October 19, 2016
A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer who is known for his numerous charitable endeavors in addition to his basketball prowess, St. John’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Mullin will be recognized at the 2016 Samaritan Daytop Foundation Gala on Oct. 26 at Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan.
For more than 50 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been wholly dedicated to improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity. With its humble beginnings as a Queens counseling center, Samaritan Daytop Village has evolved into a nationally-recognized human services organization, doing more good than ever imagined. Today, Samaritan Daytop Village provides comprehensive health and human services to over 30,000 people each year through a network of more than 50 facilities located throughout New York City, Long Island and upstate New York.
Samaritan Daytop Village provides a rich array of services including substance abuse treatment, mental health and primary health care, specialized programs for military veterans, vocational and employment services, shelter and transitional housing, and services for seniors.
“The battle with substance abuse and homelessness is daunting but the support of an organization like this one makes that battle just a little bit easier,” said Mullin. “New York City is my home and the work that Samaritan Daytop Village is doing to help the people of my city is an invaluable contribution that cannot be overstated.”
Mullin will headline the event along with a number of other honored guests, including Elizabeth Vargas of ABC News, Eric Hadar, Chairman and CEO of Allied Partners, and former NBA Player Chris Herren, the CEO of Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren, Inc.
To purchase tickets to the gala, visit the organization’s website at samaritanvillage.org. The gala will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tribeca Rooftop located at 2 Desbrosses Street, New York, N.Y., 10013.
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