunt, whose illustrious career as a diplomat, professor, and philanthropist spans decades; Grammy Award winner Angèlique Kidjo, one of the most electrifying performers in pop music and UNICEF and OXFAM goodwill Ambassador; Lilly Ledbetter, whose indefatigable advocacy for pay equity led to the creation of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law by President Obama on January 29, 2009; and Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner as well as Oscar nominee, Queen Latifah, acclaimed actress, musician, model and entrepreneur. [Read More]