[VIDEO] Rye House Tours Friday Benefits HS Parents Organization

Actually a tour, luncheon and raffle-the Rye House Tours event is the major source of funds for the philanthropic efforts of parents’ organization. Event so-Chairs Denise Cypher and Julie Friedmann told Patch the group underwrites need-based scholarships, school programs and equipment donations using the money it will generate at the House Tour this Friday. The parents' organization has purchased classroom smartboards, cafeteria and gym equipment as well as its scholarship awards in recent years.

As testimony to Rye High School Garnet pride, none of 5 households involved with the tour this year have children currently enrolled at the high school, but everyone wanted to do their part to support the parents’ organization and participate in this Rye tradition.

The day includes a boutique and luncheon at Manursing island Club in addition to tours of five ‘distinctive’ Rye homes. Tickets are available online until Thursday at noon. Tickets are available from participating realtors , , , and .

The not-for-profit group is also accepting tax-deductible gifts that can be made online by credit card or Paypal.

The event is sponsored by local business and several realtors including:

• Georgio Home
• Paul Versames Development
• William Raveis