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We were happy to present Grant funds to Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center in Naples, Florida. Our funds will be used for their Healing Hearts program. This is an unforgettable animal-assisted therapeutic and educational experience which reaches about 40-45 veterans who are working through difficult circumstances. Shy Wolf Sanctuary is a forever home to over 40 animals that are unable to return to the wild.

We were happy to provide Grant funds to Arc GLOW serving Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Arc GLOW serves up to 2,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They are also one of the area’s largest employers, with over 1,000 employees who provide assessment, health, educational, therapeutic, supportive, vocational, and residential services. Our funds will contribute towards procuring ADA compliant doors for their Walnut Street, Batavia building that provides day habilitation services, prevocational services, and administrative support.

We were happy to present Grant funds to Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Our Grant funds will contribute to their PACT program (Pathway to Accountability, Compassion, and Transparency). Program goals include further strengthening of their communication and resolution program across the entire Catholic Health system to allow for improved patient/family engagement, development of best practice communications, and strengthening of their safety program.

We were happy to once again present Grant funds to Long Beach Soup Kitchen, in Long Beach, NY. For over thirty-six years, they have been providing wholesome meals to food insecure members of their community.

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Adirondack Mountain Club to support their Marie L. Haberl School Outreach Program: Three Seasons at Heart Lake. This program connects fourth grade students with the nature of northern New York since 2003. Students experience the seasonal transformation of the Adirondacks with ADK educators over three field trips to Heart Lake Program Center and four classroom lessons. This program is geared to inspire stewardship and encourage environmental literacy and care of the natural world.

We are happy to support Birch Family Services with Grant funds contributing towards their 45th Street Mobility Initiative. They plan to install a SureHands Lift System at the East 45th Street Residence in Brooklyn, New York. This will help transfer residents from their beds to other rooms within the home. This will reduce injury risk and enhance daily living.

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Concerts In Motion to support their program expansion. Concerts in Motion bring music, conversation, and kindness to people experiencing isolation in NYC and beyond.

We were happy to return to Bridges for Brain Injury to present Grant funds. Our funds will be used towards their Bridges’ Barnyard project. This project aims to create an agricultural education program where their members – individuals with brain injuries and disabilities – can learn about farm animals, sustainable farming and the importance of agriculture.

We were happy to present Grant funds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester. For over four decades, BBBSR has been a leader in youth mentoring. In 2023 they served 290 youth and are looking to expand their reach by serving 310 children in 2024.