FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SHELTERING ARMS HONORS WALT CLYDE FRAZIER AND CRAVATH,

SWAINE & MOORE LLP AT ANNUAL GALA
The Next Chapter Raises Over $360,000 for Results-proven Programs in New Yorks Highest-need
Communities
NEW YORK, May 1, 2015 Sheltering Arms held its annual benefit event on April 29th and
honored Walt Clyde Frazier and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP for their philanthropic leadership
and support of New Yorks highest-need communities. The event was co-chaired by Vanguard
sponsors Morgan Stanley and Gail Coleman & Saul Kupferberg.
The Next Chapter highlighted Sheltering Arms significant growth in New York City and its new
name, which was unveiled in February 2015. Formerly Episcopal Social Services, Sheltering Arms
has become of the Citys most recognized providers of Early Childhood Education, mental health,
and juvenile justice reform programs. The new name emphasizes Sheltering Arms legacy of serving
high-need children and families through compassionate and innovative programming from the north
Bronx to Far Rockaway. Throughout the event, attendees became a part of The Next Chapter by
meeting with children served by Sheltering Arms and directly contributing through the Sponsor a
Future initiative.
Children are our greatest natural resources, said Clyde Frazier. He added, They deserve teams of
teachers, supporters, and leaders to reach their goals, and Sheltering Arms has formed an amazing
team. Allen Parker, the Presiding Partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, emphasized his firms
longstanding commitment to Sheltering Arms, saying, We have placed at the disposal of Sheltering
Arms the same resources and expertise that we deploy for our other clients. Through Sheltering
Arms, we are helping to provide access to such basic goods as home life, education, and positive
role models to those who would otherwise lack them.
Proceeds from the event will be used to support Sheltering Arms efforts to deliver innovative
programs that maximize the potential of children and families across New York City. In addition to
Vanguard sponsors Morgan Stanley and Gail Coleman & Saul Kupferberg, the event was generously
supported by Visionary sponsors Jennifer & Peter Wallace and Julie & Bob Daum.
Our staff, board members, and donors have enabled us to dramatically grow in breadth and depth
over the past four years, said Elizabeth McCarthy, CEO. Some of our kids are here tonight to
share their amazing stories and show you the powerful impact of your support.
About Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms strengthens the education, wellbeing, and development of high-need children and
families across the New York metro area. We serve nearly 20,000 people a year from the Bronx to
Far Rockaway. Through compassion, innovation, and partnership, we respond to our communitys
greatest needs and enable individuals to reach the greatest heights of their potential.

Contact:
Mohan Sivaloganathan
Phone: (212) 886-5604
msivaloganathan@shelteringarmsny.org

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