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C e l e b r a t e Gi v i n g T u e s d a y wi t h CHi P S a t o u r An n u a l
Op e n Ho u s e , No v embe r 2 8 f r om 5 - 8 p .m.
We’ll open the CHiPS doors to members of our community to tour our facility,
meet the CHiPS family, and convene with neighbors who share in our mission to
help New York City’s hungry and homeless. Come learn about the work we’re
doing and our plans for the future, enjoy some light refreshments, and say hi to
the mothers and babies of our Frances Residence.
Whether you’re interested in volunteering at CHiPS, organizing a fundraiser, or
simply learning more about us, CHiPS board members and staff will be on hand
to answer your questions and share their experiences.
You can also show your support for CHiPS this Giving Tuesday by making a
donation on chipsonline.org/donate.
However you choose to chip in, your contribution will he lp bring hope and
nourishment to your neighbors in need this holiday season. We couldn’t do it
without you!
Now thru Nov. 23, upload a quick selfie (photo or video) saying what you're thankful for and
mention CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women's Shelter as your charity of choice, and Dime
Community Bank will make a donation to us! Make sure to include the hashtag
#DimeGivesBack in your post. Visit www.dime.com/dimegivesback for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Giving Tuesday Open House
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
SOUP KITCHEN SEAT-NAMING CAMPAIGN
Serving 350 meals each day means a lot of wear and tear on
our tables and chairs, but you can help us purchase new dining
room furniture! Donate $500 or $1000 to CHiPS and your name
or a loved one's will be attached to one of the new seats or
tables (respectively). There are 50 seats and 10 tables available
and the campaign closes on Thanksgiving Day, so contact CHiPS
today at (718) 237-2962 for more information!
BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/photo
Honorees Nanci Roden and Stuart Avrick with the Conservative
Party’s Fran Vella-Marrone and Jerry Kassar.
Brooklyn Conservative
Party comes together
at annual dinner
BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK
MMCGOLDRICK@BROOKLYNREPORTER.COM
The Brooklyn Conservative Party
got together on Thursday,
November 2 to mark its 55th
annual reception, an event at which,
year after year, members of the party
and supporters have the opportunity
to enjoy a night in good company with
friends, local elected officials and
candidates.
“It was very, very successful,”
lauded President of the Brooklyn
Conservative Party Jerry Kassar. “I
think everyone had a good time. I
think everyone enjoyed our speakers,
as well as seeing so many candidates
and elected officials there. I actually
found it to be one of the more upbeat
events we’ve had in a long time.”
Keeping in that theme of positivity,
Kassar said, the event came at a good
time.
“It seemed to be, for a lot of people,
a good break from the campaign a
couple of days before the elections,” he
said, “where they could compare notes
and tell stories in a social environment
that was inviting. It was just a great
night.”
Brooklyn Conservative Party Vice
Chair Fran Vella-Marrone agreed.
“It was a wonderful event that
showcased all of our candidates,”
she said. “The Conservative Party
year after year puts out the principals
of small government, less taxes,
support for our police and for our
military – and we’re a part of the
community of Brooklyn, and we
reach out to all parts of Brooklyn and
we field candidates from all parts of
Brooklyn.”
Honorees this year included Stuart
Avrick (recipient of the Jim Gay Memorial
Award), and Nanci Roden (recipient
of the Alice Gaffney Memorial
Award). Avrick was lauded as a “party
stalwart” and activist while Roden is
a dedicated member of the group’s
executive board.
“It’s been a good year for us and the
event this year was very, very successful,”
Vella-Marrone added. “We’re
looking forward to next year.”
The event was held at Tre Fontane,
222 Avenue U.