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New York Road Runners Names Culture for One as Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that “runs” New York City, has named Culture for One an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place Sunday, Nov. 1.
For the first time, Culture for One—a nonprofit that provides New York City children in foster care with access to the arts—will participate as an Official Charity Partner, with three runners raising funds in support of its mission. The organization proudly welcomes Brian Dratch, Nicki Gold, and Chrissy Kim as its official runners, united in expanding access to meaningful arts experiences for children in foster care across the city.
CULTURE FOR ONE TO HONOR ROBERT E. WANKEL AT FALL GALA
Culture for One will present Robert Wankel of the Shubert Organization with the Inspiration Award at its Annual Gala on Monday, October 5 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Mr. Wankel’s lifelong commitment to making the arts accessible embodies Culture for One’s mission to transform the lives of children in foster care through arts-based programming.
The Gala will feature live performances by Culture for One program participants. Funds raised at the event will further expand Culture for One's arts-based programming which empowers children in care to build resilience, forge meaningful connections, and envision brighter futures.
Bergdorf Goodman Honored by Culture for One
Women’s Wear Daily highlighted Culture for One’s 15th Anniversary Gala, held on Monday, November 3, at the Edison Ballroom. The evening raised more than $350,000 to support the organization’s Arts Scholarships, Cultural Excursions, and Creative Workshops for children in foster care.
Harold Koda, former Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Culture for One board member, presented the Inspiration Award to Melissa Xides of Bergdorf Goodman in recognition of the company’s transformative partnership and ongoing support of Culture for One’s mission.
Michelle Obama Celebrates our Youth and Art
Michelle Obama expressed her admiration for Culture for One after meeting a group of our youth arts program participants at a Hauser & Wirth’s Workshop. The former First Lady shared her experiences on her Facebook page.
Bergdorf Goodman × Culture for One: Inspiring the Next Generation
Bergdorf Goodman is proud to once again support Culture for One, a beneficiary of The Bergdorf Goodman Foundation Fund. Through the transformative power of the arts, the New York City–based nonprofit enriches the lives of children in foster care — inspiring and empowering them to recognize their talents and explore broader possibilities for their future.