WELCOME TO PLATE BY PLATE NEW YORK 2023

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Plate by Plate NY 2023 – longest-running Asian American-led tasting benefit in New York City. We are thrilled to be here with you tonight, celebrating our community. For over a quarter of a century, Project by Project has been cultivating leaders and amplifying the voices of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

Our mission statement: “Developing Leaders Through Innovative Philanthropy” still holds true to this day. This year, the New York Chapter members have been dedicating their passion and skills towards creating impactful campaigns and events focusing on our 2023 campaign: Education Access. It’s something that everyone here can relate with, all the struggles and challenges we overcame during our upbringings. In addition, we believe that education is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for social change. Our beneficiary partner is Chinatown Youth Initiatives (CYI), a grassroots organization that empowers young people to become leaders in their community through civic engagement, leadership development, and cultural awareness.

I joined PbP back in 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past 4 years, I’ve witnessed the New York chapter evolve and grow tremendously; we even doubled the size of our steering committee from 25 to 50 members. We conquered various challenges and celebrated many successes. From book drives, to park clean-ups, to meal distributions, to ERG networking happy hours, we strive to bring the community together. I am so proud of each and every one of the steering committee members and have seen everyone grow together.

Whether you are a longtime supporter of PbP or a new friend, we are delighted to have you here and we thank you for supporting our cause. As you enjoy tonight’s event, please take the time to learn more about our beneficiary partner and the many ways you can get involved with our organization. Your support will not only make a difference in the lives of our community members, but also ensure that our mission and vision will continue for many more years to come.

Sincerely,

Dow Kim

NY Chapter President

Event Schedule

6:00PM Doors Open for VIP Guests

6:30PM Doors Open for General Admission

7:00PM Opening Remarks

9:00PM Silent Auction Closes

9:30PM Closing Remarks

9:45PM Food and Beverage Service Ends

10:00PM Event Ends

Stage Schedule

6:20PM Chinese Yoyo by Ted Lam

7:00 pm Opening Remarks by Dow Kim, PbP NY President

7:05 pm Chinatown Youth Initiatives (Beneficiary Partner)

7:10 pm Amami (Sponsor)

7:30 pm Magic by Kevin Li

7:40 pm Wallace Wong

8:00 pm PbP National Board & Team

8:05 pm Hudson Yang

8:10 pm Ares (Sponsor)

8:55 pm Katherine Ho

9:20 pm Awards / Silent Auction & Raffle Winners

9:30 pm Closing Remarks

Speech

Performance

Venue Map

Food and Beverage Partners

Entertainment

  • Ted Lam

    CHINESE YOYO

  • Kevin Li

    MAGICIAN

  • Wallace Wong

    Wallace Wong

    CHEF, CUCUMBER CUTTING WORLD RECORD HOLDER

  • Katherine Ho

    SINGER

About Our Silent Auction

Silent Auction Plate by Plate 2022

Whether it's a fine dining experience, a gourmet cooking class, an AAPI-founded food & beverage bundle, or a weekend getaway, our silent auction has it all. Your participation in this auction goes beyond acquiring treasures; it's about making a difference. By contributing to this cause, you're helping students, families, and individuals access the educational resources they deserve.

The Silent Auction Process

Browse: Take your time to explore our fantastic selection of items and experiences. From artwork to travel packages to unique collectibles, we have something for everyone.

Bid: When you find something you love, simply write your bid amount and phone number on the provided bid sheets. Keep an eye on your favorite items to make sure you remain the highest bidder. All bids must be placed by 9pm.

Win: At 9pm, bidding closes and the highest bidder for each item is the winner! Winners will be notified by text and must be present to pick up their item or else the items will be forfeited and granted to the next highest bidder. Payment options are Venmo or Credit Card only.

Join the excitement, bid generously, and stand together in supporting education access.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

VIP GIFT BAG SPONSORS

About Project by Project

Project by Project (PbP) is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit organization. Our vision and mission is an empowered Asian American community by developing leaders through innovative philanthropy.

PbP selects a different theme to champion every year. This year our theme is Education Access; we are focused on issues that aim to ensure equal and equitable access to high quality educational opportunities for our local communities.

Our Community Work

Our chapter then selects a community-based non-profit organization that is focused on issues within that theme and tailors a year-long campaign to help its fundraising, community outreach, and public awareness efforts. Our 2023 beneficiary partner is the Chinatown Youth Initiatives (CYI).

The mission of CYI is to empower New York City youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of Chinatown, Asian Americans, and other underrepresented communities.

CYI strives to foster the developmental growth of New York City youth socially, and emotionally. In order to fulfill its mission, CYI develops curricula, projects, and other programming with the following three core values in mind: Exploration, Education, and Empowerment.

The celebrations don’t stop!

Join us at The Ivory Peacock for our after party

Please keep your wristbands received from Plate by Plate and show them to the bar security for expedited entry

Cash bar - please mention you are coming from Plate by Plate when ordering drinks