Pepe Auto Group to Sponsor Two Charitable Events

Pepe Auto Group has signed on as the Official Luxury Auto Group for the Westchester Knicks in their inaugural season at the Westchester County Center. In addition, the Pepe Infiniti Dealership in White Plains will be the setting for the Junior League of Central Westchester's BIG NIGHT OUT: Big Night, Big Causes, Big Impact on Friday, March 27, 2015. Pepe Auto Group represents all five dealerships: Mercedes Benz of White Plains, Mercedes Benz of New Rochelle, Porsche of Larchmont, Pepe Infiniti, and Pepe Cadillac.

As a sponsor for the Westchester Knicks event, Pepe Auto Group chose My Sisters' Place, a White Plains based organization that provides education, awareness, and legal services to those suffering from, or at risk of domestic violence to benefit from exposure and outreach at the event.

Pepe Auto Group has supported hundreds of local organizations through various philanthropic efforts over the years. My Sisters' Place, though, has developed an excellent partnership specifically with Mercedes Benz of White Plains.

"We're proud to be a sponsor of the Westchester Knicks, and even prouder to be able to bring in an organization close to our hearts, that has such a great impact in the sports community and our greater community at large," says Gary Turco, General Manager of Mercedes Benz of White Plains. "We love working with My Sisters' Place, and we do what we can to always support them."

Nearly 2,500 are expected to attend their dedicated game on Friday, February 6. The Knicks will play in a purple uniform branded with the My Sisters' Place logo. In a special pre-game ceremony, the Knicks will present Karen Cheeks-Lomax, Executive Director of My Sisters' Place, and Gary with a commemorative team jersey. During half time, the Knicks will show a recorded interview with Mr. Turco and Ms. Cheeks-Lomax.

There will also be a silent auction featuring three signed Knicks jerseys and an informational table about programs and services from My Sisters' Place. Proceeds from both the game and silent auction will go to My Sisters' Place.

My Sisters' Place will be selling raffle tickets for a two year lease on a Mercedes-Benz CLA250, donated by Mercedes Benz of White Plains. Raffles will be sold through July, and the winner will be announced at the Annual Savor & Support Event, hosted by Mercedes Benz of White Plains. For more information on raffle sales, please call 914.683.1333 ext. 142. To purchase tickets, please visit ticketmaster.com.

Junior League Big Night Out

The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) will host BIG NIGHT OUT: Big Night, Big Causes, Big Impact, on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Pepe Infiniti in White Plains. The evening festivities will include a cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction and musical entertainment. As one of the JLCW's primary fundraisers, BIG NIGHT OUT will provide essential financial support for the JLCW's educational and charitable projects. Over the past 67 years, the JLCW has been committed to promoting volunteerism; developing the potential of women; and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Big Night Out will celebrate the launch and success of the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank, an effort in conjunction with the Westchester County Government to end the silent epidemic of diaper deprivation. "Diapers are a basic need for children – as essential as food and shelter," said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. "I want to thank the Junior League of Central Westchester for this tremendous partnership. Along with the county's Department of Social Services (DSS), together we are working to keep babies clean, safe and healthy."

Big Night Out will honor The Acceleration Project (TAP) and its co-founders, Lisa Tretler (a JLCW sustainer member) and Jane Veron for sharing in its commitment to tapping the potential of women. Their impact in the local community is evident through their recent "Buy Local Campaign" in conjunction with the Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce. "TAP and the JLCW care greatly about tapping the potential of women and directing their talents for the betterment of the community," said TAP co-founders Tretler and Veron. "We are thrilled to be honored by an organization so closely aligned with our mission and values."

Big Night Out is open to the public and will be attended by JLCW members and other prominent members of the community. The evening will include cocktails, dinner and a silent auction, including exciting one-of-a-kind items like vacation getaways, tickets to sporting events and Broadway shows. All proceeds from the event will support the JLCW's initiatives and the Westchester County Diaper Bank.

"We are so thrilled to celebrate the success of the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank at Big Night Out," said Nikki Hahn, President of the Junior League of Central Westchester. "We also couldn't be happier to be honoring TAP and its co-founders Lisa Tretler and Jane Veron, both of whom share in the JLCW's commitment to helping improve the local community as well as developing the potential of women. Funds raised at Big Night Out will help further many of these important causes."

For more information on Big Night Out, becoming a sponsor, advertising in the journal, or donating to the silent auction, please contact the JLCW office at (914) 723-6130, email jlcw@verizon.net or click here: