This Saturday the 25th, from 3-6pm, The Tangled Vine Wine Bar & Kitchen is hosting Wine Tasting for a Cause, a fundraiser that will support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Partake in an afternoon tour of more than 20 organic, sustainable, and biodynamic European wines, along with passed Mediterranean bites such as crab croquetas, arancini rice balls and chickpea fritters. There will also be a cheese and charcuterie station. This walking tasting event features tables dedicated to French, Italian, and Spanish wines (tres magnifique). Gift certificates to The Tangled Vine and other NYC restaurants, as well as wine glass sets and other items will also be auctioned off during the event. Tickets are a minimum donation of $50 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Reservations can be made by calling 646-863-3896.
Yes it’s even possible to adopt a green stance towards going out on the town. One easy way to do this is to order beers from local breweries- they have lower costs of production and their products travel shorter distances than larger, more well-known breweries.
Check out the following list of local breweries, and keep your eyes open for their products as you hit the city’s bars, restaurants, and stores.
Brooklyn Brewery
It’s incredibly easy to find all kinds of interesting volunteer opportunities in New York City- if you know where to look. Luckily, there are some great organizations bringing together individuals and small outreach efforts of all stripes into a larger network, enabling individuals looking for ways to help their pet causes, or assist local outreach efforts, to find the best way to donate their time. Check out our list of organizations and projects that help you get involved personally- and find a charity that appeals to you.
New York Cares is a fabulous way to become involved in all kinds of different causes through volunteering. By creating an online account and attending a short, forty-five minute orientation, you will be granted access to an extensive database full of different opportunities from which you can choose. Their projects include senior citizen outreach, animal rescue and care, youth outreach through athletics, tutoring, helping homeless children, preparing meals for the hungry, educating low-income adults on finances and job skills, as well as cleaning up and revitalizing city parks and neighborhoods. You are also able to choose your level of commitment according to your availability; flexible, non-commitment based volunteering, short-term project volunteering, and long-term project volunteering are all available as options.
The arctic region is home to some of the world’s most majestic wildlife, but it has also suffered disproportionately at the hands of climate change. The melting of the polar ice caps and rise in temperatures has already caused extensive changes to the ecosystems. The habitats on which many species in this region depend and the extent of these effects is expected to continue rising. As one of the most important charitable causes needing attention today, arctic wildlife, ecosystems, and natural resources are under imminent threat due to climate change need your help, and fast.
After the successes of previous Time Out For Hunger campaigns, the Food Bank for New York City and Time Out New York will join forces once again to celebrate their 9th anniversary this March. Last year, more than 160 restaurants participated in the charity event.
On March 18, 2012, Time Out New York's favorite restaurants in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island will give ten percent of the day's proceeds to the Food Bank for New York City to help fight hunger in our area. Make sure to check back to see if your favorite eatery is participating in this generous event!
Since April 2011, a small group of individuals who work as bartenders in New York City, have been participating in the charitable initiative known as the “The Barman’s Fund,” in which local bartenders donate their tips from one of their shifts each month to charity. This small organization of local barmen was founded by Brian Floyd, a bartender for the Vanderbilt, in response to the earthquake in Haiti. Since then, the phenomenon has spread across New York City, and has raised close to $40,000 dollars, donating to causes such as a Park Slope shelter, the Brooklyn Free Clinic, the Greenpoint Soup Kitchen, the Red Cross Disaster Relief, and many more. Many of the causes that catch the attention of the participating bartenders can be found on the website donorschoose.org, which connects people to classrooms needing assistance across the nation.
For those in search of a fun fashion event or cocktail party, check out these affordable upcoming opportunities to enjoy a night out while benefitting a great cause!
This fashion extravaganza benefits Music Unites, which funds and sustains music education programs in underprivileged communities and schools. The evening will witness numerous famed celebrities from the fashion and music world including Keke Wyatt and Project Runway fashion designers from Lifetime’s Project Runway.
Date: February 15, 2012
If you want to donate to charity, but don’t know of any worthy causes to give to, check out this list of five unique, highly-rated New York City charities and programs and find out more about their efforts.
NY CLASS is an animal welfare group focusing on ending the inhumane horse carriage practices in New York City. They are sponsoring an upcoming benefit on February 24, the Mardi Gras Masquerade for NY CLASS.
Since 1970, Harlem Chidren’s Zone has helped provide education, build community programs, and provide social services for children and their families over a 100-block area in New York City.
Valentine’s Day Charity Date Auction
Hosted by Seeds of Africa, a non-profit providing educational resources to children in Zimbabwe. Proceeds will directly benefit the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. Dress in the spirit of the holiday: Red, White, or Black!
Location: 80 5th Avenue, Penthouse. New York, NY.
Autism Speaks to Young Professionals Winter Gala
The exciting Manhattan nightclub Avenue will host a Young Professionals Gala, where guests will enjoy full access to an open bar, a wide array of appetizers, as well as music by DJ Caleb Loftus. All proceeds go to the Autism Speaks Foundation, in support of biomedical research on causes, treatments, and other vital information for children and families struggling with Autistic Disorder.
Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be out with movie stars on Oscar night? Well, now is your chance to get into one of Hollywood's most exclusive parties! Charitybuzz.com is auctioning off the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual Hollywood Dominos Pre-Oscar party. Brush shoulders with movie stars and the who who's of Hollywood at Sunset Tower in Beverly Hills prior to the Oscars on February 23, 2012.
Now that we're all settled in after the holidays, expect a major influx of events, namely charitable events! Yes, the party is always going and on these nights, it's fun for a cause. You can't go wrong, right? So get your best ensembles, dancing shoes, and your checkbooks ready, because the next few weeks are jam-packed with fun and philanthropy. [Source: NY Daily News, Charityhappenings.org]
Jazzed In January
Thursday, Jan 12 6:00p
The Standard Hotel, New York
The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans hosts a celebration in New York City to raise money for the restoration of New Orleans homes and neighborhoods.
5:00pm - 4:00am
11:00am - 9:00pm
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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