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We are happy to provide Grant funding to the Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation in Water Mill, NY. Our funds will be used to support their The Watermill Center Education Programs; specifically to expand access for Multilingual Learners. Watermill’s Education and Inclusion programming gives students of all ages and economic backgrounds the time, space and freedom to create and inspire.

We are happy to present Grant funds to The Little Shelter in Huntington, NY.
Our funds will be used to expand their out-of-state rescue program, Passage to Freedom, to cover transportation costs, sterilization, and initial vaccines.

We are happy to present Grant funds to The Arc of Monroe contributing towards their DSP (Direct Support Professional) program. Their DSP in-Training Program presents an innovative workforce solution to the lack of professional caregivers. This involves a paid five-week course after which students are deployed to one of their day or residential sites. Arc of Monroe provides individualized support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are happy to once again provide Grant funds to Doylestown Health Foundation. Our Founder, Marilyn Lichtman, was an avid art student and remained an art lover throughout her career in the health and human services field. She believed that human comfort rests in the body and the soul, and both should be nourished. In 2020, the Lichtman Art Gallery was established within Doylestown Health’s Cardiovascular and Critical Care Pavilion. This space spans over 60 feet of wall space and allows the community to enjoy a variety of wonderful art pieces throughout the day.

We are happy to again support Project MEND (Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities) in San Antonio, Texas with Grant funding. For 31 years, Project MEND has refurbished, reused and distributed Durable Medical Equipment and other Assistive Technology items to those in need.

We were happy to present Grant funds to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage, NY. Our funds will be used to partially fund the purchase of a Maestro 4000 Cardiac Ablation System. This will be a part of the Catholic Health System Hospitals expansion of it’s Cardiology support and services to more areas of Long Island.

We were happy to once again support PawPADs – Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs. Our funds will be used towards acquiring puppies that will be trained to empower people with disabilities to lead more independent, fulfilling lives through the partnership of a service dog while also providing benefits such as life-skills and competencies to other populations during the training process.

We were happy to provide Grant funds to Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester. Our funds will be used to support their lifesaving programming for the homeless and abused animals in their community, which had a 92% save rate in 2023. Lollypop Farm programs include pet adoptions, foster care, shelter, emergency veterinary services, spay/neuter incentives, equine rescue, rehab and rehoming, educational programs, animal behavior and training programs and more.

We are happy to once again provide Grant funds to Jewish Family Services, Rochester to support their Brighton Food Cupboard.  The BFC delivers a 3-day package of food once a month to clients based on family size.