The Bowery Mission's 2025 Valentine Gala

Honoring

George Oliphant

Emmy Award-winning host & Executive Producer
George to the Rescue

• George Oliphant is an Emmy Award-winning host, home improvement expert, and adventurer. As the face of NBC’s George to the Rescue, George has spent over 15 seasons transforming homes and lives, earning multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lifestyle Series. Read More

  Born in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, George grew up as a competitive ski racer turned extreme skier. He began his TV career as a VJ for mtvU and later launched MTV’s first high-definition channel, MHD. His love of adventure led him to host LXTV’s 1st Look, where he tackled everything from skydiving to scuba diving. He also served as the face of skier safety for Vail Resorts and covered the 2010 Winter Olympics for NBC.

  A frequent contributor to the Today Show, George shares home improvement tips and heartwarming stories, including a live reveal of George to the Rescue project.

  George lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife, three sons and young daughter. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Montclair Public Library and supports his sons’ involvement in Montclair Rowing.

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Valentine Gala! On Thursday, February 13, 2025, we’ll celebrate The Bowery Mission’s enduring dedication — made possible by thousands of donors and volunteers — to New York neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger.

For more than 150 years, The Bowery Mission has been devoted to caring for our neighbors through hot meals, overnight shelter and holistic residential programs that prepare them for independent living. As the need intensifies, so does our commitment to providing these vital services.

Your generosity makes our work possible, and we can’t wait to spend an evening with you as we honor this storied history while anticipating even more lives transformed in the future through God’s love.

Please consult your investment or tax adviser regarding payment of bifurcated donations to gala events. We are unable to accept $15,000 table purchases through Donor Advised Funds. Any donation that receives no benefits in return can be made from a Donor Advised Fund. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Since the 1870s, The Bowery Mission has been a place of welcome, care and healing for New York neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger. Our Annual Valentine Gala raises funds for our emergency meal and shelter services as well as our residential programs, which provide individualized, holistic care for men and women taking the next step on their journey to independent living. The Bowery Mission also offers year-round enrichment opportunities for youth through our Mont Lawn City Camp program, which culminates in an unforgettable summer experience at Mont Lawn Camp in Pennsylvania’s Poconos region.