JCPenney Round-Up for Children's Aid!

Shop at New Manhattan JCPenney and Round-Up for Children’s Aid!

From now until August 16, the just-opened JCPenney in Manhattan (at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue) offers all shoppers the chance to round-up their purchases to the next highest dollar and will donate 100% of the funds raised to The Children’s Aid Society’s after- school programs! The beautiful new store is huge – 153,000 square feet – and offers lots of clothing, a Sephora boutique, and home furnishings.As you may know, the store is the chain’s first-ever in Manhattan. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg attended the grand opening on July 31, as did JCPenney’s CEO and celebrity designer Kimora Lee Simmons. To commemorate the store’s arrival in Manhattan, JCPenney donated $5,000 to Children’s Aid’s after-school programming (and donated as well to TASC and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC), and treated 40 Children’s Aid youth to a back-to-school shopping spree after the opening ceremonies.The Children’s Aid Society will partner with JCPenney in future round-ups; the next is in October. But right now is a great time to see the new store, shop – and give!

AC General Meeting (July 14--6:30pm to 7:30pm)

NEXT MEETING: JULY 14th- 6:30PM - 7:30PM
(NO New Member Orientation Tonight)

The final Associates Council meeting of the 2008-09 season will be held next Tuesday, July 14th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Lord Memorial Building, 4th Fl. (150 East 45th St - b/t Third & Lex).

THIS IS ONE NOT TO MISS! Be the first to hear about some of the changes coming to Children's Aid & their effects on our volunteers and AC members. Learn about how the AC has influenced the marketing and outreach of the agency towards our friends and supporters and find out what direction the AC is headed for during the upcoming 2009-10 year...including the appointment of a new AC President.We invite you to come out, hear about what we have planned and share your thoughts and ideas about the future of the Associates Council.

Food and refreshments will be served. RSVP: Please contact Scott at 212-381-1173 or via email.

Summer on the Hudson: A Smashing Success

On June 17th 2009, the rain stopped for a night, and it was as if the sky knew that the Associates Council had planned an outdoor fundraiser along the Hudson River. Set on the docks of the Frying Pan, with breathtaking views of the NYC skyline, the event drew over 75 people who came out to support the Children’s Aid Society. Whether it was friends, family or members of the AC, the crowd was enthusiastic and the support was tremendous.

photo: Miguel Bermudez

The evening began with drink specials and delicious food, ranging from mouth watering chicken and beef skewers to crudités and dip. Those with a penchant for live music enjoyed the beautiful music of Larisa and Jason, while those who craved the latest hits enjoyed DJ Stevie Vano. As guests entered, they were given a raffle ticket that was automatically entered into a drawing. Upon arrival guests were also given a gift certificate to Completely Bare, which was the Associates Council’s way of saying “thank you for coming!” Scott, Meita, and Keisha pumped up the crowd when they announced two rounds of raffle winners who received prizes from Equinox Spa, Love Quotes Inc., Bulldog Sports, Smathers & Branson, Mikol & Company, and items signed by Taylor Swift & Britney Spears.

Nothing about this event recalled the standard fundraiser ambiance. From start to finish, the event felt like an escape from the hustle of New York and everyday hectic work life. At the end of the day, all of this was to support quality programs and services that benefit over 150,000 children and their families living in New York City—a great event for an even better cause.


contributing writer: Rochelle Torgman