Jeopardy Fundraiser Raises $9K For Rockland Charity

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Real-life Jeopardy champion Pasquale Palumbo was the host Oct. 28 when Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland hosted its second Annual Jeopardy Challenge Fundraiser.

This year’s contestants were students, faculty and staff from the three local colleges — Rockland Community College, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dominican College.

Palumbo, a Westchester County resident, was the host and did an exceptional job facilitating the games during the 45-minute session, CCCS officials said. He had been on the show during the time Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the guest host.

The game featured categories sponsored by local businesses and each college team was sponsored by local organizations and businesses.

“We are grateful to the colleges and to the supporters of the game. We raised over $9,000 and 100% of the money raised will go to help Rocklanders in need with life essentials such as food, clothing, and personal care items," said Dan Eudene, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland. "We want to congratulate all the college participants, but particularly Rockland Community College who came out on top this time around."

The event was broadcast live on the Facebook and Instagram pages for Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland. Watch the replay on the Catholic Charities Facebook page.

More information can be found at www.ccsrockland.org/jeopardy.

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland provides services to people of all ages, from every race and ethnic group. The organization’s focus is to provide life necessities, including food, shelter, and other emergency assistance to those in need. Catholic Charities also operates the County’s warming center during the winter months. The compassionate and professional staff speak English, Spanish, French and Creole, and assist people of all ages, races, and religions in Rockland County. In an average year CCCSR provides 100,000+ meals through the Food Pantry. More information can be found at https://www.ccsrockland.org or by calling (845) 942-5791.