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 2025, more than 20 Alger employees donated blood in collaboration with the New York Blood Center. As the nationwide blood supply for hospitals has dipped low, we were eager to help.
City Harvest Repack
In August 2025, a group of 20 Alger employees participated in a repack project with City Harvest. With the power of our volunteers, thousands of pounds of produce were repacked from large, bulk containers into smaller, family-sized units that community food programs can easily distribute. We are proud of the work that City Harvest does in its mission to end hunger in communities throughout New York City.
Food Rescue Tour with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (“RLC”)
In April 2025, we partnered with RLC to host a food repack at the office. After sorting nearly 100 pounds of food into smaller containers for individual use, Alger employees walked as a group to deliver the meals to the Bowery Mission. For over 10 years, RLC has redistributed excess food to people experiencing food insecurity.
The Brooklyn Hospital Pediatrics – Back to School Backpack Event
In April 2025, we partnered with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, specifically the Pediatric Department, helping to ensure that their patients have school supplies for early September. Approximately 85% of their patients utilize Medicaid and thus rely on their pediatricians’ offices to receive their back to school supplies for the year. We held the event early this year as our contact is on maternity leave during the summer months.
TD 5-Boro Bike Tour
This was our fourth year participating in the ride, and we had the biggest turnout. Produced in conjunction with the City of New York, the event is a charitable 40-mile ride that funds free bike education programs. Their goal is to empower New Yorkers with the skills to ride safely and confidently on city streets.
