8 Charity Events You Can Support In and Around Carmel This Summer

If you’re looking for something fun to do but also want to give something back to the community, charity events are a great choice for a day or night out. If you live in or happen to be visiting Carmel, New York, there are quite a few such events scheduled for the beginning of summer that are taking place nearby. Whether these events are happening in or around Carmel, they’re all easily accessible and have a variety of price ranges. Regardless of your budget, there are several noble causes you can help contribute to this summer.

At Meadowland of Carmel, we want you to be able to easily find the best charity events this summer. We believe it’s important to give back to the community you’re in, and we want to help you do just that. In the interest of doing this, we’ve curated a list of eight wonderful charity events taking place in and around Carmel this summer, which you will find below.

Mobilizing Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

On June 24, the Mobilizing Foundation is hosting a golf tournament and luncheon. The event is happening at The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge, and it begins with the tournament and ends with the luncheon. There are several options for attending, each with a different price tag attached to the tickets. You can also choose to become a sponsor for this event, which provides added perks. Depending on what you choose, the cost ranges from $10 to $250. All proceeds go toward pandemic prevention, so whether you’re an amateur or a professional golfer, this is a worthy charity to support.

Vision International’s Annual Fundraising Gala

On June 25, Vision International for Needed Children, Inc. will be hosting its annual fundraising gala at the Hilton Garden Inn in Nanuet. Tickets cost $100, giving you access to food, beverages, and a raffle. Vision International is about fighting poverty and ending child hunger, so all of the proceeds from this event go toward feeding and providing education for children who are living in poverty. You’ll have a great time at this event knowing that the money you spent will help provide for someone who is in desperate need.

2022 Long Island Hospitality Ball

On June 27, the Long Island Hospitality Ball will be hosting its annual event at Crest Hollow Country Club. The ticket cost starts at $150 and the proceeds go toward the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. The event will feature music, a delicious menu of food from premiere restaurants, premium wines and spirits, and a raffle. This has been a historically successful event, so attending this event means you’ll be a part of a 10-year legacy of raising millions of dollars for this important cause.

Art for Haiti

On July 16, Heart & Purpose will be hosting Art for Haiti at MoCA Westport. General admission tickets cost $80 and all funds go toward helping people in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, who are living in poverty. There will be a DJ, live music performed by artists such as Phyllisia Rose, an art exposition showing off Haitian artwork, and food. This event is a fun way to spend your day while having a meaningful impact by helping to provide basic necessities such as education to children in need.

Family Fun Day

On July 24, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition is hosting a Family Fun Day at Kruckers. This event has an entry fee of $15 per child and $30 per adult. Children under the age of 5 enter for free. The entry fee covers access to activities such as swimming and water slides along with games, food, and beverages. This event is raising funds to support women in the community who are battling cervical cancer, so if you’re looking for a cheap way to spend the day, this is an excellent way to do that while supporting a good cause.

Oldies Group Dance

On August 6, the American Heart Association is hosting an Oldies Group Dance at Colden Manor at Spruce Lodge. This event will feature a buffet dinner followed by a dance, and tickets cost only $25. This is a more laid-back, fun event with the goal of raising funds for research on heart disease. Many people have had their lives impacted by a stroke, and supporting this event is a great way to help the advancement of research that could save lives.

Horsepower – A Motorcycle Charity

On August 21, 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc. will be hosting Horsepower – A Motorcycle Charity at the organization’s facility. The event costs $65 to enter and features a motorcycle ride through Dutchess and Columbia counties. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the ride starts at 10:30 a.m. You’ll travel from the facility and eventually circle back around to that same facility at 1 p.m., where you’ll find a BBQ lunch waiting for you. This event is raising funds to save horses, so this event is a great pick if you’re an animal lover.

Revitalize Soundview Park

For those who don’t want to spend too much money and are willing to get their hands dirty, The Bronx Is Blooming is hosting Revitalize Soundview Park. There are several days scheduled for this event, so check the website to find a date that works best. Soundview Park is a great place for picnics and hiking, so helping to keep the park looking beautiful and healthy is a great way to support the local community. This is a great opportunity to get out in the summer sun, make some new friends, and have fun while you do something good.

That concludes our list of several charity events you can support in and around Carmel this summer. Did you see any charities that interest you? Did we miss any that you’ve highlighted for this upcoming season? What causes are you passionate about? Please contact us, and let us know. We would love to hear from you with any questions or comments you have to offer.

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