The Carma Foundation is a non-profit organization geared toward the advancement of women and children in Haiti. Haiti leads the western hemisphere with the highest poverty level amongst any of its neighbors. Grammy nominated Singer and Songwriter Melky Jean founded the Carma Foundation to address the needs of Haiti. Carma has built its legacy and reputation on solid initiatives and successful projects since its inception in 2007. After the wake of the devastating earthquake Carma was one of the first foundations already on the ground and ready to address the needs of the people. Carma’s shoe program has distributed over 25,000 pairs of Crocs shoes and hundreds of donated shoes. From the reconstruction and development of an orphanage/child care center to beauty makeovers, scholarship programs and community outreach programs, the Carma Foundation has remained steadfast in its efforts to restore and give back. Melky Jean’s unyielding commitment and love for her homeland, has inspired an annual tradition; The Geminis Give Back Event, where she dedicates her birthdays to holding fundraisers where in lieu of receiving gifts, donations are made to the Carma Foundation benefiting Haiti.
This year’s Geminis Give Back is extra special as it landmarks Carma’s 5th year. The gala will take place at The Griffin NYC, located at 50 Gansevoort Street, Manhattan, NY 10014. The night will start with a lavish star-studded Red Carpet and will feature the sultry tastes of Haiti provided by NYC’s Top Chef Lucman Pierre, Give aways by Contraband Hats, Couer Brise, followed by music, decadent cake desserts provided by Cakes by Vicky P, a special Carma tribute provided by NY Jet’s Donald Strickland’s Visionary Moments, and a generous night of fundraising where we exercise the joy of giving back!
Geminis Give Back is always a highly anticipated event which has garnered the support of various celebrities such as Patti Labelle, Vivica Fox, Hip Hop Artist Trina, Wyclef Jean, John Starks, 2010’s Miss America Rhima Fakih, Mike Williams from the HBO’s Wire, Al B Sure, VH1’s Basketball Wife Royce Reed, and the Carma Foundation’s own ambassador Hot 97’s Kay Foxx.
This year’s attendees and sponsors include but are not limited to Actor Wood Harris, Miss NJ Ariane Datil, Correspondent Charlie B., Former BET Correspondent Sharon Carpenter, MTV’s Sway, Rapper Maino, Actor Anthony Anderson, Extra’s AJ Calloway, VH1’s Basketball Wife Jennifer Williams, Tashera Simmons, NY Jets Donald Strickland, NY Giants Brandon Bing, sponsors Bingham’s Products, Love Logan Productions, Visionary Moments, Crocs Cares, Cintron Beverage Group, The Griffin, The Damn Salon, and many more.
For more information on the Carma Foundation and this year’s gala visit www.carmafoundation.org.
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