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About Sweet Charity
Co-hosted by The Heart of America Foundation and Albert Uster Imports, a Swiss fine gourmet food company, Sweet Charity is a fun and unique annual event in Washington, DC. Recognized as #15 in BizBash’s Top 100 Events in Washington, DC, Sweet Charity features over forty award-winning chefs showcasing their culinary and pastry talents by hosting sweet and savory tasting stations. The event’s highly acclaimed Des Alpes Chocolate Fashion Show, where award-winning chefs demonstrate their mastery of cocoa and couture, is a spectacular highlight of the event.
Des Alpes Chocolate Fashion Show Images (2009)
Photos by Adam Paine and Sam Hurd. | Click here to purchase images from Sweet Charity 2009 by photographer Sam Hurd.
Sweet Charity began as a small fundraiser in Chicago in 2003 with only a few local chefs and their guests. Since its inception, Sweet Charity has grown to become a successful fundraiser helping to replenish local under-resourced libraries and classrooms.Proceeds from Sweet Charity help The Heart of America Foundation’s Books From The Heart® program provide books to local DC area children living in poverty, who have few or no books of their own.
Sweet Charity 2010 At A Glance
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National Heroes of the Heart® Award
The National Heroes of the Heart® Award was established to honor those who embody the values at the heart of America and represent the best of their communities. These remarkable people elevate the standard of social responsibility and provide hope and inspiration. The best of the best, those who ennoble the human race with the quality of their lives, are honored with a National Heroes of the Heart® Award. Past recipients include Christopher Reeve, Sheila Johnson, Brian Lamb, and Ken Harvey.
We congratulate the 2010 National Heroes of the Heart® Award recipient, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. Learn more about Dr. Carson and his impact.
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Principal of the Year
Does your school principal go above and beyond his/her administrative duties to create a warm and inviting environment for children? Does he/she take the time to expand your child’s education beyond the four corners of a classroom? We encourage you to nominate your school principal to be recognized as “Principal of the Year.” Learn more.
We congratulate the 2010 Principal of the Year, Wayne Ryan, Principal of the Crosby S. Noyes Education Campus in Washington, DC.
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Chef of the Year
The Albert Uster Chef of the Year Award was created in Albert Uster’s honor to recognize extraordinary individuals who share his passion for the culinary arts, community, and service. Nominate your favorite chef today.
We congratulate the 2010 Chef of the Year, Chef Spike Mendelsohn of Good Stuff Eatery.
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Past Award Recipients Include:
· Ken Harvey, 2009 Heroes of the Heart® Award Recipient
· Sheila West-Miller, 2009 Principal of the Year
· Chef Geoff, 2009 Chef of the Year (first recipient)
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Help Children in Need
» Make a donation today to The Heart of America Foundation to help buy books for local DC children living in poverty.
The Heart of America Foundation® is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.
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Contact Us
Carlamae Chavez
Manager of Events and Special Projects
202.347.6278 [office]
202.347.8599 [fax]
sweetcharity@heartofamerica.org [email]
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