Levittown, NY – October, 2023— New Ground Inc. has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. New Ground Inc. will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s biggest and boldest marathon.
The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the city’s most anticipated and iconic annual sporting events, attracting runners and spectators of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities from around the world. More than 50,000 runners are expected this year after the race returned to full capacity last year.
For over 32 years, New Ground has assisted Veterans and families who are caught in the vicious cycle of homelessness through education and empowerment. Our Social Work and education programs provide long-term solutions that lift Veterans and families out of instability and into permanent, stable housing. Working alongside clients to realize their goals in areas of employment, education, financial literacy, career development, and more. New Ground gives a hand up, not a hand out, to achieve lasting change – now and for generations to come.
“I wholeheartedly believe in New Ground’s mission and commitment to educating and empowering families and veterans who are caught in the vicious cycle of homelessness. The right to adequate housing is connected to the right to live life in dignity. “
– Courtney Dowdell, Team New Ground Runner
“The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most exciting days of the year and thanks to our incredible charity partners it is also one of the most impactful and purposeful sporting events in the world,” said Christine Burke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR. “New York Road Runners is proud to support the New Ground Inc. team and the incredible impact they have made to their communities as they raise important funds to benefit homeless Veterans & families on Long Island”
The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf.
Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $440 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.
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About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, virtual races, community events, free youth running initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features a wide population of runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.
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Contact:
New Ground Inc.
Diane Serenita
dserenita@newground.org
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NYRR Media Relations
Stuart Lieberman (c): 646-770-6987 (e): slieberman@nyrr.org