Caroling for Charity

Singing to support Queens, NY since 2012


In December 2020, we’re (virtually) caroling for Queens Community House. They are supporting many of the Queens residents that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 outbreak, providing crucial services like food, housing assistance, mental health counseling and emergency cash relief.

Thanks for your support!

About

Caroling for Charity is a group of friends and neighbors in Queens, NY. Each holiday season, we come together and sing to raise money for a great cause and spread cheer. 

Caroling for Charity first got together in 2012 following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in an attempt to help Queens residents rebuild. A tradition was born and every holiday season since we’ve come together to sing.

In the days before Christmas, you can spot us visiting bars and restaurants in Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside, singing a few songs and passing our (Santa) hat around. 

In 2020, we’re keeping the tradition alive. You may not see us on the streets, but look out for our social distanced virtual carols during a season when Queens residents need your support more than ever.

Who are we?

Caroling for Charity welcomes anybody who is willing to learn a few tunes and face the December streets of western Queens with a smile and a shot of Jameson. Each year, we have a merry band of rotating voices, coming together on evenings and weekends in December. While each voice is important, there are  a few going above and beyond to keep us in harmony this year:

Angie Knudson- Social Media Specialist

Ashley Balavender- Founder

Elizabeth Boland- Musical Director

Jamie Stellini Leffe- Founder and Caroler Emeritus

Jeanette Duffy- Content and Communications


Impact

Each year, we are blown away by the generosity of our neighbors, never hesitating to give, even during years when times were tough for everyone. 

Since 2012, Caroling for Charity has raised over $13,000 for organizations that do great work in Queens and the New York City area. In the past, we’ve sang in support of Queens Community House, Sunnyside Community Services, The Doe Fund, The Soldiers Project and Save the Children.