WE ARE GOTHAM: small in size but mighty in the service that we provide and the teens that we nuture. We may be a small nucleus of women but we radiate large amounts of light, love and positivity. Our trajectory is AIM HIGH
H-we re highly accomplished in our respective areas of experience.
I-we have the initiative and impetus to provide a positive impact.
G- we have the gravitas to guide our Teens in a manner to expand their understanding of the world they face.
H- Most importantly, we have the heart and humanity to serve.
Lady Deborah Cuevas Cherry
Go Red New York
Lady Tiphani White-King NY Go Red Ambassador Emeritus invited Madam President Lady Deborah and Director of Operations Lady Alisha to be her guest for the 2025 Go Red New York event held at Chelsea Piers. This premier event celebrated survivors, hosted a dynamic keynote speaker 4-time Olympian, Motivator and Author Joetta had amazing cuisine for the sophisticated pallet and beautifully displayed beverages coupled with impressive unique desserts. The DJ kept the atmosphere while providing great dance music.
The event raised over 1.3 million dollars for Heart Health.
Gotham Chapter made history during the Area II Leadership Conference
Lady Cydney Taylor led the first Area II Medical Team with Gotham chapter members Lady Kortney and Lady Iris.
Lady Alisha and Top Teen Madison won the inaugural First Place award for Me and my Mentee.
Additionally, Lady Cherylee Pottinger won a position on the Area II Nominating Committee
Mrs. Tabitha Brown visited the Mott Haven Education Campus to promote her book "Hello There Sunshine" The culinary arts class made her favorite breakfast dishes and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.,Gotham Chapter gifted her with our signature orchid. Mrs. Brown read her book to the lower grades and signed copies of her book were available. Lady Joyce Scott the schools librarian was the most gracious hostess.
Lady Joyce Scott has a dedicated section of books donated by Gotham Chapter where students can KEEP the books due to the generosity of donors.
Area II Day of Advocacy at the Maryland State House. Ladies and Teens had an opportunity to meet with Senator Nick Charles and the Legislative Black Caucus.
Area II Top Ladies of Distinction was presented with a Citation for the community service that has impacted lives for the better
The Legislative Items:
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Sickle Cell Disease Specialized Clinics and Scholarship Program (HB 1306)
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Ovarian Cancer Screenings (SP 518)
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Reducing Food Insecurity.
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Reduced Medicaid look back periods for nursing home applications.
Gotham Chapter was present for the Long Island Water Quality Town Hall that took place at the Valley Stream Village Hall to discuss the state of Nassau County's water and the projects that are underway. Residents were able to ask questions and participants provided emails and phone numbers for further correspondence. Many thanks to Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and her constituents for making this Town Hall happen.
Gotham Chapter held two virtual sessions for Women's History Month hosted by Status of Women Chair Lady Valerie R. Tingle, and Co-chair Lady Katrina Patterson that focused on Mental Health and HPV & Cervical Cancer Awareness. Lady Cydney Taylor, Program Chair.
Gotham's President Lady Deborah Cuevas Cherry was featured in a News Day article that spotlighted the wisdom of elders. How to age with grace.
Gotham Chapter & Queens Empire Chapter worshipping together for UNCF Sunday and celebrating Queens Empire's President Lady SharenWillis' Acknowledgement for a Lady of Distinction during Women's History Month.
Gotham Chapter celebrated Pink & Blue Day of Service at the MeadowBrook Care Center in Freeport NY where we made 100 care packages for the residents. We were able to spend time with them and give them their packages. Kudos to our Senior Citizen Chair Lady Kourtney and First Vice President Lady Cydney for organizing this successful event.
Gotham chapter was excited to be a recipient of Simone I. Smith's SISMAS holiday box and to participate in this National holiday. This years theme "Cowgirl!" SISMAS is a beautiful way to spend time with your sister friends for the holiday season.
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We also answered the call for our Pink Envelope Letter campaign to our Senators to vote on the passage of S.5226, the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2024, and H.R. 9872. These bills aim to address the critical healthcare needs of individuals affected by Sickle Cell Disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.
Gotham Ladies & Teens answered the call to serve on Thanksgiving at Perfecting Faith Church pastored by Donald McClurklin Jr. We hosted, served and provided personal shopping experiences to over 300 guests on one of the coldest, rainiest days of the year.
Service is our Super Power!
Community Partner-The Mary Brennan Inn
The Mary Brennan Inn is one of our long standing community partners. As we celebrate over 24 years of partnering, Gotham Chapter ladies enjoyed supporting the first annual dance- a- thon in addition to answering the call for donations of diapers. Gotham donated over 700 diapers and 300 wipes.
Community Partner
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages
It's imperative that you know who your community leaders are! We are fortunate to have leaders who care about the residents. Thank you Assemblywoman Solages for holding a space to discuss the importance of voting and ensuring that all who are eligible to register do so.
Parliamen-Top 2024 Celebrating 60 years of service
Status of Women
Lady Tiphani White King was a panelist at this years. WE Women's Executive Summit held at the Crescent Beach Club where attendees took part in over 25 workshops that covered yoga, financial planning, networking, estate planning, mental health and wellness. We participated in mindfulness and left with wonderful goodies to help our daily work and home life.
Sisterly Bonding & Service
What better way to usher in the 2024-2025 program year than to have a sisterly gathering at the Garden City Hotel. Thank you Lady Joyce for organizing the gathering.
Service is our Super Power!
Gotham's First Vice president Lady Cydney & Director of Operations Lady Alisha worked both behind and in front the scene to support the celebration of our newest Area II chapter, Tri City Gems in Albany, New York!
Gotham Top Ladies and Lords enjoyed an all White Affair hosted by our very own Lord Andre. We work together to enrich our communities and the lives of others, and we play together partying with purpose.
Gotham Chapter has the honor to host the 2024 41st Area II Leadership Conference in New York. We were excited to do all things NY including Bagels, hotdogs, cheesecake, NY Chips, popcorn and candy. We provided an informational on what NY is known for and one of the highlights was to celebrate our community partners and supporters and our 32nd Anniversary.
Gotham Chapter welcomed 5 new ladies at the start of our 41st Leadership Conference. We were honored to have in attendance our National Leadership, President & CEO Eddie Lee Marsh, First VP, Jackquline Wilcher, Second VP Kendra Gillespie, and our Area II Director Hope Ruffin.
To The right is the last official picture taken at the conference.
Women's History Month Event 2024
Status Of Women
Gotham Chapter's Status of Women Chair
Valerie R. Tingle arranged her second annual Women's History Event.
This years presentation was facilitated by
A Better You Consulting Services, LLC Co-Founders,
Wilma Holmes Tootle & Leah Watson.
Attendees were engaged on the program topic, Tips on Effective Leadership.
Gotham Chapter was happy to partner with Theodore Roosevelt Council of The Boy Scouts Of America, Nassau County to support their collection of Items to assist the unhoused with the necessary items for cold weather. Gotham donated over 70 hats, gloves, and scarves for the cause.
Top Ladies of Distinction
Join Gotham Chapter in May as we donate blood to save lives. This campaign will run 6 days!
Me & My Mentee Candle Making Afternoon
Gotham Chapter goes Red for Heart Health
Take a minute and read
about the warning signs of
a heart attack and a stroke.
Ladies, Teens, Lords and Parents showed up to fill 100 bags for Senior Citizens
Gotham Chapter wears blue for Human Trafficking Awareness Day!
Gotham Volunteers
Gotham supports their long standing Community Partner, The Greater Allen Cathedral with toy donations and volunteering on the 10th Anniversary of Christmas on The Boulevard. Over 1,200 registered guest and over 300 unregistered guests were able to receive pantry items and toys for children, and prayer.
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. focuses on Sickle Cell & The Warriors
Gotham Chapter collected blankets for Sickle Cell Warriors during the month of December. Lady Joyce Gotham's
Sickle Cell Chair and 2nd. Vice President delivered the blankets to Mama Rochester who will deliver to Sickle Cell Warriors in the community.
Gotham Ladies & Teens volunteered at Perfecting Faith Church, Pastored by Donnie Mcclurklin on Thanksgiving Day! What a blessing to the community as the guest were served a wonderful meal, were able to receive medical screening, new clothing items, haircuts and mindfulness treatments all free of charge! It's always a blessing to be a blessing!
Serve with Love and Kindness!
Community Beautification
Gotham Chapter Community Beautification Chair Lady Nickeshia organized an afternoon of cleaning and plating daffodils at our Adapt a Highway Plot. Top Teen Nia, Community Beautification Chair was also in attendance.
A HUGE thank you to all who participated.
Grow Your Vision
Gotham Ladies showing support for Alzheimer's Awareness Purple Passion Day, lead by our Senior Citizens Chair, Lady Kourtney
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Gotham Chapter Ladies, Teens & Lords joined AssemblyMember Michaelle Solages on the Memorial Breast Cancer Walk at Valley Stream State Park
Gotham President Lady Deb with 2nd VP, Status of Women Chair and Status to Youth member participating in The NAACP & LakeView Library back to School Giveaway. Gotham donated 80 backpacks.
Gotham walks!
Supporting Status of Women and ending
food insecurities on Long Island.
Some of our members were under the weather but we showed up to support our partner and help raise funds and awareness to Food insecurities and Status of Women!
Gotham Congratulates
Top Teen Samia C. on being a 2023 Sodexo Grantee.
We have expanded our partnership with
Preparatory Academy of writers with their Community Garden under the supervision of Assistant Principal
Dr. Michele Charles.
Empower
Growth
The rain did not stop the volunteers to set up the plants and beds for planting. Stay tuned for the rain date in May.
Gotham Top Teens & Ladies along with Preparatory Academy of Writers completed the planting. We are excited that the first group of plants are doing very well.
Stay tuned for the harvesting and other exciting ways the harvest will help the community.
Gotham & Manhattan Pearls Chapters Celebrating with Queens Empire on their
43 Annual Luncheon!
Lady Cydney shared coronation crown chocolates from London with the Ladies.
Gotham's 30th Anniversary was Epic!
After celebrating our 30th Anniversary, Gotham Ladies and prospective Top Teen were serving the community on Thanksgiving at Perfecting Faith Church, Pastor Donnie McClurkin. Service is our Super Power!
Gotham Chapter volunteered at the Valley Stream Festival and distributed water, Gatorade, and snacks while sharing the great ways that we support the community.
Welcome
Gotham Chapter was in attendance as our Community Partner, The Inn hosted its annual Luncheon at the Garden City Hotel to raise funds for the excellent service that they provide to the families and single people in need.
Gotham Chapter Teens saw Harriet and enjoyed learning more about the woman who bought to freedom more than 80 slaves before helping to free more than 300 slaves during the Civil War!
Top Teens during Area Conference April, 2019
Girl Friends Jazz Tea
"The beauty of life does not depend on how happy you are, but how happy others can be because of you."
