Hampshire Country Club Receives Award For Community Service

MAMARONECK, NY — Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck received an award for its service to the community.

During an outdoor ceremony Nov. 19, State Senator Shelley B. Mayer presented the Hampshire with the New York State Senate Empire Award for exemplary service to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

The club was nominated for the award by community members for its service during a time of great need.

The country club donated food to first responders including police officers and emergency medical technicians and essentials to the Community Resource Center of Mamaroneck.

Assistant General Manager Dorothy Mourouzis spearheaded the food program and got members of the club, the community and the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce to patronize local restaurants and stores in order to help support small businesses while showing appreciation for essential workers.

Hampshire Country Club has a history of helping the community, according to a spokesman.

Every summer it opens its doors to Camp Ronald McDonald House of N.Y. and is host to the Harvest Dine Around to benefit Part of the Solution. Helping low-income families and individuals since 1982, Part of the Solution has grown to become a leading provider of emergency food, social services and legal representation. This year, the event was hosted virtually due to the pandemic.

The club has also started a coat drive for Part of the Solution to help keep those in need a little warmer during the holiday season.

“The effects of the pandemic have created unprecedented need in our communities," Mayer said. "It is heartening to see Hampshire Country Club and other institutions go above and beyond to help during this terribly difficult time.”

Dan Pfeffer, one of the club's owners, said the club was honored to receive the recognition.

“It is so rewarding to see how everyone has come together — our members, the community and the chamber — to ultimately help others during these challenging times,” he said.

The ceremony was held outdoors at the Hampshire Country Club. This award is a part of Senator Shelley Mayer’s efforts to recognize institutions in our communities who stepped up to help during this unprecedented time.