Covenant House Light the Night Gala to Honor Christopher Gardner, Best-selling Author of The Pursuit of Happyness Tuesday, June 3, 6 pm, Waldorf=Astoria

"The funds raised from this gala will help keep the doors of Covenant House open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for homeless and runaway youth," says Sister Patricia Cruise, President of Covenant House International. "This year, we are honored that Christopher Gardner has joined our cause. His inspiring journey from homeless single father to successful businessman and philanthropist will empower our Covenant House kids to overcome their adversities and pursue their dreams."

Covenant House is the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing services to homeless kids. In 2007, Covenant House reached 65,849 homeless children, offering them life-changing services.

"I am honored to join Covenant House in its mission to help homeless youth. Homelessness amongst kids is sadly on the rise and we need to give them the chance at a safer, better life, which they all deserve. Covenant House provides a critical helping hand for thousands of homeless and runaway children every year. My son and I know the importance of having a safe haven to turn to -- a place that has the services and the heart to help you get your life pointed back in the right direction," says Christopher Gardner, owner and CEO of Christopher Gardner International Holdings.

Proceeds from the Light the Night Gala, live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle and ad journal will help provide food, clothing and medical attention, as well as innovative job training programs, educational plans and housing opportunities that will transform lives.

The Light the Night Gala will feature performances by some of Broadway's biggest stars including:

      Neil Berg -- composer/lyricist of the hit Off-Broadway musical The
      Prince and the Pauper, currently composer for the new Broadway musical
      Grumpy Old Men.

      Rob Evan -- starred in the title roles in Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde,
      Jean Valjean in Les Miserables (Broadway and National Touring Company),
      currently playing the role of Kerchak on Broadway in Disney's Tarzan.

      Rita Harvey -- starred as Hodel in the recent Broadway revival of
      Fiddler on the Roof, debuted on Broadway in the lead role of Christine
      Daee in The Phantom of the Opera.

      Capathia Jenkins -- starred in the Broadway productions of Fame Becomes
      Me, Look of Love and Civil War.

      Danny Zolli -- is best known for his monumental number of performances
      as Jesus, Judas and Annas in more than 18 productions of Jesus Christ
      Superstar throughout the world.

In addition, some of the remarkable young people from Covenant House will join the Broadway stars on stage to share their inspiring stories of courage.

For more information about the gala and to help runaway and homeless youth, visit www.LightTheNightGala.org.

Covenant House is the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing services to homeless kids. In 2007, Covenant House reached 65,849 homeless children, offering them food, shelter and other services with the hope of giving them the chance to create a more positive future for themselves. Covenant House provides 24/7 crisis care and on-going support for young people in need of a safe haven. Assistance can be found by simply calling the Covenant House NINELINE (1-800-999-9999) or visiting www.nineline.org. More information about Covenant House and resources for homeless youth can be found at www.covenanthouse.org.

SOURCE Covenant House International

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