Scarsdale Teens in the News

Board Members of PeaceofCakes: Sofia Polak, Tali Blumenfeld and Tomi Stainfeld, present a $1,550 donation check to Brody Cohen Spencer Perla, Tyler Mitchell and Ryan Goldfarb from the Children’s Hope Chest.Teens are making a difference around town - take a look at their news below:

Student Nonprofit PeaceofCakes Donates $1,550 and Cakes to Support Children in Need

Board Members of PeaceofCakes: Sofia Polak, Tali Blumenfeld and Tomi Stainfeld, present a $1,550 donation check to Brody Cohen Spencer Perla, Tyler Mitchell and Ryan Goldfarb from the Children’s Hope Chest.

A group of Scarsdale students is making a meaningful impact in the community—one cake at a time.

PeaceofCakes.org , a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by Scarsdale students, recently donated $1,550 to Children’s Hope Chest and provided 40 homemade cakes to the JCCA Pleasantville Cottage School, bringing both financial support and moments of joy to children facing hardship.

Founded and operated entirely by local students, PeaceofCakes bakes and sells cakes with 100% of proceeds benefiting children-focused charities locally and globally. Over the past five years, the organization has baked more than 1,300 cakes and donated over $30,000 to causes supporting children’s wellbeing.

The donation to Children’s Hope Chest will help fund programs for vulnerable children, while the cakes delivered to JCCA Pleasantville Cottage School offered a simple but meaningful gesture of kindness to students in residential care.

On May 5, the group donated 40 cakes to the Scarsdale High School’s Teacher appreciation luncheon.

With their guiding belief that 'bringing peace to others should be a piece of cake,' these Scarsdale students continue to demonstrate the power of youth-led service and community collaboration.

www.peaceofcakes.org, Tomi Stainfeld - [email protected]

Meals on Wheels Scarsdale Junior Board Hosts Inaugural “Spring in Your Step” 5K, Raising Over $12,000 for Homebound Seniors

Despite less-than-ideal weather, the Meals on Wheels Scarsdale Junior Board celebrated a triumphant milestone this past month, on April 19th, with the inaugural Spring in Your Step 5K, drawing determined runners and raising over $12,000 for the local Meals on Wheels chapter.

The race, organized by the Junior Board under the leadership of Ethan Grossberg and Becca Friedland, had originally been planned as a Frosty 5K in December, but a snowstorm forced a postponement. Undeterred, the team rescheduled for spring, and while the weather once again refused to fully cooperate, runners persevered in impressive fashion. The strong turnout for a first-year race in challenging conditions speaks volumes about the community’s commitment to this cause.

“We are thrilled to share that together we have raised over $12,000 for the Meals on Wheels chapter here in Scarsdale,” said Junior Board co-leaders Grossberg and Friedland. “The support from our community has been truly overwhelming.”

The funds raised will directly support Meals on Wheels Scarsdale, a local chapter of the national nonprofit dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare food for themselves. The Scarsdale chapter serves vulnerable members of the local community, ensuring they receive not only nourishment but also a daily connection to their neighbors.

This event marks another proud achievement for what is believed to be the first-ever junior board established for a Meals on Wheels chapter. Since its founding, the Junior Board has been a driving force of creativity and energy — creating birthday bags for meal recipients, delivering holiday-themed treats, and now organizing this landmark 5K race.

“We are extremely grateful to our sponsors,” the Junior Board noted. “Their generosity made this event, and this mission, possible.”

The Meals on Wheels Scarsdale Junior Board looks forward to continuing to grow its programming and community impact in the year ahead.

For more information about Meals on Wheels Scarsdale or the Junior Board, please contact Ethan Grossberg ([email protected]) or Becca Friedland ([email protected]).

Panther Power Washing, LLCNoah Nevitt, Connor Jordan, David Rosen

When spring arrives in Scarsdale and Edgemont, homeowners looking to clean up their properties are increasingly calling Panther Power Washing, a business started by Edgemont High School sophomore Noah Nevitt and named for the school’s Panther mascot. Nevitt launched the company three years ago, taking on small jobs in his neighborhood and gradually expanding. Today, he services homes across lower Westchester, handling walkways, patios, siding, and windows, and also offers snow removal for Edgemont residents during the winter months.

Nevitt runs the business while balancing school and playing lacrosse, often scheduling jobs after classes and on weekends. As demand has grown, so has his operation: he employs teams of local students, typically 3 to 5 for power washing jobs, with snow removal crews expanding to as many as 15 during the winter season. He has also spent significant time researching proper cleaning solutions and techniques to ensure professional-quality results across different surfaces, and uses digital tools to plan and manage jobs efficiently.

In addition to customer referrals, he promotes the business through lawn signs, door hangers, local sponsorships, and Facebook, along with a professional website that has helped streamline customer inquiries and scheduling—efforts that have made the Panther name increasingly visible throughout the community. Recommendations from satisfied customers remain his most reliable source of new business, reflecting a focus on consistent, high-quality service. As the season gets underway, Panther Power Washing continues to grow as a well-established local business built on initiative, organization, and strong community demand.