Pic Credit: Gregory WikstromGoodKarma Connects Dancing and Charity – Upcoming Event Bleecker January 21, 2015 Essential Guides, Featured, NYC Services There are just about 1,000 things to do on weekend nights in New York City, but yet somehow all of those things can end up feeling the same. GoodKarma is looking to mix up your Friday night in a better way than ever before. Give back while getting down on the dance floor. What is GoodKarma? The idea for the organization came from a group of young people who cared about changing the gender gap in computer programming. Since they weren’t excited by the traditional idea of fund raising events they sought to create a new way of raising money that young people can get behind. GoodKarma is putting together some killer events that also allow attendees to do some good. Their first event In December raised over $3,500 and kept everyone dancing until 4am. GoodKarma’s next event, Hello World! Beta: PARTY, is on Friday, Janurary 23rd at Lot 45 in Bushwick. GoodKarma works with General Assembly who agreed to match 25% of all the money raised to help fund scholarships for women through the GA Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund is a new philanthropic program that provides underrepresented groups across the globe with transformative education and opportunities in the technology sector. For more info check out https://generalassemb.ly/opportunity-fund What you can expect at Hello World! Beta: PARTY Music: GoodKarma has some awesome performers lined up for Friday including David Hôhme, Me2Me2, DJ Dirty Looks, JTLG and improvised live sax by Alexander Cummings. So bring your dancing shoes! Food and drinks: A special featuring Runa infused GoodKarma cocktail will give 10% of revenue from the cocktail back to charity. Lot45 also has a late night menu to check out while you’re there dancing all night long! The sweet potato fries are a must get at only $2! For more information about Hello World! Beta: PARTY and all the performers on Friday check out the facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/429040720578108/ Tickets are still available online, you can buy tickets at the door but advanced purchase is recommended. http://goodkarmanyc.splashthat.com
