Fete de Swifty Carity Auction Happening Now Through 10/1

The Mayor's Fund To Advance New York City announces items included in their annual Fete de Swifty charity auction and event.  The auction is running live now through October 1, 2009 at www.charitybuzz.com.

Some of New York Theatre's most beloved stars have come out in support for the event with donations such as Meet Bette Midler in Las Vegas after her show and stay in a Starwood Hotel; Meet Holland Taylor on the set of Two And A Half Men; Meet Mariska Hargitay on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit; Tickets to Opening Night & After Party for A LIE OF THE MIND by Sam Shepard & Directed by Ethan Hawke; Bike Ride with Matthew Modine; Tickets to Opening Night of Shakespeare In The Park in 2010; and many more.

Fete de Swifty is a combination of a street fair and cocktail party that takes place under a grand tent on 73rd Street on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Since Fete de Swifty began in 2004, it has been a tremendous success, raising vital funds for public programs supported by the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. This year's event will benefit the Family Justice Center Initiative, a unique public-private program administered by the Mayor's OffIce To Combat Domestic Violence.

The New York City Family Justice Center Initiative, administered by the Mayor's OffIce To Combat Domestic Violence, reduces barriers faced by victims of domestic violence who are seeking help. This innovative program, which relies on both public and private support, enables victims to meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor, and apply for housing and financial assistance in just one visit - all in their native language while their children play safely in the next room. Providing services in one location with partnering City agencies and community providers increases the effectiveness of service delivery to break the cycle of violence. Based on the success of the first center in Brooklyn in 2005, Mayor Bloomberg committed to open additional centers to meet the demand. In 2007, a second center opened in Queens, and the City's third center is now underway in the Bronx.

The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established to promote partnerships between the City and the private sector in an effort to strengthen public programs serving New Yorkers. The Fund relies on individuals, foundations, and corporations to support innovative projects in areas including the arts, parks, education, and health.

For more information and to participate in the auction, visit www.charitybuzz.com:.