Yonkers 5K Raised $5,000 for Violence Prevention
Local businesses may consider community partnership models to support regional social service organizations.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Participants gathered at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers for the third annual 5K walk to raise domestic violence awareness. The event successfully generated more than $5,000 in registration fees to benefit the Yonkers Community Action Program.
Why it matters
Events like these provide direct financial support to local organizations providing critical survivor services. Engaging in such initiatives allows operators to align their corporate social responsibility efforts with well-documented community health needs.
The event raised over $5,000 through registration fees, marking its third successful annual run. These funds support the Yonkers Community Action Program, which addresses domestic violence statistics that show 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience intimate partner violence.
The players
Yonkers Community Action Program
A local non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential community services and support for survivors.
The details
The event utilized Tibbetts Brook Park as a central hub to organize local community members and raise visibility for domestic violence awareness. By charging a registration fee, organizers created a direct funding mechanism for the Yonkers Community Action Program. This model provides an accessible way for community members to contribute financially while building collective awareness for service organizations.
Timeline
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Market Landscape
This local fundraising effort aligns with the broader public awareness trends identified in CDC data on intimate partner violence. It underscores the role community-based philanthropy plays in addressing social issues that affect 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men.
Operators looking to deepen community ties should evaluate how their corporate social responsibility programs can partner with established local non-profits. Assessing alignment with local service gaps can strengthen brand reputation and community impact.
The takeaway
Local fundraising events offer a practical way to support community service organizations while engaging employees and customers. Operators should monitor the impact of such partnerships on their local operational ecosystem to gauge long-term engagement success.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by News 12 - Westchester.
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