Omni William Penn Hotel

City Hall, the Mayfair is Not Worth $83 million, says HHR

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The hotel, estimated by the Los Angeles Times to cost approximately $83 million after renovations—an estimated $282,000 per unit—is extremely costly for temporary interim housing.

Key Points: 
  • The hotel, estimated by the Los Angeles Times to cost approximately $83 million after renovations—an estimated $282,000 per unit—is extremely costly for temporary interim housing.
  • $83 million is approximately one-third of the current Inside Safe budget of $250 million.
  • And the Sinclair is permanent housing.
  • In addition, at a time that the City of Los Angeles is relaying to nonprofits that they will only consider interim housing that have kitchenettes, it is important to note the 290-room Mayfair does not have kitchenettes.

FOOTBALL GREATS TO DESCEND ON PITTSBURGH FOR GALA HOSTED BY FORMER NEW YORK GIANT BRANDON SHORT

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Monday, March 27, 2023

PITTSBURGH, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL alum Brandon Short will host an all-star fundraiser benefitting The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, a scholarship fund that honors Short's daughter who was murdered by gun violence.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL alum Brandon Short will host an all-star fundraiser benefitting The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, a scholarship fund that honors Short's daughter who was murdered by gun violence.
  • The 2nd annual red-carpet gala will take place at 6 pm on Friday, April 28 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.
  • Emcee: Anthony "Spice" Adams – NFL great, social media personality and host of "The Great American Bake Show"
    Special Guests: Steelers greats Joey Porter Sr. and Mike Logan; Penn State legends Shane Conlan, Ki-Jana Carter, Adam Taliaferro and Terry Smith.
  • "From the gridiron to the gala, we're pulling together an all-star team for an amazing night of fun and fundraising," explained Short.

NFL GREAT BRANDON SHORT HOSTS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE

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Monday, June 27, 2022

PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL alum Brandon Short will host a star-studded fundraiser to benefit The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, a scholarship fund honoring Short's daughter who was murdered by gun violence.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL alum Brandon Short will host a star-studded fundraiser to benefit The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, a scholarship fund honoring Short's daughter who was murdered by gun violence.
  • The new philanthropy provides financial support for college students grappling with the fallout of gun violence ensuring students can achieve their own potential.
  • The inaugural fundraiser will be a red-carpet gala on Friday, July 15 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.
  • Our mission is to provide financial support for college students dealing with this tragedy.