Posing with Dayanne Danier
Selvish Capers of NY Giants
David Stillman (Execute Director of PPAF) and Charles Antoine Forbin (Consul General of Haiti)
Hors d’oeuvres by Fleurimand Catering
On Thursday, October 4, 2012, Resource Furniture partnered with the Public-Private Alliance Foundation for a fundraiser and silent auction to promote their most recent Haiti initiatives. David Stillman, Executive Director of PPAF introduced their clean-cook stoves and fuels that they are trying to made widely available in Haiti to help improve the health and overall lifestyle of lower class Haitians.
The majority of Haitians cook with charcoal; a method of cooking that severely hurts the environment in Haiti in number of ways. Cooking with charcoal not only deteriorates the respiratory health of the many that use it, but adds to the issue of deforestation in the country. Cutting down so many trees leaves the land vulnerable to landslides and other natural disasters. PPAF’s mission is to help improve respiratory health, battle deforestation, and support farming and small business. The project is still in elementary stages. The founders are available to answer any questions, and need all the support they can get.
Sponsored by Vedere, Fleurimond Catering, and Selvish Capers of the NY Giants, the event was an amazing turnout. I was able to speak with Dayanne Danier, fashion designer and founder of Bien Abiye, and Ester Lafontant, founder of Amour Creole Magazine. I met with Christian Turnier, founder of Vedere, LLC. The Consulate General of Haiti, Charles Antoine Forbin, also made an appearance to support the project.
Please help PPAF win funding for clean fuels and cook stoves for Haiti by voting and sharing this link:
http://www.cultivatewines.com/cause/32224
For more and larger photos, visit my flickr page: Here!
Anne Marie from Haitian Consulate
Christian Turnier
Fun after the party!
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Dress: Philosophy; Shoes: Nine West; Necklace: Bohio Mania (handmade by Haitian Designer MVP)
You have such awesome style. Lovely photos.
Thank you so much, Cloyette. The event was a blast!
your Pictures are always amazing Poala. Strange question but how do you keep fit?Any exercise routine?
Thank you so much for stopping by! I actually don’t have an exercise routine right now. I walk a lot since I’m in NYC, but I also enjoy Bikram Yoga, and hiking. I will do a fitness post very soon because it’s about time I started getting back in the gym. I like working with kettle bells and various weights because weight training is very important if you want to burn lots of calories, so add that to your cardio! Oh! Did you see my obsession with hula hoops?! Yes, hula hoops, they work!
You’re too gorgeous! Love the ensemble. Would you mind sharing the name of your lipstick? We’re about the same complexion and I’m always looking for great reds.
Hey Shayo! Thanks so much. The shade I’m wearing is Russian Matte by Mac, but there’s a Viva Glam red that is also amazing. I love bright colors on brown skin. I’m sure you’re going to look fantastic!
Thanks so much for covering this event! I (Ginger Stillman, president of the UNA-USA Southern NY State Division and Board Secretary of the Public-Private Alliance foundation enjoyed meeting you last night! Would love to have copies of the photos for our Facebook for the Public-Private Alliance Foundation Flickr – is there a way? I look forward to following your blog;
It was an absolute pleasure meeting you last night! You and your husband are doing a fantastic job, and I was honored to be part of your event. I uploaded the photos on Flickr as well. Here’s the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/allopaola/sets/72157631699370145/
You can download them from there to use on your various social media sites.
That dress is wonderful. Wish I could have been there. Your blog could make a NYer out of me yet….
Thanks, love! You would’ve definitely enjoyed it! And you can still become a NYer.
Wow, I got behind in my blog reading, oops
Awesome pics. Looks like a great time there. You’re living the life!
Yea! I was wondering where you were! haha, just kidding.
WHAT LIPSTICK ARE YOU WEARING???????
russia matte by mac!
Thanks!…off to Mac store. lol. Btw, you are a beautiful lady. First time on your blog.
Pleasure is all mine. Come back soon!