Mahopac Community comes out for Community Cares

MAHOPAC, NY- About 100 people showed their support to the nonprofit Community Cares on Tuesday, Feb. 20, by attending the Drink for Pink event held at Patrick’s Pub and Grill in Mahopac.

“We are fortunate to have the continued love and support of the Mahopac community,” said Community Cares Founder and President Amy Sayegh. “Your donations make it possible for us to provide services at no cost to local families, with school-aged children, that are going through medical crisis.”

The mission of Community Cares is to help families manage normal daily routines while a parent is dealing with cancer or another medical diagnosis. It provides families with free meals, laundry service, and house cleaning as well as a network of support to moms and dads faced with major medical illnesses while trying to raise children. Community Cares serves families in Putnam County, Northern Westchester and Southern Dutchess.

“The event was a success because of the generous spirit of those who helped us put it together,” said Faith Ann Butcher, executive director of Community Cares. “Patrick’s Pub and Grill donated the food; Jamie Imperati of the Professional Women of Putnam, Diane Morante ofThe Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce and Corinne Stanton of Halston Media, were guest bartenders; and The Cadillac Brothers Trio volunteered to entertain the crowd with an array of classic rock songs. Together they created an atmosphere that was inviting and fun, while always keeping the night’s focus on Community Cares.”

Raffle prizes were donated by local businesses such as Play Connection, Sarah’s House of Health and Krav Maga of Mahopac, Tilly’s Table and Trustco Bank.

Community Cares is a registered 501(c)3 organization. For more information about Community Cares visit communitycares.org or call 845-621-CARE (2273).