Drink for a Cause

Although this recession has hurt our drinking budgets, we have not succumbed to prohibition. We still enjoy haunting our favorite bars and socializing over drinks, so why not sip a cocktail for charity?

My friend Courtney is hosting a fundraiser tonight through Young Life Alum and Friends supporting immigrant students living in NYC and trying to find their way. Everyone that moves to our city is technically an immigrant at one point, whether they be from Arizona or Albania. We all know the feeling of being lost in the craziest city on Earth. These students need extra help, and you can get your fill of community service by attending the event and having a drink or four. There is no cover; only a percentage of the night's proceeds will be donated to the organization. Did you get that? NO COVER.

When: Wed, April 1, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Katwalk, 2 W. 35th St. at Fifth Ave.
"Hosted by Young Life Alum and Friends living in NYC. Unwind a little mid week, have a couple drinks, and know that this happy hour is for a very good cause. Young Life Gramercy Park serves immigrant students in New York City, trying to help create a sense of home and community by supporting and providing them with a safe, fun outlet and alternative to gangs and the streets. So please come out for a fun night with friends, network, meet new people and help us give back. There is no door cover and we are not requesting donations. We receive a percentage of the night's revenue and will have three friends of Young Life guest bar-tending for tips to support Young Life NYC! If you would like to contribute financially, you can do so via manhattanyl.younglife.org, but it is not required.

...and we have some friends/alumni of Young Life tending bar: Meredith Dulaney, Marino Ruiz, Scott Dyer, Kevin Feltes and Kristi Bell. All of their tips will help send inner city kids to summer camp."

While the entire country is cutting back, non-profits are especially struggling. This is your chance to help out someone else without spending $250 on a ticket for a fancy dinner uptown. You will feel better about yourself by helping someone who, believe it or not, is worse-off than yourself.

Eat, drink and be charitable!