SERVICE

As Binghamton University’s only community service a cappella group, we strive to make a difference in our local community and beyond in addition to our musical endeavors. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we can contribute, we are still volunteering safely in person and mobilizing our efforts virtually! Below, we have featured some of our past service projects, including fundraisers, event volunteering, park cleanups, and more.

If you have a project, organization, event, or fundraiser you could use some extra hands or support with,
reach out to us at nts.service.binghamton@gmail.com!

FUNDRAISERS

Fundraisers

E.R.O.C.

Spring 2021 : We held a virtual fundraiser for End Rape on Campus in conjunction with our ICCA Semifinal release! EROC strives to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities. They implement programs for prevention through education and instituting policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels. Visit their website for more ways to support!

Binghamton Food Rescue

Fall 2020 : We held a 100% virtual fundraiser for the BFR! The Food Rescue is an essential organization especially during the pandemic. BFR volunteers improve access to fresh, nutritious food through community meals and no-cost grocery programs to serve food-insecure communities in Binghamton. Check out their website and get involved!

Willow's Wings Animal Sanctuary & Rescue

Fall 2019 : We chose to donate profits from our semester show to Willow’s Wings in Endicott, NY. Willow’s Wings is a small but mighty operation devoted to caring for all animals, many of which have been left abandoned, neglected and abused. Please visit their site and support their mission!

Memory Maker Project

Spring 2019 : Part of the profits from our semester show went to the Memory Maker Project of Binghamton. The Memory Maker Project offers hands-on art and culture programs that foster self expression, community building and brain health for aging adults, people living with memory loss and their loved ones. Their efforts are especially important during COVID, so please check out their site and see how you can help!

Toys for Tots of Broome County

Fall 2018 : We organized a large-scale fundraiser for the Broome County Toys for Tots! We raised nearly $2000, then bought six full shopping carts of toys to donate to children in the greater Binghamton area for their holiday celebrations. Read more about the Broome County Toys for Tots here, and consider donating next holiday season!

Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier

Spring 2018 : This semester, our semester show benefitted the MHAST in Binghamton. They are working to eliminate the stigma around mental health through advocacy services, educational presentations, prevention programs, information, and resource referrals. Please follow this link to learn more and consider supporting their mission.

Out of the Darkness Walk

Fall 2017 : As part of our very first semester show, we chose to support the Binghamton Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts Out of the Darkness walks across the nation to raise awareness and funds to change the conversation about mental health and put a stop to this tragic loss of life. Learn more about these events here.

PITCHING IN

SUMMER SERVICE TOUR

For four days, Note to Self painted, swept, dug a French drain, cleared logs and branches, mowed, weed-wacked, and more at Camp Nooteeming and the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus in the Hudson Valley. We were sweating and laughing, and got to enjoy swimming, playing games, and singing together after our work for the day was finished! Thank you to Ranger Bob and Esopus for having us, we hope to go on summer tour again!

Summer 2021

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VINES

We love volunteering for VINES! This awesome volunteer-based organization builds and maintains several community gardens throughout Binghamton to provide access to fresh, low-cost, healthy food for members of the community! In the past, we have built beds, cleared out weeds, shoveled dirt to fill in new beds, and more! It always feels good to get our hands dirty and make an impact in our local area.

Fall 2019 & 2020

PARK CLEANUP

While the world was in quarantine, we decided to make a difference remotely in our own communities! Wherever we were, our members went to their local parks and natural areas to pick up litter and make them more enjoyable and beautiful for a time when spending time outside was one of the few safe things to do! It was great to enjoy the fresh air and make a difference remotely!

Summer 2020

singing with BOys & girls club

The Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton invited us to sing at one of their events! It was so fun to sing for the kids. They especially loved our performance of “Sucker” by the Jonas Brothers - by the end of the song everyone was up dancing and singing along!

Fall 2019

Ross park zoo events

One of our favorite places to volunteer is the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton! Every October, they organize two great events for the community. Howloween is a daytime event for kids to come to the zoo and do fun Halloween games and crafts, and during Boo at the Zoo the whole zoo becomes a giant haunted house. We love to help out at both!

Fall 2018 & 2019

letters to santa-thon

We participated in this annual event twice! Hosted by Wishmakers of Binghamton, we wrote letters to Santa to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation!

Fall 2018 & 2019