Sentences with phrase «doubled as a fundraiser»

Since 2010, the organization has challenged top Manhattan architecture firms to come up with whimsical yet practical winter shelters for homeless cats living on the city's streets; the awards ceremonies doubled as fundraisers for Manhattan - area trap - neuter - return (TNR) programs.

Zygote is hosting an artist talk with our current resident international artist, Khela Chepape Makgato, which will double as a fundraiser for the community - based programs he runs in his home town.

Not exact matches

Joseph Finnerty, who was appointed to the board last year by Mr. de Blasio, served as one of the sponsors of a May 12 fundraiser that doubled as a party celebrating the Democratic mayor's 55th birthday, according to a disposition released by the city's Conflicts of Interest Board.

While it is widely known that some companies and foreign governments gave money to the foundations, perhaps in an effort to gain favor, one of the key parts of the puzzle hasn't been reported: At least a dozen of those same companies lobbied the State Department, using lobbyists who doubled as major Clinton campaign fundraisers.

The bills ranged from sweeping changes — from measures banning most larger campaign donors from securing state contracts to legislation blocking political consultants from doing double duty as lobbyists — to the more symbolic, such as one that would bring an end to political fundraisers in Albany County during the legislative session.

Oxford Film Festival will be hosting a Halloween Double Feature Bash on October 31st at the Powerhouse, 413 14th Street, from 7 to midnight as their annual fall fundraiser.

Film Independent is a non-profit arts organization that produces the annual Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival; the Spirit Awards pulls double duty as the primary fundraiser for the non-profit's year - round programs while also honoring artist - driven films made with «an economy of means» by filmmakers whose work embodies diversity, innovation and a unique perspective.

Design kid - friendly craft activities that can double as a creative learning experience, but also as a fundraiser.

The International Center of Photography has announced its eight 2015 Infinity Award winners, all of whom will be honored at an awards ceremony — which doubles as ICP's largest annual fundraiser — on April 30 at Pier 60 at the Chelsea Piers in New York.Graciela... Read More

The party doubles as a charity fundraiser, with firm founder W. Mark Lanier and his wife Becky asking guests to bring school supplies or donate money that will go to children in Guatemala.