Urban Tech is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation, founded in 1995. Their primary focus is to transfer educational and lifestyle tools to schools and community-based organizations nationwide to promote comprehensive health education, academic performance and workforce preparation.
GALA:
On June 3rd, Urban Tech hosted its annual fundraising gala at the renowned Capitale in lower Manhattan. The evening began with a cocktail reception at 6 pm, followed by dinner and an award ceremony. The gala featured a silent and live auction to further help Urban Tech's fundraising goals.
Proceeds from the evening will expand Urban Tech's "Adopt a School Program", offering individuals and corporations the opportunity to personally connect with schools and have a significant impact on the education of our youth by providing essential educational and technological resources.
EVENT DETAILS:
Maurice DuBois, Co-Anchor of the CBS Morning Show in New York, joined Urban Tech again this year as Master of Ceremonies to welcome guests.
Senator Tom Daschle, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader from South Dakota, presented Urban Tech's Community Leadership Award to Mr. Price.
Senator Tom Daschle 
Senator Tom Daschle gives riveting introduction on behalf of Mr. Price
Hugh B. Price accepted Urban Tech's 2009 Community Leadership Award in recognition of his distinguished career in education and civil rights. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Urban League from 1994 to 2003. Mr. Price is currently the John L. Weinberg/Goldman Sachs Visiting Professor of Public and International Affairs at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Hugh B. Price
Honoree Hugh B. Price and FAB's J.StylesJessica Isaacs, Senior Vice President of American International Underwriters (AIU) and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) presented Pfizer with Urban Tech's Corporate Leadership Award.
Gilberto Rios, Pfizer's State Board of Director of New York, accepted Urban Tech's 2009 Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of Pfizer. Pfizer Corporation received an award for its global leadership in the health care industry and helping Urban Tech expand it's health initiatives in the New York City public schools.
FAB's J.Styles Attends Event - PERSONAL RECAP:
Urban Tech's mission to bridge the gap for disadvantaged youth in providing them with an interactive, technology-based curriculum was acknowledged and celebrated on June 3rd. Corporate seasoned professionals, community leaders, social activists, socialites, and education officials came out to support Urban Tech and its mission to transform the lives of young people. Senator Tom Daschle captured the meaning of the night in one statement, "it is much easier to build a child, than to repair an adult..." With that said, the night was filled with an amazing dinner, live and silent auction, photo ops and laughter!
Check out the event photos to gain a candid view of the night!
FAB's J.Styles on the scene!
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Former NBA Knicks Star, John Starks and FAB's J.Styles
Financial Banker/Urban Tech volunteer for the night, Lade Fadoju
Urban Tech Founder/President, Pat Bransford and FAB's J.Styles
Uptown Magazine's Editor-n-Chief, Keija Minor, Urban Tech's Founder/President, Pat Bransford, and Town & Country Magazine's Alexis Clark
Urban Tech's Founder/President, Pat Bransford and Honoree, Hugh B. Price
FAB's J.Styles, Urban Tech's Founder/President Pat Bransford and Actress Jenny Bransford White
Silent Auction Item: Basketball Clinic with Former NBA Knicks Allstar, John Starks
The Urban Tech Crew
Silent Auction Memorabilia
Silent Auction Exotic Getaways
More Silent Auction Items
Inside the Dinner Room
Urban Tech's Founder/President, Pat Bransford, presents student performers with award
Student Performers
Couture Designer Tyrone Whittell with Urban Tech Board Member and Former NBA Allstar, John Starks
John Starks' Tailor-Made Suit Designed by Tyrone Whittell
Urban Tech's President/Founder Pat Bransford pictured with Pioneer Champions of the Arts world, Barbarlee and Carl Spielvogel (center) and Senator Tom Daschle (right)
Actor and Auctioneer Richard Kind with Urban Tech's Founder/President, Pat Bransford
Urban Tech's Founder/President, Pat Bransford, pictured with couture clothing designer, Tyrone Whittell (left), Former NBA Knicks Allstar, John Starks (center) and CBS News Anchor, Maurice DuBois (right)
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