Annual Fundraising Event | 267 5th Avenue | Manhattan, NY

VRL’s fundraising event was held at the Midtown Loft & Terrace located in midtown Manhattan, NY. The venues cocktail lounge located on the rooftop terrace, provided attending guests with a stunning night sky view of the Empire State building, while enjoying premium cocktails from the open bar. This year’s event proved to be VRL’s most successful fundraiser to-date, thanks to an overwhelming turnout from longtime supporters, who were  accompanied by first-time attendees, all of whom came out to support VRL’s mission Launch.

This years guest list included VRL supporters from New York City’s corporate community. among them; ICONIQ Capital Investments, Edge Technology Group, and Fortress Capital Investments. members of VRL’s most recent NGO partnerships were also in attendance, including the Fordam Veterans Legal Initiative, Directors from the Manfredi Movement, and military officers from all branches of service, including the Army’s 86th Training Division out of Wisconsin, the Marine Corps 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion from North Carolina, and combat veterans from Brooklyn’s own: 6th Communication Battalion, Alpha Company Marines.

VRL was honored to host first-time guests representing the Sioux Nation Veteran Community, as well as local media from the Times Ledger News, and WMCA Radio Brodcasting. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres were prepared on-site by the critically acclaimed: Dutchess Manor of New York, a longtime supporter of VRL, with cocktails served by the VRLadies, who volunteer their support during the organization’s annual events.

All proceeds raised by the event will directly support VRL’s Humanitarian mission. Thanks to all who came out and made this years event a tremendous success! Continue scrolling below to view more event highlights: