At Camp Brooklyn fundraiser, everyone gives back
While New York City has been described as a “concrete jungle,” there is no substitute for adventures in the real outdoors, which is why the Camp Brooklyn Fund exists. An organization that was started as an initiative by Borough Hall in 2002, it now stands alone and operates independently to collect the money needed to send low-income children to summer camp.
The fund gathers money primarily through donations and recently hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration fundraiser at New Spring Garden Restaurant, earning enough money to send almost 70 kids to camp this summer.
“We did really well,” explained Camp Brooklyn Fund’s Executive Director, Debra Garcia. “We do it every year. This year we celebrated the Year of the Snake and the proceeds from the tickets went to the fund. There was a Chinese banquet, goody bags and entertainment.”