ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.—New Middletown hosted its first-ever charity candle concert in partnership with the Goshen Indy in downtown Middletown over the weekend. Together, they aimed to raise funds for the Goshen $5 Generosity Challenge.
New Middletown decorated its interior with candles and welcomed its guests on May 17. In attendance was the editor of the local newspaper, Wendy Bynum-Wade, who helped organize the event’s connection to the charity.
The performance featured several violin soloists and string ensembles playing classical music. Students and volunteers from the community performed pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach in the candlelit hall.
The Goshen $5 Generosity Challenge was started at Goshen United Methodist Church 10 years ago when Rev. Susan Chupungco handed out $5 to each member in her congregation and told them to spend it on something other than themselves….