Events Benefitting JARC Florida Will Take Place in New York City at Pod39 Rooftop on Thursday, August 4 and at Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton, Fla. on Wednesday, August 24
Boca Raton, FL – Cocktails for JARC is an annually held fun, interactive, foodie-lovers evening benefitting JARC Florida, a nonprofit organization based in Boca Raton, which provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This year, for the first time ever, there will be two events; the first of which will be held in New York City at Pod39 Hotel’s Rooftop on Thursday, August 4, 2022 and the second in Boca Raton, Fla. at Crazy Uncle Mike’s on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
Cocktails for JARC, NYC Event:
WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:00pm
WHERE: The Rooftop Bar at Pod39 NYC, 145 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
WHO: The event is being chaired by Siblings Hayley Kaplan and Justin Kaplan.
COST: Pre-registration: $25; At the door: $35. For tickets, click here. Admission includes open bar and hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds will 100% benefit JARC Florida and its programs.
DETAILS: Presenting Sponsor: The Pod Hotel. Sponsorships are still available; contact Alexandra Brice at AlexandraB@jarcfl.org or call 561-558-2593 for more information.
QUOTES: “I was introduced to JARC in 2013 and although I left the area in 2015, I’ve been lucky enough to continue to support JARC from afar and I’m extremely excited to bring back Cocktails for JARC in NYC for the first time since 2019.” – Justin Kaplan, Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors.
“My son has lived at JARC’s Rales Campus for 6 years and just loves it there. The staff there truly care, and he is the happiest he’s ever been. It’s my honor to be able to give back by hosting Cocktails for JARC this year.” – David Bernstein, Managing Director, Pods Hotels
Cocktails for JARC, Boca Raton Event:
WHEN: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6:00pm
WHERE: Crazy Uncle Mike’s, 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487
WHO: The event is being chaired by Justin and Kate Tompkins.
COST: Pre-registration: $30; At the door: $40. For tickets, click here. Admission includes 1 drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds will 100% benefit JARC Florida and its programs.
DETAILS: Sponsorships are still available; contact Alexandra Brice at AlexandraB@jarcfl.org or call 561-558-2593 for more information.
QUOTE: “I am so honored to once again be chairing this incredible event for JARC, and now along with my wife Kate. JARC is very important to us and we are proud to be able to support a worthy cause while showing all that JARC does for the community.” – Justin Tompkins, Senior Financial Advisor, The Tompkins Group.
About JARC FL
JARC Florida, a non-sectarian organization based in Boca Raton, provides programs and services to educate and empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It strives to assist each individual with becoming all he or she is capable of being and encourages this growth in a caring, nurturing environment. It is the mission of JARC, in partnership with the families of its clients, to promote independence, dignity, and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives. JARC currently operates ten group homes in the Boca Raton and Delray Beach area for adults with developmental disabilities. JARC offers apartment living for those who do not require 24-hour supervision as well as vocational training in the Mel & Elaine Stein Living and Learning Center. The organization was created in the mid 1980’s in response to the needs of families with adult children with developmental disabilities. Learn more at http://jarcfl.org
