DRAG BINGO with Candy Samples
a benefit for the work of helpNYC sponsored by Housing Works, St. John's in the Village, Just Food for Dogs West Village Pantry, and Luke's Lobster.with Special GuestsCouncil Member Althea Stevens, District 16 BronxCouncil Member Erik Bottcher, District 3 Manhattan
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 7:00p Eastern | In-person Event
St. Benedict's Garden at St. John's in the Village
224 Waverly Place, West Village, Manhattan
Over fifty people came out for a fun night of BINGO with the legendary Candy Samples in support of helpNYC! The sold-out event raised money for the work of helpNYC to help New Yorkers in need connect to low-barrier public health and social services across New York City.
Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Game Sponsors
Advertising Sponsors
Brett Schneider
Hospitality & Logistics SponsorSpecial Thanks
Charles King, Father Napier, Hunter Jordan, Adam Ignotofsky, Brett Schneider, Danny Otten, NYC Council Member Althea Stevens (D16), NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher (D3) , Cassandra Perry, and Richard Perkins.
Our Team
helpNYC's Core Volunteers: Justin Abisror, Fidelina Mena, Rue Parkin, and Stacey Rose-Blass
Event Volunteers: Cornelius Brown, Matt Tratner, Paul McClure, Marc Thomas, Will Farrel, Celina Lopez, Shawn Allen, Mizael Ramos, Brandon Barney, and Secor Upson
Event Photos
Entertainer and Host Candy Samples performing one of her original songs at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
Attendees enjoy their first round of BINGO at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
helpNYC Executive Director Rue Parkin with New York City Council Member Aletha Steven (D-16) and New York City Council Member Eric Bottcher (D-3) at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
The BINGO Prize Table featuring donations from Luke's Lobster, Just Food For Dogs, Kora Organics, and Ethereal For Divine Hair at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
helpNYC's Listing Partner Part of the Solution's (POTS) Ann Marie Macdonald, Director of Operations and Diego Padilla, Director of Communications at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
helpNYC Core Volunteer Fidelina Mena with guests at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
Hospitality Volunteer Paul McClure at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
A guest showing off their BINGO Prize! Celebrity hairstylist Jackson Stewart donated his new line of haircare products, Ethereal For Divine Hair at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
John Lerardi and guest at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
Entertainer and Host Candy Samples performing one of her original songs at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
helpNYC Event Volunteers Cornelius Bronx and Celina Lopez at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
New York City Council Member Aletha Steven (D-16) addressing the audience with New York City Council Member Eric Bottcher (D-3) at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
Guest Ritchie Engelhardt showing off his BINGO Prize from Just Food For Dogs at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
Hospitality Volunteer Marc Thomas serving guests at Drag BINGO with Candy Samples, a fundraiser for helpNYC. Photos by Justin Abisror for helpNYC.
