Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable French Masquerade at DANIEL on October 29th
October 29, 2024

85th Anniversary Gala

DANIEL 60 East 65th Street New York, NY 10065
October 29, 2024
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Ticket sales are open once again after unprecedented interest in our 85th Anniversary celebration. If you previously tried to buy tickets, please try again as we’ve opened up more tickets. To inquire or purchase a table, please email events@faafc.org
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Join us for an elegant Black-Tie French Masquerade evening at DANIEL as we celebrate the 85th Anniversary of French-American Aid for Children. Join us for a champagne reception, followed by an exquisite four-course dinner and an exciting silent auction.

This year’s event will honor Hon. Judy Harris Kluger, CEO of Sanctuary for Families & Katherine Gage Boulud, Vice President of Spoons Across America.

Together, let’s continue our mission of making a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children in both France and the USA. We look forward to your attendance and support on this very special occasion! As Daniel is an intimate venue, tickets are limited.

$350 per dinner ticket is non-deductible. Additional donations are 100% tax deductible. Tax receipts will be sent in November following the event.

By purchasing an online ticket, the purchaser agrees to the 3% credit card transaction fee that is added to automatically. To reduce or avoid this fee, you may email events@faafc.org to set up a wire transfer or submit a check (before Oct 18th): 150 E 58th Street, FL 27 New York, NY 10155.

In cases of cancellation, table and ticket purchases are non-refundable but fully tax-deductible.

HONOREES

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Hon. Judy Harris Kluger

Chief Executive Officer - Sanctuary for Families

Since assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer at Sanctuary for Families in 2014, Judge Kluger has
secured substantial new sources of private and public funding, growing the agency budget from
approximately $15 million to $32 million today. Under her leadership, Sanctuary’s Legal Center launched
new programs to address the unique needs of college sexual assault survivors, incarcerated gender
violence survivors, and Orthodox Jewish survivors. Sanctuary has also expanded its innovative Economic
Empowerment Program, launched the first worker coop initiative, realigned the organization’s clinical
practice to a family-focused, evidence-based therapeutic model, and shifted all services to virtual
platforms to increase client accessibility. Most recently, Judge Kluger worked with staff and the Board to
develop a three-year strategic plan focused on impact, excellence, and equity.

Prior to joining Sanctuary, Judge Kluger served 25 years as a judge in New York State, ultimately as the
Chief of Policy and Planning, a position through which she oversaw New York State’s 300 problem-
solving courts. She currently serves on the Manhattan District Attorney’s Special Victims Division
Advisory Committee, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV)
Advisory Council, the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts, and the advisory
board of New York Nonprofit Media. Judge Kluger is also a member of the Chief Judge’s Justice Task
Force and the Independent Commission on NYC Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform.

Recognized with numerous awards, Judge Kluger has received the New York State Bar Association’s 2013
Award for Excellence in Public Service, the New York Women’s Bar Association’s 2019 President’s Special
Award, and the Fund for Modern Courts’ 2020 Career Public Service Award. In 2022 and 2023, she was
featured in City & State’s Nonprofit Power 100.

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Katherine Gage Boulud

Vice-President of the Board of Directors - Spoons Across America

French American Aid for Children is proud to honor Katherine Gage Boulud as the recipient of this year’s Simone Ailbert Smith Award for her excellent work advancing children’s nutrition education and promoting family meals in underserved communities.

Spoons Across America is dedicated to educating children, teachers, and families about the benefits of healthy eating. At the heart of their mission is a belief that every child deserves access to healthy, nutritious food as well as the knowledge to make informed choices about what they eat. Reaching over 20,000 children in New York City and across the nation, offering their Food Exploration Project free for Schools. SAA aims to create a generation of health-conscious individuals who appreciate the importance of balanced eating. They go beyond the classroom, including families, schools, and communities in a collaborative effort to promote better eating habits. The goal is not just to teach children about nutrition but to inspire a lifelong love for wholesome food.

As the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Spoons Across America, Katherine’s background as a chef in fine cuisine for Michelin starred restaurants and passion for nutrition are combined for the common goal of educating children to make healthier food decisions. Her work spans from teaching nutrition in classrooms to lobbying for food policy change with school boards nationwide and the Department of Education. She believes teaching children about healthy eating from a young age is fundamental in establishing the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and outlook on the world. Beyond her charity work, Katherine is the global brand ambassador for Boulud restaurants, assisting with special projects and community outreach. She is also a devoted wife and mother of two.

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MASTER OF CEREMONY

Tanya Rivero

Tanya Rivero Warren

Anchor/Reporter WABC-TV

Tanya Rivero Warren is the Weekend Evening Co-Anchor at WABC-TV, Eyewitness News, on Channel 7. She anchors alongside Joe Torres every Saturday & Sunday evening at 6 and 11 pm. She reports Monday through Wednesday for the daytime newscasts.

Previously, Tanya was an anchor/correspondent for CBS News where she reported and anchored for national newscasts and on CBS News streaming. Before that, she was the host of Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero on The Wall Street Journal's digital channel, WSJ Live. She began her network career at ABC News as an anchor/correspondent where she anchored ABC News NowAmerica This Morning; and World News Now. She reported for Good Morning AmericaNightlineWorld News with Diane Sawyer, and Weekend World News with David Muir. Before joining ABC News, Rivero was a reporter and fill-in anchor for WCBS-TV.

Tanya is a graduate of Yale University and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. She danced professionally with the New York City Ballet before college. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Christopher Warren, and their two sons.

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Corporate Donors

Our heartfelt thanks you to our sponsors for their generous support in pursuing our mission to make Children Come First !

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