Charity

In conjunction with Green is Universal Earth Week, WNBC joined its new parent company for the Comcast Cares celebration. WNBC president and general manager, Michael Jack was among the volunteers at the New York City Housing Authority’s Manhattanville Houses in Harlem.

At Friday’s half-day project, WNBC helped to revitalize and renovate the houses, led by George Oliphant, host of LX-produced George to the Rescue, seen on Channel 4 weekends.

Oliphant worked with his production team and more than 150 Comcast and NBCUniversal volunteers. City Year New York is leading the work that includes building wooden beds for organic vegetables and flowers, constructing benches, removing concrete, and painting murals.

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Don Imus‘ annual Radiothon is still generating big money for good causes. Imus used his radio show Thursday and Friday to raise funds for several worthy organizations.

The money goes toward CJ Foundation for SIDS, Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund, and the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer.

As of today, Imus.com states that radiothon has raised $764,000, and they are still tallying the figures.

Those interested can still call-in donations to 1-888-284-IMUS. Furthermore, listeners can make a $10 donation by texting the word IMUS to 20222.

The Imus Radiothon is also conducting an online auction with various pieces of sports merchandise. Also on the auction docket, a chance to be a guest alongside the I-Man on his daily WABC morning show, syndicated across the country.

Craig Carton and Boomer Esiason have injected plenty of enjoyment into listeners’ and viewers’ mornings. Next week, the WFAN hosts, seen on MSG Network, are providing enjoyment for charity.

On Wednesday afternoon, March 21, The duo will lace their skates and hit the Madison Square Garden ice as they host their second annual Garden of Dreams Boomer and Carton Shootout. This year, fans compete against the morning hosts for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a penalty shot against Carton at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

Fans can take part in the action at www.GardenofDreamsFoundation.org to set up a fundraising page for the shootout. Taking it to the next level, the four participants whose fundraising pages raise the most money for Garden of Dreams by March 16th will become members of Team Boomer. As such, they will join Esiason at the event on the Garden ice next week.  

The shootout is at intermission for the final game of the Rangers Skate of the Garden adult hockey tournament. Alumni players include Rod Gilbert, Adam Graves, Ron Greschner, and Brian Mullen.

The Garden of Dreams works tirelessly to fulfill its mission by creating unique and unforgettable events and activities–often involving unprecedented access to MSG celebrities, events, and venues–that have brightened the lives of thousands of special children and their families.

WNBC and its digital outfit New York Nonstop, held the 2nd annual Nonstop Day of Giving Telethon last month. Partnered with WOR and WBLS, WNBC raised close to $195,000 to benefit City Harvest, an organization dedicated to feeding hungry men, women, and children in New York City. The money raised will allow City Harvest to rescue and deliver more than 720,000 pounds of food to those in need.

“Working with such influential media partners has greatly helped us to raise awareness about City Harvest’s mission,” says Michael Jack, WNBC general manager and president. “The continued success of the Nonstop Day of Giving allows us to further advance the cause of ending hunger, an issue facing more New Yorkers than ever before.”

Ahead of the holiday season, on December 15, famed DJ Egypt of WBLS and Governor David Paterson of WOR, each had special guests on their shows, which were based from the NBC Experience Store at 30 Rock.

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This isn’t only the time of the year for family and friends to gather. It is also the time to think about the less fortunate.

New York Nonstop is hosting today’s 2nd Annual Nonstop Day of Giving. New York Nonstop, the digital arm of WNBC, is partnering with City Harvest, WBLS, and WOR for the day-long charity telethon that runs until 8 p.m.

This year, the station joined forces with City Harvest, the world’s first food rescue organization feeding the hungry of New York City, as well as new media partner, radio station WBLS, along with returning media partner WOR radio.  Both radio stations will be broadcasting at times throughout the day from the MSNBC.com Digital Café at the NBC Experience store in Rockefeller Plaza.  WNBC will also feature live highlights direct from Rockefeller Center with celebrities, local dignitaries, and key business people who will talk about their charities and the importance of giving.

Proceeds from the Nonstop Giving telethon will benefit City Harvest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding New York City’s hungry men, women, and children for more than 25 years.  Those interested in making a donation can call 1-800-826-9888.  

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For the ninth consecutive year, 98. 7 WRKS/KISS FM is hosting a holiday coat drive. The day-long event takes place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Regal Cinema in Union Square.

Joining the KISS family will be some special guests, including neo-soul star Anthony Hamilton, R&B singer Carl Thomas, and newly crowned Miss Black New York, Selena Watkins.

Annually, KISS FM invites the New York tri-state area to reach in to their hearts and closets and donate gently used, or new coats that will help thousands of New Yorkers stay warm during the winter season. 

“Every December, I get to see the generous spirit of New York come alive,” says KISS midday personality Shaila. ”It warms my spirit to see the faces of those who receive the gift from a city that has opened their closets and hearts and give so freely. It’s amazing.”

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The Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) is holding its annual gala event next week. The 101-year-old organization has helped thousands of New Yorkers deal with hearing loss and the inability to communicate properly.

CHC is holding its yearly “Feast” Monday night at Pier 60.

WABC/Channel 7 anchor Bill Ritter hosts the event, which features food tasting from 28 of the city’s most famous chefs.

This year’s culinary artists include Iron Chef America competitor and executive chef at Butter, Alexandra Guarnaschelli; the Beacon Restaurant & Bar’s Waldy Malouf; and Ed Brown of his namesake Ed’s Chowder House.

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