Tag Archives: Benefit

Convoy of Hope Food Distribution

The NASCAR Foundation, Joey Logano Foundation, ONE DAYTONA and Daytona International Speedway to Host Convoy of Hope Food Distribution February 17

WHO: Following NASCAR’s season start with the DAYTONA 500, The NASCAR Foundation, Joey Logano Foundation, ONE DAYTONA and Daytona International Speedway are partnering with Convoy of Hope to distribute thousands of pounds of food, water and hygiene supplies to those that need it most in the Daytona Beach area.

“In 2020, the Joey Logano Foundation helped activate four Convoy of Hope distribution events in four different race markets across the country. The power and impact these events have to immediately help so many families in need is beyond impressive. We’re excited to start off 2021 by executing another Convoy of Hope event with the NASCAR Foundation, just a few days after our 2021 season kicks off at Daytona.”

“We are proud to host this food distribution event immediately following the DAYTONA 500,” said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director, The NASCAR Foundation. “We have been a proud partner alongside the Joey Logano Foundation and Convoy of Hope since the pandemic began to bring more than 180,000 pounds of food and supplies to 4,000 families in our racing communities in need. We couldn’t be happier to work with ONE DAYTONA and Daytona International Speedway to reach the local community right here in our hometown of Daytona Beach.”

WHAT: Following the DAYTONA 500, families in need can visit ONE DAYTONA to receive a box of food and other items in a safe, socially-distanced manner via a drive-thru distribution that aims to serve 800 vehicles. The contactless distribution will ensure the safety of staff and the program’s deserving guests.

WHEN /

WHERE: The distribution event will take place on Wednesday, February 17, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET in ONE DAYTONA’s northwest parking lot behind The DAYTONA hotel and just west of CMX Theatre. This is the fifth event that The NASCAR Foundation and Joey Logano Foundation have completed partnering with Convoy of Hope, providing a total of $175,000 in support. Previous events were held in 2020 at Darlington Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Phoenix Raceway.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) established The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives of children throughout the United States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund children’s health care programs. The NASCAR Foundation has cumulatively donated nearly $40 million to reach more than 1.4 million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, visit NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter at @NASCAR_FDN.

About Joey Logano

Joey Logano is the driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series.The 30-year-old from Middletown, CT is a 13-year NASCAR veteran with an impressive racing resume. Logano holds records as the youngest NASCAR driver to win a Cup race, youngest to win a Cup pole award and youngest NASCAR Driver to win Rookie of the Year. Logano is the 2018 NASCAR Champion, the 2015 Daytona 500 Champion, 2016 All-Star winner and has over 50+ career NASCAR wins (26 Cup, 30 NXS). To learn more visit: www.joeylogano.com.

About Joey Logano Foundation

Founded in 2013, The Joey Logano Foundation invests in organizations offering second chances to children and young adults during times of crisis and works to inspire others to live a life of generosity. Through grant making, charity events, the JL Kids Crew and CARE (Critical Assistance Relief Effort), the Joey Logano Foundation continues to make a profound difference in the lives of children and adults in need across the country. To learn more visit: www.joeyloganofoundation.com.

About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years. Convoy of Hope has served more than 130 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.

About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.

About ONE DAYTONA

ONE DAYTONA features a 300,000 square-foot retail, dining and entertainment district, along with a Fairfield Inn and Suites, The DAYTONA, an Autograph Collection hotel, and 282 luxury apartments. Visitors, race fans, and residents recognize ONE DAYTONA as the place to live, work, stay and play in the Daytona Beach area. The destination features a comprehensive Public Art program with installations throughout including the Jantzen Diving Girl in Victory Circle. For a complete list of tenants, please visit Onedaytona.com/Directory. For more information and the latest updates, visit OneDaytona.com, follow us on Facebook (OneDaytona), Instagram (@onedaytona) or Twitter (@ONEDAYTONA).

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , on by .

STEEPED COFFEE “PACKS FOR GOOD”

For the holidays and beyond, Steeped Coffee, known for its simple award-winning brewing method that has become the standard for single-serve specialty coffee, is proud to announce the launch of its PACKS FOR GOOD program (steepedcoffee.com/packsforgood).

The new ongoing PACKS FOR GOOD initiative helps support a growing list of charities through partner pages on the Steeped Coffee website using a giving code, where Steeped gives back 20% of all sales as a donation to each non-profit to support their mission.

To kickoff PACKS FOR GOOD Steeped Coffee is shining light on the current growing hunger crisis right here in America affecting our communities and neighbors by donating to Feeding America. To show support, use code FEEDINGAMERICA at checkout and Steeped will donate 20% of total sales to Feeding America and its member food banks.

“We know that access to nutritious food is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Yet many people across the country may not know where they will find their next meal and the pandemic further exacerbates this issue,” said Blake Thompson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America.

As the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief and food rescue organization, Feeding America is a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs that provides food assistance to more than 40 million people annually. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding America estimates that more than 50 million people could be food insecure in the United States this year, including 17 million children.

Steeped, Inc., a Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp has a double bottom line of Purpose Beyond Profits. “We are always looking for ways Steeped can serve as a positive force for good,” said Josh Wilbur, CEO and Founder of Steeped Coffee. “PACKS FOR GOOD lets us generously give with 20% to meet the moment now and into the future as a vehicle for other organizations.”

Steeped Coffee is one of the only brewing methods that doesn’t require a machine, grinder, or special equipment to prepare premium coffee. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped Packs only need water to make a fresh cup of barista approved coffee. Each pack contains hand-roasted ground coffee that is nitro sealed for freshness in fully compostable packaging. The company’s proprietary brewing method bypasses any risks of using a communal coffee pot and has quickly been adopted by hundreds of the nation’s top coffee roasting companies and brands.

“There is no doubt we’ll never forget these times, but it’s what we do for others, even the small things, that will be remembered,” says Wilbur. “As a startup in these crazy times, Steeped is looking to do anything within reach to make a difference and encourage others to do the same. We know that every small act will all add up to make a big difference.”

In March, Steeped also launched the “Stay Home, Stay Steeped” campaign to encourage customers to stay home by providing free home delivery on all coffee, cups, kettles, and gear. The offer has been extended indefinitely and aims to help those adjusting to new rituals at home, and routines while working from home.

In April, Steeped, Inc. also launched “You Give, We Give” (steepedcoffee.com/yougivewegive), a campaign to help fuel and lift the spirits of frontline doctors, nurses, firefighters, police, and first responders as they battle the COVID-19 crisis. “You Give, We Give” invited people to gift Steeped Coffee Packs to those on the front lines, with Steeped matching all gifts, pack for pack, and providing free weekly deliveries directly to the hospitals, stations, and clinics where they’re needed most. The program was featured on the Ellen Show as well as by several celebrities and over 70,000 packs have been donated across the country.

Visit steepedcoffee.com/packsforgood to learn more and show your support for those struggling with hunger across America.

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, high quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped Coffee is the new single-serve coffee standard helping to make quality coffee accessible within Guilt-Free Packaging. The proprietary Steeped Brewing Method delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed.

Steeped Coffee is available on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at premium supermarkets, luxury hotels, and offices with craft coffee and at-home services. Through licensed partnerships, Steeped, Inc. works with over 200 specialty coffee roasters to share its technology and brewing method around the globe. For more information, visit steepedcoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

Features of Steeped Coffee include:

Hand Roasted Specialty Coffee: no instant powders, just delicious coffee
No Machines Required: unplugged single-serve convenience
Guilt-Free Packaging: made using fully compostable and renewable materials
Nitro-Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
Full Immersion Filter: renewable plant-based non-GMO compostable filters that regulate ideal water-in and maximum flavor-out
Ultrasonically Sealed: no glues, staples, or wasted materials for max steeping
Precision Ground: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
Pre-Portioned: optimal SCA recommended water-to-coffee ratios
Barista Approved: continuously tested by multiple independent specialty coffee Q-graders for freshness, quality, and taste
Just + Water: a simple cup

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Trending and tagged , , , on by .

BBQ in DC – Free Virtual Concert

Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM

Before the coronavirus pandemic, late June in D.C. meant only one thing for smoked meat fans: the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle.

Not only was the two-day event on Pennsylvania Avenue a chance for backyard pitmasters to mingle with the experts; it was also a chance for the experts to compete for an automatic berth at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in October.

Sadly, like many other annual events in D.C., the in-person event has been canceled due to the virus. It would have taken over a few blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue around 6th Street Northwest during the weekend of June 27 and 28. This year, though, it’s a virtual event that lasts all month.

While barbecue fans won’t be able to get a whiff of glazed ribs, smoked chicken or savory burnt ends, they will still be able to put their own creations up in a virtual competition judged by Myron Mixon, Tuffy Stone and Moe Cason, three champion pitmasters known for their cookbooks, restaurants and TV appearances.

Stone, who lives in Richmond, Virginia, where he runs a catering company, heads the Cool Smoke competition barbecue team that has won six major championships (including “The Jack”) and owns The Westover restaurant, laments the loss of one of his favorite events.

“D.C. is so energetic anyways, but when you fill that avenue with the smells and the smoke coming from that barbecue … it’s such a cool event,” Stone said. “It’s one of my favorite events of all, so to not be there this year, it seems really strange. I think we can all agree there’s a lot of strange things going on.”

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , , , on by .

Deryck Todd Presents She’s A Riot

Thursday, June 25 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Deryck Todd Presents

SHE’S A RIOT! Party With Purpose
A Virtual Rally, March & Music Fundraiser On Zoom

100% of Proceeds Donated to Marsha P Johnson Institute

Thursday, June 25th 2020 8 PM – 11 PM

MUSIC BY Lina Bradford

DIGITAL RALLY Billy Porter | MJ Rodriguez | Elle Hearns (MPJI) | Isiah Thomas | Joshua Zeke Thomas + More !

SHOWS Bob The Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race) | Detox (RuPaul’s Drag Race) | Merrie Cherry | Nina West (RuPaul’s Drag Race) | Dragon Sisters | Sydney Harcourt (Hamilton) | Illustrious Blacks

MUSIC PREMIERE Merlot | Ultra Naté

FEATURED PARTICIPANTS Pat Cleveland | Alok | James B Whiteside | ISLYNYC | Slutty Puffin | Carrie Dragshaw | Colin O’Leary | Janet The Planet | Amanda Lepore | John Lam | Ariana & The Rose | Reed Henry | Marti Gould Cummings | Maxfield Haynes | Overheard At A Gay Bar

MAKING THE CUT Jonny Cota | Ji Won | Sander Bos | Will Riddle

BRANDS THAT CARE Rollingstone | XDA | Versed

LOOKS March & Protest Signs, Rainbow Realness, Quarantine Queers!

*** Virtual Zoom Event Link Will Be Emailed to You Before Event!***

ABOUT As Pride and the Black Lives Matter movement collide in 2020, remember that the LGBTQ+ rights movement owes its very being to RIOTS led by people of color — it’s important to honor and remember that now more than ever. On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a meeting place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. When they demanded sex verification checks on trans women, a spontaneous protest broke out, and at the forefront of those protests were lead by queer BIPOC like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Pride owes its very existence to a RIOT, and it took radical acts of change to just start the conversation about LGBTQ+ issues in America, a conversation that continues to this day. The Marsha P Johnson Institute, the renowned organization that protects and defends black transgendered people through community organization, advocacy work, leadership training and promoting our collective power, is the She’s A Riot primary beneficiary.

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , on by .

Limited Edition Chi Box™

Kim Baker Foods is releasing its new Limited Edition Chi Box™ for the holidays. For less than $25, send someone a sampler of one of the newest healthy snack products on the market with a dose of positivity. For every box sold, Kim Baker Foods will donate a package of Pro-Chi to FeedMore to feed a hungry family in the new year.

The Chi Box includes nine 1 oz. Pro-Chi Lentil Crunch packages in an assortment of flavors including Harissa Lime, Simply Salted, and Dark Chocolate Drizzle, along with three tea light candles and a lavender satchel. Pro-Chi™ Lentil Crunch is a healthy and fun plant-based snack with 7 grams of protein per serving and it’s grain free. Pro-Chi can also be used to add texture, nutrition and flavor to foods such as salad, yogurt, smoothie bowls, and more. Chi Boxes are available for $24.99 on www.kimbakerfoods.com/shop and Amazon until December 31st or until supplies last.

Using its passion for food as a vehicle for positivity has been core to the mission of Kim Baker Foods. “The Chi Box is an awesome holiday gift for anyone and it pays it forward to a family in need,” said Kim Baker, founder of Kim Baker Foods. “We believe it’s important to celebrate the holiday spirit with inspiration and generosity.”

Kim Baker Foods (www.kimbakerfoods.com) celebrates food that nourishes people, their communities, and the world around us. Pro-Chi™ is a unique plant-protein snack that makes clean eating fun and accessible. Pro-Chi™ Lentil Crunch Snacks and Protein Toppers are sold at www.kimbakerfoods.com and Amazon, as well as at select retail locations. Founder Kim Baker has cooked live on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda and has been featured in numerous media outlets including Virginia This Morning, FOX Business News, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Newsday, and others.

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Holiday Gift Guide, Trending and tagged , , on by .

Party Pics: Picnic by Design 2019 (DIFFA)

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)’s annual summer fundraiser, Picnic by Design, returned this September! Held at Midtown Loft & Terrace, the eighth annual soirée invited 20 top tier designers and brands to create global-themed baskets of goodies for auction. Every year, Picnic by Design brings together over 200 industry guests for gourmet picnic fare and custom designer baskets for auction. Event proceeds support DIFFA’s mission to grant funds to HIV/AIDS service organizations across the country.

This entry was posted in Trending and tagged , , on by .

One Huge Night Gala – Gift of Life

Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM
Cipriani, 42nd Street, NYC

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL
ONE HUGE NIGHT GALA
TO BENEFIT
GIFT OF LIFE MARROW REGISTRY

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
6 PM COCKTAILS / 7 PM DINNER
CIPRIANI, 42ND STREET
110 EAST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10017
JOIN US AS WE INTRODUCE TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
TO THEIR LIFESAVING DONORS FOR THE FIRST TIME.
RSVP BY AUGUST 17, 2019
BUSINESS ATTIRE ● DIETARY LAWS OBSERVED

HONORING
ARYEH B. BOURKOFF
PARTNERS FOR LIFE AWARD
MITZI AND WARREN EISENBERG
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

RECOGNIZING
NEW YORK METS
CORPORATE PARTNER AWARD

At Gift of Life we believe every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life — and we are determined to make it happen.

We are singularly passionate about engaging the public to help us get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, inherited immune disorders and other diseases. Whether as a donor, a volunteer or a financial supporter, you can save lives.

It begins with one remarkable person, one life-changing swab and one huge win – finding a match and a cure.

HONORARY CHAIRS
DR. MIRIAM AND SHELDON G. ADELSON

GALA CHAIRS
KIMBERLEE AND JASON OSTHEIMER
WENDY AND STEPHEN B. SIEGEL

GALA VICE CHAIRS
SARA AND LEONARD ARONSON

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , , , , on by .

Barefoot and Black Tie – Gift of Life

Tuesday, September 10 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Crescent Beach Club, 333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, New York 11709

Cocktails, Gourmet Food, Dancing to a Steel Band, Watching the sun set over Long Island Sound.

Dress to Impress -Creative Black Tie, Bow Ties, Bermuda Shorts, Cocktail Dresses

Healing Little Hearts
Sponsorships Available -call (516) 317-1131

$100 per ticket

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , , , , , on by .

Party Pics – Hamptons Summer Benefit

The UNCF Hamptons Summer Benefit honoring Sharlee Jeter and R. Donahue Peebles was a great success.

The generous support of a large assortment of guests will enable UNCF to provide more young people of color with a successful pathway to obtain a life-changing college education.

“We’re pleased to share that we raised more than $350,000 to continue our contribution to help support historically black colleges and universities and deserving scholars in the greater New York area to further their education and fulfill their career aspirations.”

This entry was posted in Parties, Trending and tagged , , , , on by .

Music, Magic, and Monsters

Saturday, September 14 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses, 778 Broadway, Route 9W Ulster Park, NY

SNEAK PREVIEW NIGHT OFFERED AT ULSTER PARK’S NATIONALLY POPULAR HEADLESS HORSEMAN HAYRIDES & HAUNTED HOUSES ATTRACTION

SEPTEMBER 14 EVENT “MUSIC, MAGIC & MONSTERS” WILL BENEFIT ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION IN ACCORD

EVENING OFFERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES HAYRIDE TOUR, A MAGICIAN, MUSICIANS, AND FOOD TRUCKS AND EXCITING LIVE AUCTION

“Music, Magic & Monsters” benefit party at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses. 778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park, NY. Behind-the-scenes hayride tour of America’s #1 haunted attraction, live music, magician, food trucks, live auction. Admission $50. Benefits Animals for Adoption in Accord which rescues, trains, and adopts dogs for work as therapy dogs in hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. Order tickets at animalsforadoption.org or admission at door. More info 845-687-7619.

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , , , , on by .

Reproductive Justice for All

Saturday, July 27 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
City Winery 155 Varick Street New York

Devyn Inez Fusaro, Eleanor Jasmine Lambert, and Victoria Monaco are profoundly concerned citizens moved to activism in response to the attempted criminalization and undue burden placed on women and gender-expansive people seeking reproductive healthcare and the facilities/physicians who provide it.

Please join them for a fundraising event to benefit the movement for Reproductive Justice in the most vulnerable communities in the United States! The event will feature hors d’oeuvres & drinks, information, entertainment and an auction!

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , , , , on by .

TPA Night Out at the Ballgame

Wednesday, July 17 at 7:00 PM
Yankee Stadium, 1 East 161st Street, NY

Let’s Strike Out Breast Cancer!

Join The Pink Agenda at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, July 17 as the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays! Purchase your ticket and join us for a summer night at the ballpark with good friends for a great cause.

Don’t miss our raffle for a chance to win four Yankees tickets to a game of your choice*! Raffle tickets are $10 per entry. Purchase as many tickets as you’d like to increase your chance to win. The drawing will be held on the morning of July 17. Winners will be notified via email.

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Wednesday, July 17 at 7:05 PM

Section 209

Ticket: $70

Attention Ticket Purchasers: You will receive information about retrieving your game tickets to the email address provided!

Raffle Ticket: $10

*For any 2019 regular season home game at Yankee Stadium of the winner’s choosing, excluding all home games played against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets, and the Houston Astros, and the August 17th/18th games against the Cleveland Indians. Subject to availability. Seats will be located in the non-premium Field Level, Main Level, or Terrace Level.

For more information click here

This entry was posted in Events and tagged , , on by .