GIVING FRIENDS EVENTS
Events 2024
Young Mother’s Program – Holiday 2024
The Giving Friends team of volunteers returned to the Samaritan Daytop Village Young Mother’s Program for the 27th year, with holiday gifts for both mothers and children.
The Kelly Clarkson Show: Rad Human
Lynne Corry, Founder and CEO of Giving Friends, was a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show on December 4th. Lynne described how she founded Giving Friends, the mission of Giving Friends, how it evolved from her earlier personal challenges, and how it has grown to serve more than 30,000 vulnerable families in the New York City area. Appearing with Lynne was a Giving Friends recipient, Melinda M., who became a volunteer to give back. The “Rad Human” segment of the Kelly Clarkson Show features inspiring stories of friendship and support.
Annual Fundraiser 2024
Giving Friends fourth annual fundraiser at the beautiful Marina del Rey in the Bronx was a resounding success, attracting over 350 friends and supporters. This year’s celebration of 27 years of giving featured live music by Ladies & Gentlemen and a DJ from ANL Entertainment, setting the stage for a night of fun and dancing.
Annual Back to School and Community Baby Shower
Hundreds of families attended the Annual Back to School & Community Baby Shower Giveaway hosted by Giving Friends at a local Bronx school. All new items included backpacks filled with back to school supplies, socks, shirts, winter jackets, baby clothing and diapers, toys and more.
Mother’s Day Spa
Through the joint efforts of the Samaritan Daytop Village Young Mothers Program and Giving Friends, mothers in in residential treatment for substance abuse enjoyed complimentary facials and makeup sessions with professional estheticians and makeup artists.
Events 2023
Comedy Night 2023
Our third annual Comedy Night Fundraiser at beautiful Marina del Rey in the Bronx was a huge success! We grew our proceeds significantly from last year to support our giving programs that deliver smiles throughout the year to so many families and children living in social service residences and others in need.
Young Mother’s Program – Holiday 2023
The Giving Friends team of volunteers returned to the Samaritan Daytop Village Young Mother’s Program for the 26th year, with holiday gifts for both mothers and children.
Events 2022
Comedy Night 2022
Our second annual Comedy Night Fundraiser was a huge hit and a ton of fun! We doubled our proceeds from last year to support our holiday toy drive that will deliver smiles to so many children living in social services residences. Heartfelt thanks to all for their generosity – donors, sponsors, the 300 guests who filled the room, comedians Colin Quinn, Tara Cannistraci, and Lulu, and master of ceremonies Margaret Lembo.
Young Mother’s Program – Holiday 2022
The Giving Friends team of volunteers returned to the Samaritan Daytop Village Young Mother’s Program for the 25th year, with holiday gifts for both mothers and children.
This year Giving Friends was recognized for 25 years of delivering smiles with a Proclamation establishing “Lynne Corry Day.“
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