UNICEF – Marcus is the spokesman for the TAP initiative. He has traveled to Ethiopia to highlight the need to find and deliver clean drinking water to children all over the world. Marcus is involved with UNICEF’s annual gala, the Snowflake Ball, which helps bring some of the country’s top chefs together to create an evening of fine dining. A proceed of the funds are given to TAP.

C-CAP – An organization that helps young adults just out of high school gain internships to restaurants. C-CAP gives them the exposure to decide whether they want to pursue a career in the culinary field. Marcus has helped place several of these students in restaurants around New York City.

Childhood Foundation -  An organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden, focusing on at-risk children. This year, Marcus will design the menu for their June 30th gala in London.