Donations/Fundraisers

Fields Good Chicken is OPEN for Take Out + Delivery and Giving Back to Frontline Workers

May 15, 2020 by Denise Courter

Good News FiDi: Fields Good Chicken has re-opened.

Fields Good Chicken has re-opened! The FiDi outpost is located at 101 Maiden Lane. This delicious chicken-centric destination is not only open for take out and delivery, but also supporting frontline workers and giving back to the community.

New delivery + Takeout Options: Knowing that New Yorkers are in need of comforting meals right now, FGC’s director of culinary Dan Jackson developed a new Family Meal package which includes the guest’s choice of chicken, a variety of sides, salad, cornbread, and sauces for $48 (the meal can feed 5-6 people but is great for someone solo or a couple to order and enjoy as leftovers for a few days).

Making a Positive Impact: Fields Good Chicken mission has been to make a positive impact. When founder and CEO Field Failing was in the hospital a few weeks back with his wife who was giving birth to their second son, he was inspired by the medical workers on the frontline fighting the virus. He sprung into action and worked with FGC’s catering team to proactively reach out to hospitals in Manhattan to coordinate complimentary deliveries. To date, the team has served over 3,000 medical workers. Using their existing catering infrastructure to feed folks on the frontlines also led to overwhelming support from guests who wanted to get involved, so the team launched Birds for Good, a donation platform to support the hospital deliveries.

There are two locations open for business: FiDi (101 Maiden Lane) and Union Square (24 East 12th Street). Both locations are offering lunch and dinner pick-up and contactless delivery via Seamless, GrubHub, UberEats, and the Fields Good Chicken app.

Visit their website to check out their incredible menu HERE.

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9/11 Memorial’s Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day on April 26th

January 29, 2020 by Denise Courter

Registration has begun for the 9/11 Memorial’s Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day, which takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Join the community in a special gathering to remember and represent the resilience of our city. The route begins in lower Manhattan and takes participants through scenic Battery Park with iconic views of One World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty. The 5K Run/Walk ends adjacent to the Memorial Plaza where Community Day takes place, which is free and open to the public featuring activities and entertainment for all ages.

FiDi Families Insiders: Use code FIDIFAMILIES to receive $10 off registration. Kids 12 and under are FREE.

For more information and to register please visit their website HERE

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Santa Rescue at the FDNY Museum in SoHo

December 13, 2019 by Denise Courter

Santa Rescue at the New York City Fire Museum! If you and your family have not witnessed the Santa Fire Rescue, you have been missing out on a great Lower Manhattan tradition. It’s a great family-friendly event that is definitely something that you need to take the kids to, while they still believe in Santa. Watch FDNY Firefighters rescue Santa from the roof of top of the New York City Firefighter Museum. Once he is safely inside, the fun will begin. Join other families on the 3rd-floor loft at Santa’s Cafe and enjoy holiday carols, photos with Santa and Christmas carols performed live by John Clacher Fire House Band. Children’s fingerprinting and ID will be done by NY Met Life. Bring your cash…snacks and delicious hot chocolate, courtesy of Jacques Torres! Grab those subway transit cards and make your way to SoHo for an afternoon of family fun.

Date: Sunday, December 15th

Time: 11:30a (SHARP)

Location: 278 Spring Street (NYC Fire Museum)

Ages: All ages welcome

Santa Visit/Photo Op: $10 Adults and $10 Children (2 and under free)

FiDi Families Insiders: Viewing the rescue is free. Cost is for the visit with Santa/photo. Bring your camera. Santa will sit with children and be available for photos until 2:30 pm (don’t be late)!

Tickets can be purchased on the Eventbrite website HERE or by phone 212-691-1303 or in person at the Fire Museum’s gift shop.

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Luminaries at Brookfield Place through January 3rd!

December 9, 2019 by Denise Courter

The Luminaries at Brookfield Place have returned to Lower Manhattan. This mesmerizing installation and holiday tradition features a canopy of colorful lights emanating from hundreds of suspended lanterns. The luminaries are inspired by the season’s traditions of sharing, giving, and community.

LIGHT SHOWS (8am-10pm):
Special light shows will be presented at the top of every hour, set to popular holiday songs by Michael Bublé, The Bird and The Bee, Tony Bennett, and featuring a new show featuring “Let it Snow” by Pentatonix!

HOLIDAY WISHES (10am-8pm)
The interactive exhibit includes three Wishing Stations located on the ground that will allow visitors to send a touch-activated wish to the canopy of lanterns above, activating a magical display of lights and colors. Brookfield Place will donate $1, up to $25,000, for every wish made during the holiday season to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national non-profit that is committed to raising funds for research to develop new, improved and less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer. Visitors can also donate to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer here. The wishing experience follows the light show for approximately 55 minutes between 10am and 8pm.

Dates(s): 12/4 – 1/3/20

Address: 230 Vesey Street at Brookfield Place

Cost: Free

For more information, visit their website HERE.

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Tree Farm at the Seaport is Open + Fundraiser for Lower Manhattan Students

December 6, 2019 by Denise Courter

The Tree Farm at the Seaport is now open! Stop by and pick out your holiday tree and have it delivered for free. The tree stand is open 7 days a week and boasts a variety of shapes and sizes. Bring the holiday cheer into your home with a fresh cut Christmas tree from this pop-up tree farm, family-run and managed. Cash Only.

Date(s): December 2nd – December 23rd

Hours: Weekdays 2 pm – 9 pm/ Weekends 10 am – 9 pm

Location: Seaport Square (between Piers 16 and 17)

Cost: Price varies based on tree size, but competitively priced. Delivery free.

FiDi Families Insiders: Give back to the local schools by buying your tree at the Tree Farm at the Seaport. For every tree purchased, $10 will be donated to support local students in Lower Manhattan. Participating schools are Peck Slip School, Spruce Street School, Lower Manhattan Community School, The Clinton School, Bright Beginnings, Léman Manhattan Prep and PS 150.

Visit the Seaport website HERE.

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