Record-Breaking Innkeepers’ Ball For Interfaith Nutrition Network

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Honoree Constance M. Cincotta, INN Executive Director Jean Kelly and honoree Jeffrey D. Forcelli
Honoree Constance M. Cincotta, INN Executive Director Jean Kelly and honoree Jeffrey D. Forcelli

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) welcomed more than 600 supporters to its largest annual fundraiser, The INNkeepers’ Ball, raising more than $1.3 million to support its programs that serve the hungry and homeless population of Long Island. The event, which was held just a few weeks after the 33rd anniversary of the Hempstead-based organization, featured the inclusion of mobile bidding for the silent auction and special guest auctioneers during the live auction, Carol Silva and Erin Colton of News 12 Long Island.

This year, the sold-out affair was held on Thursday, May 5, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. Honorary chairs Al Gherlone and Vince Striano together with the event committee bestowed the 2016 Humanitarian of the Year Award to Constance M. Cincotta (Glenwood Mason Supply Company, Inc.) and Jeffrey D. Forchelli, founder and managing partner of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP. Cincotta, owner and president of Glenwood Mason Supply, accepted the award with 60 of her staff on stage. Both Cincotta and Forchelli are both longtime friends and supporters of The INN.

“We were thrilled to honor Connie Cincotta and Jeff Forchelli, who are both exemplary leaders in the community and fully dedicated to The INN’s goal of serving those who are less fortunate,” said Rob Kammerer, INN board member and co-chair of the event. “Their dedication to our mission has assisted The INN in not only providing necessary funding, but also in raising community awareness and the means to expand needed services.”

Call 516-732-6009 to learn more about the 2017 INNkeepers’ Ball.

Additionally, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock (UUCSR) has named The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) as one of four recipients of a large grant given to nonprofits serving local homeless individuals and advocating for women’s rights.

The INN will receive $100,000, which is slated for modifications at the Donald Axinn INN, an emergency shelter for single men who were formerly homeless, including construction of a handicap accessible ramp, a downstairs bathroom, a sun room/living room and laundry facilities.

UUCSR has a long-term relationship with The INN; its members have been cooking and delivering food to INN shelters for three decades. The grant brings the total awarded to The INN since 2010 to $525,000.

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