City Chicks 4 Charity
When: Saturday Dec 3rd
Where: St Joseph’s Soup Kitchen
On a bright Saturday morning, City Chicks 4 Charity ventured out to Greenwich Village to spread a little holiday cheer. With our aprons and rubber gloves on, we chopped onions for the meatballs, buttered bread, and cut cakes for dessert. We spent the morning cooking and preparing a hearty meal of baked ziti and meatballs, Notre Dame coleslaw, and donated pies. When the time came to open the doors, the kitchen smelled of delicious food. City Chicks 4 Charity and the other volunteers served this amazing lunch to over 400 people.
The Soup Kitchen has been operating in Casserly Hall every Saturday for about 20 years. Meals are always prepared with the help of an army of volunteers from different churches and faiths working under the supervision of one of their rotating head chefs. St Joseph’s strives for nutritionally balanced, hearty meals and whenever possible, include fresh vegetables and salads. The guests range from fixed-income local residents and the elderly, to street people who are truly suffering. All are welcome, and the food is 100% free.
To learn more, or to volunteer at the Soup Kitchen, visit www.stjosephsoupkitchen.org or email info@stjosephsoupkitchen.org. The day was an unbelievable experience that we most definitely will partake in again!
CC4Charity: Thank you to everyone who supported our Life is Priceless event last night. So refreshing to see how many people… http://t.co/gcO1jrMe
City Chicks 4 Charity (http://cc4c.tumblr.com/) and The Life Is Priceless Foundation (http://www.lifeispriceless.org/) are hosting an event in David Price’s honor, complete with drink specials, DJ, light eats and of course beer pong & flip cup! You’re invited to sign up as individuals or teams. If you’re feeling a little rusty there is no pressure to play. You are welcome to simply join us as we celebrate an amazing life.
We anticipate a sell-out event and, therefore, may not be offering tickets at the door. Beer Pong & Flip Cup spots will also be based on a first come first serve basis. To secure your entry, purchase tickets and sign up
today!
What: 3rd Annual Cocktails 4 a Cause
When: Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Where: Marquee Night Club
Why: To Raise Funds for the Children’s Autism Hope Project
The 3rd Annual Cocktails for a Cause was held on Thursday, October 20th at Marquee Night Club in true City Chicks 4 Charity style! This year’s event raised over $30K for the Children’s Autism Hope Project. With the growing epidemic of autism in children, this organization is dedicated to researching the underlying causes and mechanisms of autism, using this knowledge to develop more effective treatments. We are extremely excited to present such a wonderful organization with funds to work towards their goal of a cure.
The event was attended by over 400 guests, our largest turnout yet! Special guests included Darryl Strawberry and Howard Cross who each support Autism related charities as well. Attendees drank and danced the night away thanks to our fantastic sponsors: Barefoot Wine, Camarena Tequila, Titos Vokda, Palm Ale, Pop Chips and Vita Coco. When guests weren’t mingling or dancing to the music of Ricardo Lima, they could be found placing bids on our Silent Auction items. Items included a Derek Jeter signed photograph, Tour GCX package, and an Interior Design consultation with Rebecca Tier Soskin Design.
A HUGE thank you to everyone that attended, donated, and supported. The event was a huge success thanks to your continued support and generosity.
St Clare’s 10th Annual Breast Cancer Walk, Sunday Sept 18 2011
On this brisk morning, a city chicks member and her family, along with a few thousand people (and canines!) gathered to support breast cancer diagnosis and treatment for St Clare’s Health System at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockaway, NJ. The 5k walk raised over $100,000, bringing their overall gross through the years to almost $1 million! Kristen and her family walked for the Advanced Digital Data Team, who again raised the most amount of money as a group- over $17,000! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this great cause- what a great day!
Join City Chicks 4 Charity for an open bar, light eats, live DJ, silent auction, and the best of NYC’s young professionals at Marquee. This year’s event will be benefiting The Children’s Autism Hope Project. With the growing epidemic of autism in children, this organization is dedicated to researching the underlying causes and mechanisms of autism, using this knowledge to develop more effective treatments and hopefully, one day, a cure.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT: http://cocktails4acause2011.charityhappenings.org/
We were so excited to learn that some of our favorite organizations were able to raise funds through Fashion Night Out, on September 8th in NYC!
As most of you know, we love the organization, Pencils of Promise! They were able to raise enough funds from the Dolce & Gabbana event, to build another school for underprivileged children! The place was filled with many familiar faces, including Justin Bieber who was on hand to support his fav cause.
Another one of our favorite highlights, was the Collab between Rachel Roy and Amare Stoudemire of the NYK. The Designer duo, was on hand shooting “hoops 4 a Cause” We appreciate our Philanthropic Fashionista’s, keep it coming!!
Vogue was there to capture it all: http://www.vogue.com/parties/
SAVE THE DATE! Our next big event!! Cocktails 4 a cause!
What: 9th Annual Chris Slattery 9/11 Memorial Golf Classic Where: Great River Golf Club, Milford, CT When: Monday, July 11th Why: Because We Will Never Forget.. those lost in 9/11 It’s hard for founder, Renee’s family, to believe its been ten years since we lost a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend in Chris Slattery in the 9/11 attacks. In this, our 9th year of keeping his memory alive through a charity golf outing sponsored by Bankers, http://www.bankers.com/, City Chicks is delighted to announce that they have raised more than $800k in scholarship money for Chris’s alma maters, Chamnade High School and Fairfield University. Although we never manage to escape the heat, these outings are filled with the laughter, light and libations that made Chris Slattery who he was. A special thanks to all those who came to support and Chris will forever remain in our hearts.
Who: 
CC4C, BTIG, Celebrities, & Amazing Children Charity Organizations
What: BTIG’s Annual Commission for Charity Day
When: Wednesday, April 27th
City Chicks 4 Charity was honored to be a part of BTIG’s 9th Annual Commission for Charity Day. The event took place on April 27th at the BTIG offices. The City Chicks were on hand at the New York event alongside celebrities such as Michael J. Fox, Matt Dillon, Darryl Strawberry, Nick Swisher, Jorge Posada, Eli Manning, Steve Schirripa, Sean Avery, John McEnroe, Joe Girardi, Petra Nemcova, Bode Miller, Reggie Jackson, Joe Namath, and more.
The celebrities performed guest trading duties for the afternoon, with all commissions being donated to a range of children’s charities. The event raised over 4 million dollars benefiting a multitude of organizations including the following:
- All Stars Helping Kids - www.allstarshelpingkids.org
- Autism Speaks – www.autismspeaks.org
- Deafness Research Foundation – www.drf.org
- Food Allergy Initiative – www.faiusa.org
- Franciscan Hospital for Children – www.franciscanhospital.org
- Hedge Funds Care – www.hedgefundscare.org
- Jacob’s Cure – www.jacobscure.org
- Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – www.michaeljfox.org
- Project Sunshine – www.projectsunshine.org
- Smile Train – www.smiletrain.org
- Solving Kids Cancer – www.solvingkidscancer.org
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – www.stjude.org
- St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children – www.stmaryskids.org
- The Happy Hearts Fund – www.happyheartsfund.org
The day was absolutely amazing to watch unfold. Celebrities, charities, and a few families began arriving to the offices around 11am. The traders immediately took the celebs under their wings aiding them in trades, coaching them through each conversation. Celebrities also took the time to play with the children that were able to attend, high fiving and signing autographs. The day was absolutely amazing to be a part of, and we cannot wait to attend again next year!
To find out more, check out this New York Times article:http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/celebrities-fill-trading-floor-for-charity/
Photos from the Spring into Action Event on April 17, 2011
Who: CC4C and Friends What: Spring into Action Event When: April 17, 2011 City Chicks 4 Charity hosted an event Sunday, April 17th to raise funds for the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund and Live to Love. The concept came together when we decided to have a more intimate event, leaving the cocktails behind and tying up our laces. Our Spring into Action Event was held at Stepping Out Studios where attendees picked between four workout classes: Boot Camp taught by Jen Cassetty, Salsa Cardio taught by Martina Kocichova, Yoga taught by Erica Barth and Pilates taught by Dara Spitalny. The 45-minute classes were followed by a light lunch sponsored by Whole Foods where attendees heard from our trainers, the charities, and a wellness guide. Carrie Lee, President of Live to Love told us how the organization began as a movement in the Himalayan region empowering the youth to make positive changes in their communities and is now an international network of non-political, secular, non-governmental organizations aimed at furthering the following five goals: (1) education, (2) medical services, (3) relief aid, (4) environmental protection and (5) heritage preservation. The organization builds schools to empower the women of these regions, as well as provide them with access to health clinics to provide traditional and modern health care. We are proud to announce that the event raised thousands of dollars for the two causes, and we had a great time while doing it! A very special thanks to our sponsors: Whole Foods, Fitness Magazine, Stepping Out Studios, and Rosebud Lip Salve. To learn more about the organizations we donated to please visit: Live to Love: http://www.live2love.org/ American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/
