{"id":13577,"date":"2025-10-03T14:59:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/?p=13577"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:21:23","slug":"6th-annual-chefs-take-a-stand-event-drives-funds-for-dv-survivors-in-cortland-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/index.php\/6th-annual-chefs-take-a-stand-event-drives-funds-for-dv-survivors-in-cortland-county\/","title":{"rendered":"6th Annual Chefs Take a Stand Event Drives Funds for DV Survivors in Cortland County"},"content":{"rendered":"
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*Original publication date: October 3, 2025*<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, October 1, at The Lookout at Hope Lake for the 6th Annual Chefs Take a Stand event to support the Aid to Victims of Violence program. The chefs, volunteers, YWCA & Greek Peak Staff, and the community who showed up made it an unforgettable night of raising nearly $25,000 to support survivors of domestic violence in our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

YWCA Cortland\u2019s Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV) program is almost fully grant-funded, which means all the money raised at the event and through October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will go towards everyday expenses for survivors like co-pays for medications and doctor visits, haircuts and clothes to restart their lives, and flea medication and litter for their beloved pets.<\/span><\/p>\n

After our month-long\u00a0raffle basket display<\/a>\u00a0in the YWCA Cortland Lobby for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we will draw basket winners and announce the final total of all funds raised for AVV, so stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out our Facebook photo album.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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BEST HOME CHEF:<\/strong> Kristopher Balser, JM Murray Director of Operations, for his Hickory Smoked Porkbelly Bites<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BEST PRO CHEF:<\/strong> Matthew Diamond, Chef and Owner\u00a0of Gorgers Cortland, for his Citrus Pickled Tiger Shrimp w\/ Black Garlic Cherry Cocktail Sauce<\/span><\/p>\n

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BEST HOME APPETIZER:<\/strong> Cuban Sliders by Mike Eves, General Manager & Co-Owner at X101 Always Classic<\/span><\/p>\n

BEST HOME ENTREE:<\/strong> Gnocchi Pesto Carbonara, Ty Marshal, Executive Director at Center for the Arts of Homer<\/span><\/p>\n

BEST HOME DESSERT:<\/strong> Chocolate Caramel Brownie Trifle by Melissa Keelhar & Lisa Matijas, SUNY Cortland University Police Department Investigator and Homer Central School District Social Worker<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BEST PRO APPETIZER:<\/strong> Brisket Nacho Dip by Diane Timmons-Shaffer, Executive Chef at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center<\/span><\/p>\n

BEST PRO ENTREE:<\/strong> Autumn Duck Confit and Squash on Edible Spoon by Dominick Duncan, Chef at Carvers Steakhouse at Greek Peak Mountain Resort<\/span><\/p>\n

BEST PRO DESSERT:<\/strong> Pumpkin Cheesecake with White Chocolate Macadamia Crust by Diane Timmons-Shaffer, Executive Chef at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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*Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without notice.*<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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