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W Girls Hope for the Holidays

Join the WGIRLS NYC for the 5th Annual  Hope for the Holidays Fiesta Forget about the cold days and get ready for a hot night at: Cantina Latina  243 E 14th Street (b/t 2nd and 3rd), New York City  Thursday, December 10, 2009, 7pm - 10pm Buy now and save!  For a limited time you can purchase advanced tickets for $25 each or 4 tickets for $80 Back to top What you get: - The chance to mix, mingle and celebrate the holidays with hundreds of young professionals and the WGIRLS NYC - The warm feeling of knowing that your presence will make a difference in the life of a disadvantaged child - Open bar from 7-8 pm followed by a night of great drink specials - Festive drinks such as Santa's Sangria, Mistletoe Margaritas and Holiday Mojitos - Excellent music - A chance to win excellent raffle prizes including a free cut and color from Whittemore House Salon, a $250 facial from Skin Laser Solutions and NYC restaurant gift certificates. What you give: This year, with your help, the WGIRLS NYC will purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts for 200 children served by Bellevue Hospital. Children of Bellevue, a non profit organization, helps ease pain, loneliness and other difficult aspects of children's hospital experiences; helps abused or neglected youngsters to cope, recover and heal; advances language development among children at risk of delay; and nurtures children and adolescents hospitalized for psychiatric reasons. If you are unable to attend but would like to sponsor a child for the holidays please make a donation of any amount by clicking here. For every $50 in donations, the WGIRLS can ensure the holiday wishes of one child in need!

Founded by a group of young professional women from Manhattan,  the WGIRLS NYC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving New York’s underprivileged women and children, and, in times of crisis, people in need around the world.

Bachelor/ette Auction by WgirlsNYC at M2 Ultra Lounge

What were my feelings on one of the most anticipated events of the Spring charity season? AMAZING!!

Emilie and Jessi Marquez

May 28th, the WGIRLSNYC hosted the Opportunity Rocks” Bachelor/ette Auction to support the Opportunity Network’s valuable programming.

M2 Lounge 

Over 500 NYC young professionals gathered to mix and mingle at M2 Ultra Lounge to cheer on the lucky bachelor/ettes, and celebrate the start of summer!

To purchase your hot date, there was a silent auction as well as a live auction. The available bachelor/ettes walked around with blinking pins so they were quick to identify. 

If buying a date isn't your thing, the Wgirls also auctioned off weekend stays and gift certificates. 
Belvedere and HobNob supplied a fabulous open bar.  I may have had a few black raspberry martini's. 
Justin Ross Lee chatted with me before being auctioned off. We tried to guesstimate his worth...he figured somewhere near $25 K. He was a pleasure to speak with as always, and his "interns" were quick to refill our empty glasses.
The crowd was good looking and fun...and ready to spend there money on charity.
JR from MTV's "The City" was auctioned off live. Having met him a few times at Brother Jimmy's it was very funny to watch. My friend Emilie proceeded to purchase him for $450. It's for a good cause though, right?
After the auctions ended, the DJ cranked up the music and started a full on dance party. Girls of all ages danced on the stage and couches. Men in suits ordered bottles of champagne and toasted to a successful evening. Favorite line of the night..."I may not have bought you, but can I buy you dinner." CLASSIC

XOXO

Jessi Marquez

As good as its guests

W girls Opportunity Rocks Bachelor/ette Auction

Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the Spring charity season.  TONIGHT, the WGIRLSNYC are hosting the Opportunity Rocks” Bachelor/ette Auction to support the Opportunity Network’s valuable programming. Over 500 NYC young professionals will gather to mix and mingle at M2 Ultra Lounge to cheer on the lucky bachelor/ettes, and celebrate the start of summer!

 

Don’t miss your chance to bid on one of NYC’s most attractive and popular singles.  This year’s group includes JR from MTV’s reality TV series “The City”.

 

The W girls will also be auctioning of AGAIG's favorite celeb: Justin Ross Lee

If you’re not into bidding on the auction, you can try your luck at the raffle, which includes such prizes as an overnight stays at the London and Giraffe Hotels, lingerie baskets, spa certificates, dinners, and more!

 

The main focus of this year’s fundraising is the Opportunity Network. The Opportunity Network is a career development program that creates access for high-performing but underserved public high school students to circles of influence in society.

 

Networking is consistently cited as the number one way to get a new job. But in the current job market it is difficult for experienced, “connected” professionals to get ahead, let alone young people starting out. 

 

This event will also help to fund Harlem RBI’s youth sports.

 

Help us support the well-being of local youth, and have an amazing time doing it!

The Details:

 

Where: M2 Ultra Lounge | 530 W 28th St. New York, NY

 

When: Thursday, May 28th from 7–11 pm

 

Why: To raise funds and awareness for The Opportunity Network and Harlem RBI

 

What:

Open Wine Bar compliments of Hob Nob and Open Vodka Bar compliments of Belvedere Vodka from 7-8 pm.

Music by Vikas & Dimitry!

Raffle prizes

Plus, enjoy all-night admission to M2 Ultra Lounge.

 

Cost:

$35 online at www.wgirlsnyc.com; $45 at the door

XOXO

As good as its guests