Another New Yorker going above and beyond is Eric See, founder of The Awkward Scone. Eric donated profits from a full day of sales to support those in Orlando. And now, he donates a portion of his rainbow cake proceeds to various LGBTQ nonprofits.
“It’s not all about revenue and money. It’s about being a part of your community,” See said. “It reminded me of why I really got into food in the first place.”
“Despite what’s happened, he showed us that we can mobilize on a community level and really show our support from wherever we are in the world,” said Christina Yugai of the Hester Street Fair.
So, for promoting peace and love when it mattered most, those who stepped forward after Orlando are the latest New Yorkers of the Week.