Ithaca Community Recovery

03/08/2025

Did you lose a swim suit or towel at the Chill Challenge? Let us know so we can get your item back to you.

Hope you all are having a wonderful spring 🌱🌼.

02/02/2025

Come to watch the game with us! PIZZA and WINGS, you say?
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01/11/2025

A huge THANK YOU to Precision Filters! Their support pushed our total to almost $54,000.

https://pfinc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Precision.Filters.Inc

PFI designs & manufactures precision product solutions that include a family of analog signal conditioning, filtering and switching systems.

01/06/2025

A huge thank you to the Cornell office of Community Relations! Their donation pushed us over $52,000 for the 2025 Chill Challenge. We are so grateful for the support Cornell is showing us as a community.

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01/04/2025

We want to also thank our local media for doing such a fabulous job covering the Chill Challenge! Thank you for helping us get the word out. ❄️🌨☃️
Aurora Berry - WSKG Public TV & Radio
Avery Copeland - WBNG 12 News
Alecia Solorzano - WENY TV News
Jacob Mack - ithacajournal.com / Ithaca Journal
Matt Butler - Ithaca Voice
Maddie Cavataio - 607 News Now / WHCU Radio

01/03/2025

You DID IT!! We raised over $52,000; DIPPED into the lake; had an awesome party... and we have you and our sponsors to thank!

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our 10th Annual Ithaca Chill Challenge a festive and rousing success on New Year's Day. We are delighted to have raised over $50,000! These funds will go directly to maintaining and improving Ithaca Community Recovery’s historic building at 518 W. Seneca St. as a place where anyone dealing with addiction of any type can come for support and fellowship.

Thank you to all our participants and all our donors; you can still find them on our website at ithacachillchallenge.org. These participants raised dollars from their community for their part in the polar plunge.

Thank you to our wonderful Sponsors: Ithaca Yacht Club, Beck Equipment, Cayuga Health - Cayuga Medical Center, Community Bank, N.A., CFCU Community Credit Union, Cornell Office of Community Relations, Dryden Mutual Insurance Company, Feirman Builders, Inc., The Guthrie Clinic, The Jack Engel Young Fund at the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, The Maguire Family of Dealerships and Maguire Foundation, Schickel Construction Co., Singlebrook Technology, The State Diner, Mattbuildswebsites.com, and Tam Warren of Warren Real Estate...

In addition, so many wonderful local businesses supported us with donations of prizes: The Heights Restaurant and H Bar, La Tourelle, Circus Culture, Kitchen Theatre Company, Cinemapolis, Odyssey Bookstore, Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance, Hazelnut Kitchen, Rasa Spa, Silo Food Truck, Mercato/Cent Dix, Monks On The Commons, Gola Osteria, 15 STEPS, Now Here Pinball, Red's Place, Brookton's Market, Gimme! Coffee, Wegmans. And our event would not be what it is, without the services of the New York State Police Dive Team, Bangs Ambulance, Ithaca Bakery, Rick's Rental World, B&W Supply, Brewer's septic and remarc solutions, who created and oversees our awesome website. We are so proud to partner with these local businesses to provide a safe space for our fellowship.

Time and again, our local businesses have come through when asked for their support. Let's support them back! Shop local! Go out to eat!

01/03/2025

01/01/2025

🌊 TODAY IS THE DAY!

The 10th Annual Ithaca Chill Challenge is finally here! 🎉

Whether you’re taking the plunge, cheering on the brave, or supporting from afar—your involvement makes a difference. Let’s kick off the New Year with icy waters and warm hearts.

📍 Where: Ithaca Yacht Club
🕒 When: Starting at 1:00 pm
💻 How: www.ithacachillchallenge.org

Be bold. Be generous. Be part of the chill. ❄️
..and YES, THERE WILL BE CAKE!!

12/31/2024

A big thank you to La Tourelle for their support of the Chill Challenge! How grateful we are to have such incredible and generous support from our community. ❄️❄️❄️

https://www.latourelle.com/

Whether for business or leisure or visiting our colleges in Ithaca, discover a family owned hotel & spa close to wineries, waterfalls and universities.

12/31/2024

⏳ The Countdown is On! The 10th Annual Ithaca Chill Challenge is TOMORROW! Don’t miss your chance to dip, donate, or cheer. Show up, warm hearts (and freeze toes), and support a great cause. Join us: www.ithacachillchallenge.org

12/31/2024

A lucky participant or team will win a gift card to the The Heights Restaurant and H Bar! A big thank you to The Heights for their continued support of the Chill Challenge! 🍔❄️

https://theheightsithaca.com/

Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine in Ithaca, New York. Private dining. Off-premise catering. Full cocktail bar. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and AAA Three Diamond.

12/31/2024

"When they say it's for a good cause..."
"...but you're rethinking all your life choices at the edge of an icy lake."
Join us for the 10th Ithaca Annual Chill Challenge - Dip or Dodge Event! www.ithacachillchallenge.org