Fundraising Events

Things on Wheels, Truck Show for Kids

Our “Things on Wheels” truck show is geared toward bringing families together for a fun community event at IC3. Things on Wheels is an annual event held each June. We invite families to have hands on experience with a large variety of interesting vehicles. Some popular vehicles include police cars, school buses, ambulances, fire trucks, big rigs, and a cement mixer where children can climb and explore in the driver’s seat. Another popular attraction is the Ithaca City Police Department SWAT bus. Children can take a tour with SWAT personnel, sit in the driver’s seat as well as experiment with the many on board cameras pointed in various locations throughout our parking lot. We also offer food, a bounce house, and our giant 24 foot slide! It’s a can’t miss family event!

Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give. IC3 participates in Giving Tuesday with a 24 hour giving campaign,  which occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and kicks off the giving season. #GivingTuesday

Contact us for more information on how you can contribute to IC3’s annual fundraisers.

IC3’s Annual Benefit Auction

For over 20 years this has been IC3’s largest fundraiser, raising upwards of $30,000 to help support IC3’s mission and vision of providing high quality childcare to Tompkins and surrounding counties. Over the years we have consistently received tremendous support from our local community though sponsorships, goods, and services donated by local and national companies.