
May 21, 2014: The Community Fund's 28th Annual Golf Outing was held at Leewood Golf Club on Monday, May 12. The 112 golfers participating in the event came out to enjoy a day of golf and camaraderie with friends and neighbors and were not disappointed.
The day began with lunch and a putting contest. The foursomes then headed out for a round of golf, scramble format, complete with prizes and holes-in-one contests. Comizio Orthodontics and Pepe Auto Group sponsored the hole-in-one prizes, with a $10,000 cash prize awaiting golfers at one hole and stunning automobiles from Mercedes-Benz of White Plains, Mercedes-Benz of New Rochelle, Porsche of Larchmont, Pepe Cadillac, and Pepe Infiniti gracing the Leewood acreage and tempting the golfers at another. Still, no one was able to make that hole in one, which has eluded golfers now for 28 years!
However, there were plenty of awards to go around. The first-place winning team award went to Al Chianese, Paul Chianese, Pat Grosso, and John Colasacco, and second place was taken by the team of Jeff Ungvary, Suzie Carrazza, Matt Monahan, and Austin Michelsen. The winner of the putting contest, sponsored by Bertine, Hufnagel, Headly, Zeltner, Drummond & Dohn, LLP, was Bill Bates, who missed his attempt at the 50-foot $2,500 cash prize putt by just inches!
Funds from the golf outing are about 20% of the overall revenue The Community Fund raises each year. "We are so grateful for the outpouring of community support we received this year to make our golf outing a success," noted Judy Foley, golf co-chair. "We especially want to acknowledge our grand sponsors, Pepe Auto Group and the Raffiani Foundation, for their continued generosity."
The 2014 golf committee included committee chairs Judy Foley and James Rotenberg, honorary committee chairs Chuck and Mark Rollins, and committee members Tom Andruss, Robert Castańo, Mike Calano, Margaret Colavita, Dr. Joseph Comizio, DDS, Fran Harris, Katharine Outcalt, Steven Palm, Joe Pepe, Sal Pepe, Laura and Phil Raffiani, Sarah Reynolds, Marty Schulman, Pirkko Stechler, Fred Taylor, and Kerry Walsh.
To see photos of the outing, click here: Community Fund Golf Outing 2014.
The Community Fund provides support to agencies and programs serving the health, education, and welfare needs of local residents. Last year, The Community Fund allocated $533,140 to the following agencies and programs supporting the communities of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe: Andrus Early Learning Center, Bereavement Center of Westchester, Bronxville Youth Council, Cabrini of Westchester, Cancer Support Team, Inc., The Cancer Survivorship Program at Lawrence Hospital, The Community Flu Shot Program at Lawrence Hospital, The Counseling Center, D.A.R.E., Eastchester & Tuckahoe, Eastchester Community Action Program, Eastchester Senior Programs and Services, Eastchester Teen Scene, Eastchester Youth Council--Summer Theatre, Eastchester Volunteer Ambulance Corps (EVAC), Family Services of Westchester Youth Council, Gramatan Village, Heartsong Inc., Michael Frey Scholarship Awards for Graduating High School Seniors, The Maxwell Institute, The Senior Citizens Council, South East Consortium for Special Services, Tuckahoe Police Youth Initiatives, The Tuckahoe Trolley, Victims Assistance Services, and Westchester End-of-Life Coalition.
For more information on The Community Fund and how to get involved, you can go to its website at www.thecommunityfund.org or contact The Community Fund office at 914-337-8808 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pictured here: The first-place team at The Community Fund's 2014 golf outing.
Photo courtesy Melinda Burge, Executive Director, The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe
HOME & GARDEN
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.”
Here is more information about girl scouts.
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
www.counselingcenter.org
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
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
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.”