The family-friendly carnival, presented by Greek4Good, gives area residents and UVa students alike a chance to help local children succeed
If you’re tempted to head over to Madison Bowl at the University of Virginia on Sunday afternoon to check out the second Carniville for Charlottesville, relax. You’re never too old for a carnival.
The inflatable attractions at the inaugural event on Sept. 18, 2022, were a big hit with children from the community, and they’ll be back this time. There will be plenty of offerings at this year’s event for attendees of all ages, organizers say.
The family-friendly carnival, presented by Greek4Good, gives area residents and UVa students alike a chance to help local children succeed by raising funds for City of Promise, which works to support achievement and self-sufficiency in Charlottesville.
“City of Promise resonated the most with us, because of how local it is,” Mae Schwab, organizer of the event, told The Daily Progress. “We’ve been able to go in person and hang out with the kids.”
Greek4Good was established in 2022 to focus on supporting youth development efforts in the city, and “everybody really wanted a hands-on experience,” she said. Volunteering and philanthropy are part of the group’s mission to give back to the community they’ve called home during their years at UVa.
The sorority and fraternity members of Greek4Good wanted to provide tangible help by volunteering with a local organization, instead of merely raising money, Schwab said.
The inaugural event raised more than $30,000, and organizer hope to exceed that take this weekend. When the 2023 event was rained out, the Greek4Good team decided to move the carnival to April instead.
