Help for Orphans International's 2nd Annual Hamptons benefit at
Nova's Ark Project in Watermill drew over 300 guests on Friday sponsored by Hamptons.com, Fame Game, Zarin Fabrics, and Christiania Vodka. The event, co-chaired by Help For Orphans International founder
Sarah Ehrlich and
Jill Zarin of "
The Real Housewives of New York City", raised essential funds to build a vocational school for orphans in Kisii, Kenya, which will open next year.
Guests including the stars of "The Real Housewives of New York City" -
Bethenny Frankel,
Countess LuAnn de Lesseps,
Alex McCord,
Ramona Singer, and the newest housewife
Kelly Killoren Bensimon, along with
Tundra Wolf,
Enzo Morabito,
Lucia Hwong Gordon,
Sara Herbert-Galloway, fashion designer
Michael Mione,
Justin Love,
Tex Caldarola,
Dr. and
Mrs. Gerry Curatola,
Gracean and
Jerry DeCrosta,
Amelia Doggwiler,
Vincent Horcasitas,
Maynard Monrow,
Helen Gifford,
Glenn Myles,
Allyson Shapiro,
Anna Wilding,
Bobby Zarin,
Mara Yorizzo, and
Dr. Robert DiPilla bid on art by the likes of
Andy Moses,
Colette, and
Hunt Slonem and enjoyed food provided by Creative Cuisine and the rhythmic sounds of the Boom Samba group.
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Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Ramona Singer, and Countess LuAnn
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The new school will give the older orphans in Kisii (who have finished their basic education) the skills needed to create careers and participate in their villages. They will be taught sustainable agriculture, dairy farming, horticulture, art and other skills needed to support themselves, their families and hopefully others, including other orphaned children. The children will also choose from various trades, and will be helped in starting their careers. Not only will they be given a foundation in education and basic living skills, Help For Orphans International will also work actively with the community to provide the necessary tools for a stronger foundation in life.
Help for Orphans International, founded in 2004 by
Sarah Ehrlich, is non-profit organization that provides superior education facilities and materials for orphans around the world. The organization gives orphans the means to create better lives for themselves by giving them an education and empowering them to succeed in whatever endeavor they choose. Further, the organization provides orphans with food, clean water, clothes, medicine, educational materials and teacher training. The organization has assisted orphanages in Kenya, Uganda, India, and South America.
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Nicole, an award-winning journalist, is Executive Editor & Publisher of Hamptons.com where she focuses on celebrity interviews, fine living and design, social events, fashion and beauty. She lives on the North Fork with her husband, their two daughters, and Bernese Mountain dog, Cooper. 
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