You are invited to The Opening Ceremony: Cocktails for a Cause, a fundraising event for the New York City ACT-SO Program.  This event will bring together NYC's most influential and civic minded professionals at Tillman's NYC for an evening of cocktails and networking in order to raise awareness for the NYC ACT-SO Program.  Music provided by DJ Beverly Bond.  Tickets $40.00.  Tickets will be sold at the door.

Ticket Includes: 

• A complimentary drink
  
• Light hors d'oeuvres
  
• Amazing raffle opportunities
  
• Gift bags
• Performances and presentations by NYC ACT-SO’s medal winners. 
  

 
Raffle gifts include: 

• Nintendo Wii
• Spa at Saks 5th Ave
• Bagdley Mischka shoes by ShoeCrush.com
• Clothes by Princess of the Posse and Yours Truly
• 1 night stay at the Kimberly Hotel
• Gift set by Ginger+Liz
  
• Jewelry by Kateclaughton.com
• Tickets to the Broadway show Race starring Kerry Washington and David Alan Greer
  
• Tickets to Alvin Ailey and more!
  

Why Support NYC ACT-SO?
ACT-SO is more than an academic program for high school students where only a select few display their abilities.  ACT-SO is an attempt to thwart the vicious cycle of low expectation and low scholastic achievement that is plaguing communities throughout the nation.  In order to achieve our goals, we need to obtain the financial support of all civic-minded individuals and corporations.

New York City ACT-SO has made a difference by providing a positive environment for African-American youth.  The impact is evident among the former participants as demonstrated from their achievements, enthusiasm, increased confidence and vision for success.  A review of past New York City ACT-SO students indicates that approximately 100 percent of all participants completed high school, and approximately 90 percent of all local medalists entered college or pursued professional careers.