2025 Pawling Community Foundation Gala

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

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Honoring

George Apap

George Apap, a longtime Pawling resident, is widely recognized for his exemplary volunteer efforts. As a multi-generational business owner, George has not only demonstrated exceptional skill in business management but also a remarkable ability to inspire and motivate those around him.


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Thank You George for your many contributions to Pawling!


An evening filled with good food, good fun and GREAT PEOPLE...


Fine Dining

McKinney & Doyle always serves up incredible options....

  • Chicken Schnitzel - French cut chicken breast, lightly pounded, breaded and pan fried in a brown sugar and apple cider vinegar reduction with crisp gala apples and whipped rutabaga
  • Pistachio Crusted Alaskan Cod - kyoto carrot puree, garlic broccolini, sticky red rice, spicy honey gluten free and dairy free
  •  Bulgogi Mushroom Carnitas Risotto (Vegan) - Sesame pear marinade, caramelized onions, koginut squash, braised bok choy, ssamjang 
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Silent Auction

With over 40 items in our silent auction there is surely something there for you.  Items include:

  • Art from local artists
  • Pawling dining, shopping & lodging
  • Recreation events
  • Golf & Tennis Lessons
  • Jewelry & Apparel
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LIVE AUCTION

Our LIVE AUCTION gets the crowd roaring..

Jim Lebenthal, Pawling resident, investment advisor and CNBC contributor, puts his negotiation skills to the test as our auctioneer.  

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LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy the energy of a rockin' band!

Did you bring your dancing shoes?   Our bands in past years have always gotten guests up to fill the dance floor.  So get ready for a great time!

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Photo's from last year's event...

  

We hope you can join us this year!

About Us

Since the inception of the Pawling Community Foundation in 1992,

the PCF has supported local organizations and Village and Town governments in the area of the arts, cultural activities, tourism, and recreation. We are best known for the completion of the Village Green, for which we raised 1.5 million from the community and additional grants. The green is enjoyed by many, and hosts the farmers market from June – September as well as the arts and crafts festival.  


In 2022 we donated $100,000 to the town as the primary benefactor for the new Great Lawn at Lakeside Park. 


In 2023, we directed our efforts to local organizations by awarding 10 grants totaling $25,000. In 2024, due the generosity of the Pawling community residents we were able to increase our Grant program to $40,000!  And in 2025, the generosity continued with over $60,000 going to Pawling not for profit organizations looking to make Pawling a better place for all.  


We hope you will help us to continue investing in our community!.


If you can't attend our gala or can't contribute at one of our sponsorship levels, please consider a donation that fits your budget.  Thank you!

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Watch how the PCF has impacted the Pawling community....