Sarah Jessica Parker, Megan Thee Stallion, Cole Escola And More In Michael Kors Collection At The God’s Love We Deliver 2024 Golden Heart Awards
NYC’s only nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services for individuals living with severe illness—hosted their 18th annual Golden Heart Awards at the historic Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.
The night kicked off with a cocktail hour. The evening was produced and directed by Erich Bergen.
Kristen Chenoweth began the night with opening remarks. God’s Love We Deliver President & CEO David Ludwigson welcomed guests and introduced the organization’s new video featuring the voices and stories of their clients.
Michael Kors presented Sarah Jessica Parker with the Michael Kors Award for Outstanding Philanthropy. Sarah delighted guests by then offering her award to God’s Love longtime staff member Pat Costello for her more than 30 years of outstanding service to God’s Love We Deliver and their clients.
During the auction, conducted by The Fundraising Guy, Harry Santa-Olalla, guests bid on program items to support God’s Love, such as vans for delivery, sponsoring a family of 5 for a year, and more.
Attendees were then seated for a dinner curated by Melba Wilson, the visionary behind Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem and God’s Love Board member.
Desiree Perez of Roc Nation Records presented Megan Thee Stallion with the genLOVE Award for Outstanding Philanthropy, honoring her work on behalf of housing, education, and health in her hometown. Actor Chloe Fineman presented Cole Escola with the Golden Heart Award for Special Achievements in the Arts.
The evening concluded with a special performance by Sam Smith, who brought the house down with “Stay with Me,” “Unholy” and a cover of “Time After Time”.
The evening raised more than $4 million, including a surprise $1 million match by Sam and Dena Lombardo. In total, the event funded more than 400,000 nutritionally tailored meals for the clients and families of God’s Love We Deliver.
Michael Kors Award for Outstanding Philanthropy: Sarah Jessica Parker
genLOVE Award for Outstanding Philanthropy: Megan Thee Stallion
Golden Heart Award Special Achievements in the Arts: Cole Escola
Special performance by: Sam Smith
Honorary Chairwoman: Anna Wintour
Co-Chairs: Michael Kors, Blaine Trump, and John D. Idol
Notables in attendance: Zoey Deutch, Kristin Davis, Nicole Ari Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Chenoweth, Chloe Fineman, Kaitlyn Dever, Cole Escola, Bee Shaffer, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Huma Abedin, Brynn Whitfield, Sai De Silva & Luann De Lesseps.
Since 1985, God’s Love We Deliver has been cooking and home-delivering medically tailored meals to individuals living with severe and chronic illness, with demand for services up 50% in the last two years. While the number of individuals served by God’s Love We Deliver increases, the organization continues to innovate. This year, God’s Love expanded services for people with sickle cell disease. This important enhancement to services is in addition to recent innovations by God’s Love, with new programs for pregnant people with gestational diabetes and our CONNECTED program, for U.S. Military Veterans living with PTSD and other diagnoses. Fundraising events like the Golden Heart Awards allow God’s Love to continue growing and innovating to provide free, life saving services to New Yorkers affected by severe and chronic Illness.
Golden Heart Awards Director: Erich Bergen
Michael Kors is pleased to announce that the following people wore Michael Kors Collection to the 18th Annual God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards on Monday, October 21, 2024, in New York City.
Sarah Jessica Parker wore a black floral lace bustier dress from the Spring/Summer 2025 Michael Kors Collection.
Megan Thee Stallion wore a custom black crepe sculpted halter dress from Michael Kors Collection.
Cole Escola wore a cappuccino-and-black jaguar-print calf hair balmacaan from the Fall/Winter 2024 Michael Kors Collection, with a black hand-embroidered sequin turtleneck bodysuit and wool pleated trousers, both from Michael Kors Collection.
Zoey Deutch wore a pearl cashmere tunic and matching maxi skirt, both from the Spring/Summer 2025 Michael Kors Collection.
Kristin Davis wore a midnight crushed charmeuse dress from the Fall/Winter 2024 Michael Kors Collection.
Cynthia Nixon wore a banker wool flannel boyfriend blazer and gunmetal floral lace slip dress, both from the Fall/Winter 2024 Michael Kors Collection.
Kaitlyn Dever wore a black double crepe sablé blazer and matching tuxedo trousers, both from the Fall/Winter 2024 Michael Kors Collection.
Chloe Fineman wore a silver silk georgette shift dress with hand-embroidered sequins from the Fall/Winter 2024 Michael Kors Collection.
Nicole Ari Parker wore a black wool gabardine carved blazer and matching side-slit skirt, both from the Fall/Winter 2024 Michael Kors Collection.
Kristin Chenoweth wore a silver sequined one-shoulder dress from Michael Kors Collection.
Renée Elise Goldsberry wore a maritime sequined boyfriend blazer and matching Carolyn trousers, both from the Spring/Summer 2025 Michael Kors Collection.
Huma Abedin wore a derby mélange wool-and-silk shirt with the matching skirt, both from the Spring/Summer 2025 Michael Kors Collection.
By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Michael Kors