Not to spoil the party, but...

Amidst the glitz and glamour of charitable events, causes benefiting the poor are sometimes overlooked, according to an ABC News report. New York City is particularly known for its holiday charitable galas, which often draw thousands of dollars for the arts and elite educational institutions. Nonetheless, in the words of Yale graduate Ben Stein, "The generosity of individuals is much more meaningful to a local soup kitchen than it is to Yale."