The Herricks Community Fund, a not-for-profit organization, committed to enriching the Herricks community and its School District, held its first in-person fundraiser since the COVID pandemic on March 16.
Held at the Inn at New Hyde Park, this year’s event was Herricks Community Fund 25th Annual Dinner Dance. The Silver anniversary gala welcomed Dr. Tony Sinanis, Herricks new Superintendent of Schools. The Fund has donated over $1,000,000 since its inception in 1986, and over $700,000 in the last 20 years alone to worthwhile causes in the Herricks District and globally.
This year’s event attracted over 230 people, including local elected officials, Jennifer DeSena, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor and Dennis Walsh from the 3rd District, Town of North Hempstead. Also in attendance were school district administrators, teachers, staff, community leaders, and individuals active in local Scouts, PTA’s and Little League. Representatives of Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and State Senator Jack Martins delivered Proclamations celebrating the Fund’s achievements.
Paul Ehrbar, Co-President of the Fund and Mayor of Williston Park, said, “It was great to be back. The Trustees of the Fund thank all who attended. This event allowed the Herricks community a chance to come out and celebrate with the Herricks Community Fund. “
The profits from this event are used to fund the Herricks Teacher Mini-Grants. These grants are used to further the education of Herricks students with extraordinarily creative ideas from their teachers. Over 50 raffle prizewinners, a 50/50 drawing and grand prizes including Yankees/Mets Subway Series tickets, a 55” television and “School Superintendent for a Day” highlighted the evening along with DJ music, an open bar and an incredible dinner.
The Herricks Community Fund numbers among its beneficiaries the Our Space Adult Day Program, Senior Nutrition Program, Herricks Players, Senior Citizens Programs, Herricks Youth Council, Herricks Teacher Mini-Grants, Scouts, Herricks School District, Herricks Scholarship Fund, Herricks Community Fund Scholarships and many more.
The fund wished to thank all of the sponsors and those who donated to this event and they look forward to seeing all of you at their next Community Center Carnival on June 1ST to 4TH. This annual community event attracts many of our local families and friends to the 4-day event.