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President and Foundator - Send Joseph a message
Joseph Macchia is a full time floral designer and event planner in New York City for 16 years.He is also an award winning cabaret producer. In 2009 he was awarded the Backstage Bistro Award and MAC Award for his benefit series Cabaret Cares which raises funds for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS and Help Is On The Way Today. For over 13 years now Joseph has been involved in the fight against AIDS. In 2006 Joseph decided to found Help Is On The Way Today after meeting a little boy named David who changed his life.He hopes for a cure one day soon and until then we must keep fighting for the children they are our future.
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Co-Vi President - Send Robert a message
A native New Yorker and blessed performer whose career spans over two decades, Robert is thrilled to be on the Board of Help Is On The Way Today. With Joseph Macchia, he has co-produced several benefit shows for the Broadway cast of The Producers, benefiting Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. He was also Associate Producer, with fellow performer, Angie Canuel, of the benefit series, Cabaret Cares. Robert looks forward to making a difference in the lives of many children and teens with this organization.
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Send Frank a message
Frank is a NYC based photographer specializing in beauty, fashion, head shot and fine art nude photography. He main influences are Greg Gorma, Herb Ritts and Robert Mapplethorpe. He is proud to a board member of Help Is On The Way Today.
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Bill Rancitelli has been a Design Consultant and Illustrator for over 30 years,contributing to many design firms including helping establish Ralph Lauren Purple Label,as well as aiding RL Blue Label,RL accessories and footwear.
Bill has lectured on four continents,giving seminars on design and costume history worldwide.He also taught at Parsons School of Design in Fashion Design for 22 years.His illustrious alumnae include:Marc Jacobs,Isaac Mizrahi,Narciso Rodriguez,Derek Lam and countless others.
Bill is extremely happy to serve such a worthy cause as Help Is On The
Way,Today having lost far too many friends(including his life partner)to HIV/AIDS over the years.
"Helping our kids is as rewarding as teaching was for me:both provide life-expanding opportunities for others and great inner rewards for me"
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Raissa Katona Bennett: Broadway: "Christine Daae"- PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHESS, (Actor’s Fund benefit).
First National Tours: CATS, PARADE. NYC solo cabaret shows at: Feinstein’s, Metropolitan Room, Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Host of Broadway Jazz on Broadway at the Iridium, guest starred at: The Supper Club, Rainbow Room, 88's, Don't Tell Mama,
Chita's, The Oak Room at the Algonquin, and Radio City Music Hall. Nominated for a 2009 MAC Award - Outstanding Female Vocalist.
Her solo CD with PS Classics Records will be released in 2010. Featured at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble
Any Wednesday series, with her first CD, WHAT I WAS DREAMING OF.
Raissa is the producer, creator and host of Bistro Award winning series, THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS,
which is dedicated to preserving these parks, while introducing a whole new audience to the artists of the cabaret
and theater communities. She also writes a blog, “Raissa Recommends” that highlights performances in the NYC cabaret
and theater, and promotes animal rescue.
Raissa lives in New York City with husband Dr. Garrett Bennett, and their 2 tiny rescue dogs, Brandy and Otie.
Together, are active in animal rescue, fostering and training shelter dogs for the Humane Society and the ASPCA.
For more info: www.raissa.info
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Carol Fuoco has spent over 30 years the corporate sector, which includes working in Human Resources. After a brief hiatus, she managed the Warren Tricomi Salon and Spa at Rockerfeller Center. She has donated her time to several different charities and causes. She is thrilled to be on the Board of Help Is On The Way Today and to be working with her nephew Joseph on such an important cause.
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A first generation American, Cecilia credits her Hispanic heritage with instilling the
strong values that have encouraged her as a mother and grandmother and attributes her success
to the continued support of her family, friends and her rich culture. These propel her forward
with pride and spirit in her career in banking and in her own entrepreneurial endeavor. Over the
years, Cecilia has served as a mentor and role model to many.
With 22 years of banking experience and 7 years of marketing experience Cecilia has an eclectic skill
set. Cecilia began her banking career as a Teller and through the years she has accepted increasing
challenges and responsibilities and is currently an Assistant Vice President, Store Manager for TD Bank (
formerly Commerce Bank) “Americas Most Convenient Bank”, serving Ridgewood New York.
TD Bank, Cecilia feels “is truly a people’s bank not only for the conveniences and
products offered, but because of the reputation for “excellent customer service”.
TD Bank has been the recipient of J.D.Powers and Associates “Highest in Customer Satisfaction
in Small Business Banking” for four consecutive years.
Cecilia had left banking for 7 years and explored new challenges in the Marketing field, as a Project
Manager/Team Lead for the Walter Karl Companies and Fala Direct Marketing.
Cecilia is also the owner of Patches of Art, a result of her lifelong dream of owning a business fueled
by her creativity and artistic talent. Patches of Art is a decorative painting firm specializing in
Faux/Fantasy techniques, wall texturing and Murals. Patches of Art allows Cecilia to express and
develop her creative visions and talents while providing clients with environments that suit their unique needs.
Cecilia attended the Parsons School of Design, and graduated from Adelphi University with dual majors in
Management Communications and HR management and has a Master’s degree in Management Information
Systems. Her company, Patches of Art has been featured in Long Island Woman, Long Island Business
News, New Yorker, Newsday and Latin Long Island magazines.
She is a board member, advisor and member of several business and community organizations dedicated to
the advancement, and mentoring of minority and women owned businesses, scholastic recognition, and community outreach.
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