OHEL Breaks New Ground in Confronting Stigma
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Mr. and Mrs. Bert and Renee Gross and Mrs. Rose Pollak received the Parents Lifetime Advocacy Award for their four decades of tireless efforts on behalf of individuals with psychiatric disabilities.New York, NY, December 08, 2016 --( PR.com )-- A capacity crowd of 1,100 OHEL friends, supporters and family members packed the grand ballroom of New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on Sunday, November 20th to mark OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala themed “If OHEL’S Walls Could Talk.”OHEL’s new feature film, A Life Worth Living, addressed a vital issue that until recently has been cloaked in stigma - suicide in the community.Mayor Bill deBlasio who attended and viewed the film along with the guests, commended Dr. and Mrs. Roth and OHEL for confronting this important community issue.OHEL also celebrated the steady progress on its new 100,000 sq.Mr. Kaylie will match all contributions up to $1Million toward the Jaffa Family Campus.The Gala provided a wonderful opportunity to remember with great love OHEL Vice President and long-time Board Member, Rabbi Harry and Dr. Elizabeth Rieder.They broke barriers of stigma, forging a more inclusive community where people of all abilities can thrive.OHEL extends profound thanks to all who attended the Gala and contributed to the evening’s success, and to those individuals who continue to provide support as OHEL moves forward to the New Jaffa Family Campus.