41°-74° CLUB OF NEW YORK - PHILANTHROPY
Philanthropy is one of the main pillars of the 41°-74° Club that makes us stand out from other travel/hospitality industry organizations. The club hosts a Holiday Luncheon each December which raises thousands of dollars for worthy charities. Our Philanthropic Committee carefully researches local charities to ascertain the best recipients of these contributions. We also often support other causes as the need arises through the generosity of our members
Giving Friends
This Club Year's Charity is Giving Friends. Founded in 1997, Giving Friends is managed
by dedicated long-time volunteers and is funded solely through our generous donors.
We deliver gifts and necessities to vulnerable families who live in underserved
communities in the metropolitan New York City area. We will be a friend to struggling
parents working hard to break the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and poverty.
Giving Friends supports families in New York City and surrounding counties who live
in poverty, shelters and residential treatment centers, helping to build a positive
foundation for their future.
We hand deliver gifts of new toys, clothing, school supplies, infant care needs and other essentials during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Giving Friends is funded through grassroots fundraising efforts, community partnerships, local drives, events and corporate sponsorships.
About the Founder of Giving Friends:
Over 26 years ago Lynne Corry was homeless and addicted to drugs and alcohol.
She found help at the Young Mother’s Program, an intensive treatment residence,
where her recovery journey began.
Lynne and her son Tyler lived there while working on her recovery and parenting skills in a supportive, structured environment. Since that first year, Lynne made the commitment to return to the facility every Christmas and bring gifts for the children — and that’s how the Annual Holiday Toy Drive began.
The toy drive grew rapidly with the inspiration of her son Tyler, support of her husband Joe, and so many friends and supporters, and has continued every year for over 25 years.
Meet the 2024 Philanthropic Committee:
These Amazing Ladies make up our Philanthropic Committee. Volunteering their time to find and vet the best Charity where we as a Club and Organization will make the biggest impact.
Tips on Trips Travel
Globus Family of Brands - Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways
Making a difference and giving back
2020-2021 Club Year
Charity Description Amount Comments
Invisible Hands Thanksgiving donation $ 500 From the club's treasury
The Starfish Program 2020 Holiday Luncheon $ 6,175 Fundraising efforts
Sanctuary for Families 2020 Holiday Luncheon $ 2,000 From the club's treasury +
$1k from Joanne Costagliola's daughter
AmericaShare/Huru. 2021 Spring Fundraiser $ 6,500 Fundraising efforts
Total raised in 2020-2021 $15,025
2021-2022 Club Year
Charity Description Amount Comments
Harlem Grown 2021 Holiday Luncheon $6,000
World Kitchen 2022 Spring Fundraiser $3,000 Fundraising efforts + from the club's treasury
Total raised in 2021-2022 $9,000
2022-2023 Club Year
Charity Description Amount Comments
R.A.I.N. Total Care 2022 Holiday Luncheon $10,000
Madonna Heights 2023 Spring Fundraiser $ 1,000 Fundraising efforts + from the club's
treasury
America Share For Michael Owino $ 1,750
Total raised in 2022-23 $12,750
2023-2024 Club Year
Charity Description Amount Comments
Ballroom Basix 2023 Holiday Luncheon $6,500