In its first-ever event to raise funds for its Riverhead Emergency Food and Community Resources Center, the Long Island Council of Churches will present “Share the Harvest: Helping Neighbors in Need,” on Thursday, November 11, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Giorgio’s in Baiting Hollow. The evening will honor Riverhead Building Supply and Carolyn Gumbs, resources manager of LICC Riverhead.
Radio personality Patrick Shea of WALK Radio will serve as emcee.
A resident of the East End for more than 40 years, Ms. Gumbs has been a manager of the Riverhead Emergency Food and Community Resources Center for 31 years. Riverhead Building Supply is a long-time corporate supporter and Friend of the Council.
While the number of East End people in need has dramatically increased, the resources center has been severely crippled in its ability to provide critically needed food and services because of recent cuts in federal, state and county funding.
“So many people are coming to us for help that we’re drowning. They need food, housing, prescription, and transportation assistance,” Ms. Gumbs is quoted as saying in a press release issued by the council, “and their needs are chronic because their wages are falling further and further behind the escalating costs of living. We feel badly when we go home at night if we can’t help someone who comes in for assistance. And we feel uplifted and really good when we can help.”
The hope is that this fundraiser will increase recognition of the council of churches’ vital role in the East End community. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, dinner, live music and a silent auction. Business/cocktail attire is suggested.
Tickets are $135 ($60 tax deductible). Proceeds will go to the Long Island Council of Churches—the region’s largest ecumenical and interfaith not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
For information or to RSVP call Grace Simonette, at (631) 265-5823 or visit www.liccdinner.com.
on Oct 27, 2010