[Excerpt from 27East.com feature by Zoe Kava. Published Aug. 3, 2021]
“Representatives from the East End Fund for Children, Citarella owner Joe Gurrera, local families and children gathered outside Citarella in Bridgehampton on Monday to celebrate the launch of a RoundUp.”
Read More[Excerpt from James Lane Post feature. Published Aug. 3, 2021]
“On Monday, August 2, representatives from the East End Fund for Children joined Citarella owner Joe Gurrera at the gourmet market’s Bridgehampton location as they announced a unique and innovative fundraising initiative during a special event celebrating the student artists of its summer self-portrait contest.”
Read More[Excerpt from 27East feature by Cailin Riley. Published May 4, 2021]
“After more than a year of trying to do more than ever with limited resources, seven area charities realized they’d be stronger and more effective if they joined forces.”
Read More[Excerpt from Hamptons.com feature by Eileen Casey. Published April 23, 2021]
Seven has always been considered a "lucky" number, and for the children of the East End still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic from food and housing insecurity, school absenteeism, as well as anxiety and mental illness, and for some whose situations are complicated even further by increased domestic violence, child abuse and substance abuse within distressed families, the following magnificent seven non-profit organizations involved in the East End Fund for Children (EEFC) "will help coordinate the efforts and build the capacity of these vital community partners through joint fundraising and collaborative programming."
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