Amy Poehler and Will Arnett to Host WWO Benefit Gala

Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO) will honor the legacy of the late Edward J. Phillips, a philanthropist and longtime supporter of WWO, at its Seventh Annual Benefit Gala. The gala will also feature a live and online charity auction to support the organization’s mission of transforming the lives of the world’s orphaned children. Actors Amy Poehler of ’Parks and Recreation’ and Will Arnett of ’Up All Night’ will co-host the spectacular evening gala. Several ’very special surprise guests’ are expected to make an appearance at the event. The benefit gala will recognize businessman Edward J. Phillips, who passed away in April 2011, for his investments in WWO from its inception as a newly-established international nongovernmental organization to the cutting-edge organization that it has become today with established programs serving orphans and vulnerable children around the globe. As a mogul in the world of business, Phillips was credited with revolutionizing the vodka business. The Gala Honorary Committee includes: Deborra-Lee Furness & Hugh Jackman; Andrew Garfield; Mary-Louise Parker; Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber;Daniel Craig; Carla Gugino; Mariska Hargitay & Peter Hermann; Connie Britton; Christine Ebersole & Bill Moloney; Liz Himelstein; Kathleen Marshall & Scott Landis; Donna Murphy & Shawn Elliot; and Brooke Smith & Steven Lubensky. Tony-award winning director Kathleen Marshall is the gala's Entertainment Chair. WWO Leadership Council members Terri and Jeff Becks and Jenny and Jon Steingart will serve as the gala co-chairs.