Verrazano Kiwanis Club disburses $50K to local charities, celebrates 2nd anniversary

24. Sep | by | Staten Island Advance, Verrazao Kiwanis | 0 comments:

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — There’s no denying $50,000 is a lot of money and that’s exactly how much the Verrazano Kiwanis Club raised this year.

And what’s more, 100 percent of the monies were disbursed to Staten Island charities at the Second Anniversary Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet held Sept. 20 at Ariana’s South, 60 Bridge St. in Charleston.

The checks were presented to local organizations, in addition to saluting community leaders for there outstanding community service this year.

Scroll down for a glimpse into the evening’s festivities.

Malliotakis hosts first spring cleanup event on Hylan Boulevard

28. Apr | by | Staten Island Advance, Verrazao Kiwanis | 0 comments:

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With warm weather finally making its way to Staten Island, the time has come for annual spring cleaning.

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-East Shore/Brooklyn), the New Dorp High School Key Club and the Verrazano Kiwanis Club held the first in a series of spring cleanups Saturday afternoon.

“We need to do our part to make sure that we keep our parks and recreational areas clean. It’s not only important for the beautification of our community, but it’s important for the environment and our wildlife,” said Malliotakis.

MEMOIRS: Cory Schifter, businessman, community volunteer

28. Aug | by | Member News, Staten Island Advance, Verrazao Kiwanis | 0 comments:

I try my best to volunteer as much as possible. I am at most events usually doing some fun way of raising funds for the charity. I am an ambassador with SIEDC [Staten Island Economic Development Corporation], a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, South Shore and Rotary, Verrazano Kiwanis, an emergency children’s help organization. I am the co-chair of the JCC’s free Sunrise Camp for children with cancer and their siblings.

Fundraiser to benefit camp programs for kids with cancer

3. Apr | by | Staten Island Advance, Verrazao Kiwanis | 0 comments:

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A benefit to raise money for Sunrise Day Camp programs — which offer free summer camps for children with cancer and their siblings in various areas, including Staten Island — is planned for Thursday at the Marina Cafe, Great Kills.

The fundraiser, sponsored by the Staten Island Advance, the Verrazano Kiwanis Club and Marina Cafe, will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Light food will be served, and there will be an auction and prizes.

Local organizations host festive holiday celebrations

8. Dec | by | Staten Island Advance, Verrazao Kiwanis | 0 comments:

Giovanni’s Trattoria, Eltingville, partnered with the Verrazano Kiwanis Club to host their first Brunch With Santa event on Sunday with two sessions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. More than 70 people turned out for the festivities which included a gourmet brunch, Hollywood-style snow, photo favors with Santa Claus and free toys to all children who attended.

“It’s important to partner with businesses in the community,” said Steve Argentine founder of the Verrazano Kiwanis club. “Our club is happy to know that children will be receiving the toys we collected this Christmas.”

The Verrazano Kiwanis Club donated 50 toys for the event. The remaining toys will be given out to children who come to the restaurant with their families this week until the toys run out.

“It was a great day all around,” said Frank Rapacciuolo, owner of Giovanni’s Trattoria. “We look forward to giving out the toys this week and thank Steve Argentine and the Verrazano Kiwanis Club for partnering with us.”

The Jersey Street Merchant Association hosted its first holiday party on Friday to celebrate new businesses that opened along the corridor and to help encourage future businesses to locate there.

The free party was hosted in conjunction with Councilwoman Debi Rose, the Staten Island Downtown Alliance, the NYC Department of Small Business Services, the Verrazano Kiwanis Club and the Mt. Sinai United Christian Church.

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