The creative ideas presented to us for fundraising events continue to amaze me. It’s no surprise that a company with “create” in their name is launching a very cool, very creative way for people to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. 

RE/CREATE, a not-for profit platform started by CREATETHE GROUP will be hosting an auction with over 50 personal items donated by well-known names including Kanye West, Kate Moss, and Marc Jacobs, to name just a few. You not only get a chance to own some one-of-a-kind items from these celebrities, but you also get a glimpse into their personal music style. In addition to donating items to the auction, celebrities were asked to create a playlist with some of their favorite songs. You can check out the playlists and place a bid here: RE/CREATE New York. 

The event has garnered a lot press, including a recent article in the New York Times.

The website launches tonight and the auction will run from January 11th through February 3rd. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to our Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Place a bid today!

By Rebecca Gnessin

Sip and nosh your way through Spain without ever leaving New York!

Join New York Cares on Thursday, October 7, at the Great Match, a Spanish wine and tapas tasting showcasing delectable tapas from renowned restaurants paired perfectly with Spanish wines. Partial proceeds from your ticket purchases will support New York Cares’ critical work in the community.

Purchase tickets and live the Spanish life for one night! View event details and invite all your friends.

It’s hard to turn down beautiful jewelry. It’s even harder when the jewelry is both affordable and benefits a great cause.

That’s right; it’s a.v max’s annual sample sale benefiting New York Cares and New York to New Orleans. Although listed for sale for $50-$200, this June you have the opportunity to stock up on semi-precious a.v.max jewelry for only $5-$25! This is the chance to update your summer wardrobe with jewelry at drastically reduced prices. These gems have been featured in great fashion magazines such as Elle, InStyle, and Lucky.

Stop by a.v max anytime on Thursday, June 17, from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 60 West 38th Street, 4th floor.

Join New York Cares and 300 fellow New Yorkers at Cirque de Soirée, our annual spring benefit, on Thursday, March 4, at Providence.

Enjoy music by DJ M.O.S., try your luck in a mystery raffle, and bid on exclusive prizes in a silent auction – including an 11-night Royal Caribbean cruise, travel on JetBlue Airways, and luxury goods from Marc Jacobs and Prada – while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and thrilling live performances.

We’ll also be honoring two supporters who exemplify the New York Cares spirit of service: Jenna Arnold of Press Play Productions and Glen Weiss of Vornado Realty Trust.

Tickets for this event have sold out for the past three years. Don’t miss your chance – buy your tickets now!

Last night’s annual Winter Benefit was a resounding success, thanks to hundreds of individuals and companies who made generous donations in support of New York Cares.  The event is our biggest annual fundraiser, and this year was no different – we raised over $1 million to support our work in the community!

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Wines from Spain’s Great Match: Wine and Tapas tasting yesterday was a big success. Tickets were sold out, and 500 lucky people got to sample wines from Spain’s 74 wine-producing regions and superb tapas prepared by eight renowned New York restaurants.

The event raised over $20,000 for New York Cares. Thanks to Wines from Spain for partnering with us once again, and thanks to everyone who attended the event.

Keep an eye on our blog this fall for more promotions and events that raise money New York Cares and give a little something back to you in return.

New York Cares happy hours are back! Join us at Greenhouse, New York City’s first eco-friendly nightlife destination, for The Art of Caring on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m.

Mingle with friends to the music of DJ Jeff DeMeo, enjoy complimentary drinks from Brooklyn Brewery, and enter to win amazing prizes like a two-night stay at the Bowery Hotel, a signed Eli Manning MVP Superbowl helmet, airline tickets from JetBlue Airways, and more!

All proceeds support New York Cares. Tickets start at $25 and will increase in price as the event gets closer. Buy tickets now at www.newyorkcares.org/happyhour.

Barnes & Noble and New York Cares are teaming up for the first ever New York Cares Barnes & Noble Book Fair on Thurs., July 30.

From 9:00 a.m. to midnight at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble (66th Street and Broadway), a portion of your purchase will benefit volunteering when you tell the cashier that you’re shopping to support New York Cares.

Celebrate and Contribute! From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., volunteers and friends 21 years and older can enjoy complimentary food and drinks and purchase books to benefit New York Cares.

Can’t make it to the store? Support New York Cares by placing book orders with Christine Condello at Barnes & Noble through July 30. Call 212-769-8713 or e-mail CRM2628A@bn.com with the items you wish to purchase along with your phone number. Christine will call you for payment and shipping information.

On Tuesday, October 7th, our friends at Wines From Spain held a wine and tapas tasting event benefiting New York Cares.

The evening raised about $18,000 to support our year-round volunteer programs.Thanks to all who attended, and to Wines From Spain for picking New York Cares as its charity partner.

These types of events are a great way for people to have fun, meet new friends, and help support New York Cares. If you or a company you know are interested in holding a benefit event, please contact Masha Spaic.

Thanks…and, ole!