A Community Dinner at Camp Rising Sun
On October 20th we hosted a Community Dinner at the CRS Clinton campus! Neighbors, colleagues, and dear friends from the area joined us for a life-changing paella meal prepared by local chef, Alejandro.
At Camp Rising Sun, we’re fortunate to be a part of a wonderful surrounding community, which includes Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and the Hudson Valley in general. There are so many incredible people who are working to make a difference in the world, as we are. We are grateful that we could spend the evening sharing our space with the community and to connect with everyone over a special meal.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and we’re looking forward to having many more events like this in the future!
Guests included team members from Ramapo for Children, another non-profit organization in Rhinebeck, local representatives, and philanthropic leaders.
Guests all got to enjoy watching the delicious paella being prepared by Chef Alejandro.
The final paella result! Perfect for a communal meal.
Each person got a chance to share more about themselves to the group so we could connect even more.
Dear friends! LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera (left), with former LAJF Executive Director and alumnus, David Ives (right).
Two of our wonderful neighbors! Karen Smythe, Mayor of the Village of Red Hook (left), and Brennan Kearney (right), Dutchess County Legislator of Rhinebeck and Clinton.
Some of our full-time staff members!