Junior League of Bronxville’s 2016 Touch-A-Truck Event Touches Many Hearts
By Deirdre Doheny, Vice President, Communications, Junior League of Bronxville
Nov. 16, 2016: In its seventh year of hosting Touch-A-Truck, the Junior League of Bronxville (JLB) set out to help the over 1,200 event attendees touch not only the vehicles on the field, but also the lives of those in need within the JLB's service area of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers.
As a result, the event that was held at the Immaculate Conception Church field in Tuckahoe on October 8, 2016, raised over $15,000, which will be used to support the JLB's vision of stamping out hunger in Southern Westchester.
For the second year, there was the "canned-good challenge," which for 2016 benefitted the food pantry of one of the JLB's community partners, Eastchester Community Action Partnership (ECAP) in Tuckahoe. Thanks to the generous donations of attendees and the Eastchester Rotary Club, led by President David Walker, the JLB collected 636 canned goods. In addition to that, two of the JLB's top-tier Harvester of Hope sponsors, People's United Bank and PERSICO, donated $1/can collected (up to $500 each) to recognize the JLB's efforts and voluntarism in the community.
Mitzi Ambrose-Washington, JLB president, said, "The JLB is very appreciative of the support of all of our sponsors, including Pepe Auto Group, which contributed the mini-electric Mercedes for our raffle. We are also humbled by the generosity of so many of our active and sustaining JLB members and guests that chose to 'Be-A-Benefactor' and donated tickets to local families in need so the day could be enjoyed by all members of our community."
New this year, guests were thrilled to watch the Westchester County Police Aviation's helicopter take off midway through the event.
Also, children were in for two extra treats when they received a free pumpkin after walking through the haunted truck, courtesy of sponsor Nature's Cradle, and had a chance to pet a real horse in the over 50-foot horse trailer courtesy of sponsor Twin Lakes Farm.
Of course, there were plenty of construction vehicles and two inflatables thanks to PERSICO, local emergency vehicles from Eastchester and Bronxville, a school van from All County Bus, a moving van from Morris Moving & Storage, rides on the Roaming Railroad, free hair and makeup by sponsor Fabio's Hair Studio, complimentary Snoopy dolls from sponsor D.C. Ranieri Insurance Agency, and entertainment by Songs for Seeds of Scarsdale, the Greenburgh Nature Center, and balloon artist, courtesy of sponsor Main St. Pediatric Dentistry. Finally, seven local food trucks offering everything from wood-fired pizza to burrito bowls surrounded a new eating area.
"Touch-A-Truck would not be possible without our JLB volunteers that graciously give of their time," said Janice Duarte, JLB Touch-A-Truck event chair. "The JLB is also extremely grateful for the support of Joseph Nigro, manager at PERSICO, who touched our hearts by spending countless hours of his own time making the day an extra special one, including outfitting a dump truck with bubble machines. This event truly highlights the best of our community."
For more information on the JLB, visit www.jlbronxville.org.
Pictured here: A truck for the Touch-a-Truck event.
Photo by Michelle Schoulder
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Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission of the BBC is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the village of Bronxville, with an emphasis on the downtown business district.
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Boulder Ledge Garden Club
Founded in 1966, the Boulder Ledge Garden Club is rooted in a mission to inspire a deeper appreciation and love for gardening and flower arranging. The club is dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and knowledge in gardening.
The Club maintains Bronxville’s Bicentennial Park and other civic gardens. In 2019–2020 the club raised $18,000 to replace trees in the village, reflecting its active role in community beautification. It also holds garden therapy projects and educational garden trips for members.
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Bronxville Giving Garden
The Bronxville Giving Garden is a community-centered garden that donates organic produce to Eastchester Community Action Partnership in Tuckahoe and Community Service Associates in Mount Vernon. The garden is also a gathering place where school children and volunteers can discover the joy of tending plants and growing food.
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Bronxville Green Committee
The Bronxville Green Committee is a volunteer organization that is part of the Village of Bronxville. It proposes and implements environmentally sustainable programs in our community.
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SCOUTING
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
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Bronxville Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
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HISTORY
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
Inspired by the highly successful Bronxville Centennial Celebration in 1998, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded to record and preserve Bronxville's history and life in the village today.
BRONXVILLE SCHOOL
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school.
The mission of the Bronxville School Foundation is to enhance the quality of public education in our community by engaging the support and energies of educators, citizens, parents, students and alumni.
The Foundation awards grants for projects
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LECTURES, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS
Bronxville Women's Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
The Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and enrich lives through music offering excellence in education and performance.
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COUNSELING
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
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SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
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Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The Rotary Club of Bronxville is part of a national network of 1.25 million problem-solvers. They see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
READING & LEARNING
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library's regular budget and perform other services.
SENIORS
Gramatan Village
Gramatan Village is a unique community model offering programs, services and social connections that help members continue to live independently in their homes as they age. In addition, GV offers one-on-one consultations and counseling with our experienced staff to guide members through life’s transitions.
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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