Michael Strahan Discusses His Remarkable Career and the Importance of Giving Back
In Conversation with Jonathan Tisch
Monday, April 25, 8 PM at 92Y
New York, NY: April 4 — How did Michael Strahan go from a Hall of Fame football career to co-hosting a top-rated morning show? He shares the secrets to his success in football, entertainment and life in his recent book Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life. Strahan discusses the book, his remarkable career, and his work in the community in a wide-ranging conversation with Jonathan Tisch at 92Y on Monday, April 25.
The event is co-presented by HELP USA, one of the nation’s largest providers of housing and supportive services for the homeless and one of the key providers of transitional and permanent housing for the homeless in New York City.
Michael Strahan is the Emmy-winning co-host of top-rated “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” and is a special co-host for top rated “Good Morning America,” as well as an Emmy-nominated analyst for “Fox NFL Sunday.” He is the author of the best-selling book, Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life, which includes personal stories and motivational advice to inspire readers to turn up the heat and go from good to great in pursuit of their personal ambitions. Strahan has also been an advocate for youth mentoring and families in need, and he has volunteered with HELP USA.
Moderator Jonathan Tisch is co-chairman of the board of Loews Corporation and Chairman of Loews Hotels, the author of three best-selling books (including The Power of We: Succeeding Through Partnerships) and frequent moderator for television and 92Y Talks. Tisch is also a champion of corporate responsibility, and his community and philanthropic activities are extensive.
About 92nd Street Y
92nd Street Y is a center for the arts and innovation, a convener of ideas, and an incubator for creativity. Founded in 1874, it seeks to create, provide and disseminate programs of distinction that foster the physical and mental growth of people throughout their lives. 92Y offers thousands of programs from its New York headquarters and creates community far beyond its four walls, bringing people from all over the world together through innovations like the award-winning #GivingTuesday and the Social Good Summit. It’s transforming the way people share ideas and translate them into action all over the world. All of 92Y’s programming is built on a foundation of Jewish values, including the capacity of civil dialogue to change minds; the potential of education and the arts to change lives; and a commitment to welcoming and serving people of all ages, races, religions and ethnicities. For more information, visit www.92Y.org.
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HELP USA is one of the nation’s largest providers of housing and supportive services for the homeless. Through comprehensive programs and quality housing construction, HELP USA residents live with dignity in a safe environment. Since its founding 29 years ago, the non-profit organization serves homeless populations including single adults, families, veterans, and victims of domestic violence. More than 375,000 people have been served through its residences and programs. HELP USA has developed $180 million of permanent and supportive housing, providing close to 6,000 units of permanent and transitional housing and invests over $8 million in veteran services across the nation. Every year, HELP USA serves more than 20,000 people, which includes providing over 1,800 young people with mentoring, sports, and after school activities. Additional supportive services offered by HELP USA include: employment training; veterans services; medical services; HIV/AIDS services; early childhood education; mental health services, and domestic violence counseling. For more information, please visit www.helpusa.org.
