The 20th Annual Russell Ferber Foundation Comedy FUN!draiser
NEW YORK (press release) – June 25th marks The 20th Annual Russell Ferber Foundation Comedy
FUN!draiser, one of NYC’s most unique and heartfelt benefit events.
Join us for an evening of LIVE comedy hosted by comedian Jordon Ferber, along with an incredible
array of raffle and silent auction items, nibbles, beer and wine, and MORE!
Sponsored by Grandaisy Bakery and Jeremy’s Ale House. Come meet some of our pastry scholars and
taste what they’ve been cooking!
This year’s comedy lineup features JORDAN CARLOS, GREG WILSON, and JANEANE
GAROFALO!
OUR BEGINNING
On July 6, 2002, Russell Ferber tragically died in a car accident at the age of 21, just as he was about to
graduate with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in
Hyde Park, NY. A year later The Russell Ferber Foundation was founded to provide a living legacy
–– funding programs that assist young people who lack the financial resources to successfully follow a
path that parallels aspects of Russell’s too short life.
MISSION
The Foundation has partnered with Culinary Careers Program (C-CAP), a non-profit organization
that provides culinary education programs in inner-city high schools around the country. The
Foundation also has a fully-endowed Scholarship at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
Additionally, the VCS Russell Ferber Memorial Fund at Village Community School (VCS) provides
educational and psychological support for those with learning differences.
Supporting The Russell Ferber Foundation contributes to a legacy that empowers young
people to achieve their dreams and honors the memory of a beloved individual.
Wednesday, June 25th – Doors open at 6:30 pm, Comedy show at 8:00pm
Village Community School
272 West 10th Street, NYC
Tickets available at https://www.russellferberfoundation.org/this-years-fundraiser
Jordon Ferber, is a stand up comedian, podcaster and bereaved sibling. A veteran of the NYC comedy scene,
Jordon is a unique public speaker, and producer of “Where’s the Grief?,” a podcast with (mostly) comedians who
have experienced tragic loss. He and his family run The Russell Ferber Foundation, which produces a yearly
comedy benefit show for the foundation, continuing to bring people together and carry on the spirit of his brother
Russell through love and laughter. In his spare time, Jordon enjoys writing short blurbs about himself in the third
person.