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    Fundraisers and Volunteer Opportunities in Rockland County This Month

    Fundraisers and Volunteer Opportunities in Rockland County This Month

    Your family can spend a few hours helping the community—either by volunteering or raising money—at these events this month.

    By Rockland Parent Staff


    Looking for ways to give back to the community by participating in fundraisers and volunteering in Rockland County? You’ve come to the right place! We found fundraising and volunteer opportunities in the area that your whole family can participate in. From helping to clean up parks to walking for a good cause to raising money for local nonprofits and more, you’ll find small, easy ways your family can do some good while having fun! 

    And giving back to the community does more than help your neighbors. It helps your family too. In fact, kids should volunteer with their family because they’ll make new friends and connections that can lead to a job or career, gain important skills and experience that will help them later in life, see more of the community and world, build confidence and self-esteem, relieve stress, spend time doing what they care about, and feel like they’re part of a community, according to PBS Kids. 

    Is your organization hosting a fundraising or volunteer event in Rockland? Submit the event details to be featured in this article.

    Here’s how your family can help raise money and volunteer for various causes in Rockland County this month:

    The Sixth Annual Lake DeForest Day

    WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 25, 8:30am
    WHERE: Lake DeForest, 41 Strawtown Road, New City, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Lake DeForest Day is a family-friendly day of paddling and appreciating beautiful Lake DeForest in New City, NY. Take part in the Family Walk and 5K Fun Run over the causeway at Lake DeForest! The event is a fundraiser for Hackensack Riverkeeper and Keep Rockland Beautiful. The day will feature the always-entertaining Supervisor's Race and several open paddle sessions.

    Schedule: Check-in begins 30 min. prior to each time slot 8:30 am: Supervisors Challenge 9:00 am: Opening Ceremony 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Family Walk and 5K Fun Run 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Kayak/Canoe Session 1 (rental) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Bring your own Kayak/Canoe Session 1 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Kayak/Canoe Session 2 (rental) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Kayak/Canoe Session 3 (rental) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Bring your own Kayak/Canoe Session 2 * In the unlikely event Lake DeForest Day is canceled due to extremely inclement weather, you may use your donation towards another paddling event, special paddles, or at either of their paddling centers.

    Venue/Parking and Check-in: Parking and check-in for the event will be at the New City Little League field: 41 Strawtown Road, New City, NY 10956, near the intersection of Strawtown Road and Fringe Court. Turn-by-turn directions here. From the field, it's a short walk along the waterfront to the kayak launch/walk starting point. Shuttle buses will also be provided to take people to and from the field. Folks with their own boats must also check in at New City Little League Field before driving to the boat drop area.

    WANT TO GO? $10-$60.
    Click Here for More Information

    ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk FREE

    WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 26, 9am
    WHERE: Rockland Lake State Park, Valley Cottage, Valley Cottage , NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: This family-friendly event is an important way to unite together to zero out prostate cancer. Free to participate. Fundraise or donate $50 for a participant t-shirt. WANT TO GO? 914-610-9156.
    Click Here for More Information

    The 35th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5k

    WHEN: Jul. 9 - 17, 7:45am
    WHERE: Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Head to the 35th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk to help the Center for Safety & Change. This year, there will be a virtual event for those who cannot or chose to not participate in person. WANT TO GO? $35.
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    The 35th Annual Women's Distance Festival 5k

    WHEN: Saturday, Jul. 9, 7:45am
    WHERE: Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Over 1000 participants will come together along with the Rockland Road Runners for the largest Women's only 5k in the tri-state area and come together to raise money to help the Center for Safety & Change. WANT TO GO? $35.
    Click Here for More Information

    Looking for more events in your area? Search our comprehensive events calendar.



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