About Candlelight
Founded in 2007, the Alger Candlelight Giving Committee is an employee-supported program with the mission of giving back to the community and those less fortunate. Our employees proudly support numerous charities and non-profit organizations through donations and active volunteering. The Committee was founded with the goal of creating worthwhile and meaningful volunteer experiences for employees. We also encourage employees to donate to personal causes of their choosing through Alger’s Matching Program.
Most recent charitable events:
Blood Drive with New York Blood Center
In September 2023, more than 30 Alger employees donated blood in collaboration with the New York Blood Center. It has been over four years since we’ve been able to host an in-person blood drive, so this was an exciting opportunity at our new headquarters. The drive was held in honor of 35 colleagues lost on 9/11, and in memory of Doreen Galante who was one of our founding Candlelight Committee members. As the nationwide blood supply for hospitals has recently dipped to its lowest level in a year, we were eager to help.
Billion Oyster Project (“BOP”) Restoration
In July 2023, a group of 15 Alger employees traveled to Governors Island to assist with BOP’s oyster conservation program. Volunteers helped to build oyster reef structures, prepare shells for the oyster hatchery, and count and sort oyster communities. We are excited to support BOP as they continue their important mission of restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor through educational initiatives.
TD 5-Boro Bike Tour
In May 2023, an Alger team of cyclists together with their friends and family participated in the TD 5-Boro Bike Tour. The event is a charitable ride through New York City that raises funds for bike education programs. Its goal is to empower more New Yorkers with the skills to ride safely and confidently on city streets. We donated $6,800 to support the work that the city does on behalf of bike riders.
ParentChild+ Holiday Gift Drive
In December 2022, Alger employees answered over 100 customized wish lists for young children who may not have otherwise received gifts during the holiday season. Gifts were sent to three local agencies in New York: MASA Inc. in the Bronx, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn, and the Child Center of NY, Jamaica Center Wellness Clinic in Jamaica, Queens. We are proud to provide continued support to ParentChild+ as they work to increase school readiness and significantly improve high school graduation rates.