Millennial Philanthropists Raise $240,000 At New York Cares’ Rising Leaders Council Annual Soirée
Press Release – (May 19, 2017, New York, NY) – More than 500 New York City young professionals and philanthropists came together to raise over $240,000 at the annual Rising Leaders Council (RLC) New York Cares Soirée to support volunteer endeavors the city. The Rising Leaders Council engages young professionals in New York Cares’ philanthropic efforts by spearheading projects as team leaders, painting murals in NYC schools at New York Cares Day Fall, and raising donations at their own fundraiser, the annual Soirée. Now in its 13th year, the 2017 Soirée raised more funds than ever before, and surpassed the original fundraising goal of $175,000.
Scott Silverstein, Leasing Manager of Equity Office, was the philanthropic honoree at the evening’s festivities. The masquerade-themed event featured Tarot Card readers, The Haiku Guys, and a masseuse, and included local New York treats from OddFellows Ice Cream Co., Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Li-Lac Chocolates, a paella bar, and wine and cheese tastings.
New York Cares is celebrating 30 years of service to New York City. Since 1987, New York Cares has facilitated approximately six million hours of volunteer work in New York City, collected and distributed nearly two million winter coats to those in need, and served nearly three million meals to New Yorkers in need. From granting children’s Winter Wishes, to planting local gardens, to providing SAT prep for college-bound students, New York Cares and its volunteers have spent 30 years working hard to brighten the lives of all New Yorkers.
“Our Rising Leaders Council epitomizes the millennial spirit of philanthropy; they don’t just give, they do!” Said New York Cares Executive Director Gary Bagley, “We are so grateful to the Rising Leaders Council, and the many young philanthropists who have raised funds and donated their time to help New York Cares continue its 30 year legacy of service to the City and people of New York.”
The money raised by the Rising Leaders Council Soirée will go to New York Cares to help the organization continue its volunteer services within the five boroughs, making New York a better City for all its residents.
About New York Cares
New York Cares is the largest volunteer network in the city. Last year, more than 64,000 New Yorkers made the city a better place by volunteering in New York Cares programs at over 1,300 nonprofits and schools – improving education, meeting immediate needs, and revitalizing public spaces. For more information, visit newyorkcares.org.
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