News and Events

We were happy to return to Family Promise of Greater Rochester to fulfill a Grant Request. Family Promise’s mission is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

We were happy to return to Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide Grant funds supporting their Marine Program in Southold, NY.

We were happy to return to Ma’s house in Southampton New York on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation. Our funds will be used to support the Hamptons Art Camp, promoting art and diversity for children in the community and underserved children.

We were happy to return to Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery in Southampton, NY with Grant funds to support their mission to advance Southampton Town’s rich maritime history with modern practices of sustainable aquaculture and ecological stewardship of town waters. They achieve this by growing shellfish, which are used to seed local bays, restore shellfish populations and improve water quality; and by promoting aquaculture through education and experiential opportunities.

We were happy to return to Quogue Wildlife Refuge in Quogue New York. Our Grant funds will be used to help improve the 300 acres of natural habitats that support native wildlife, 7 miles of nature trails.

We were happy to fulfill a Grant request to Brighton Food Cupboard, Jewish Family Services of Rochester. JFS has been in existence in Rochester, NY, for over 100 years. JFS empowers Jewish and non-Jewish individuals, families, and communities to thrive by providing a wide array of programs and services built upon the traditions of dignity, kindness and tikkun olam – improving the world.

We were happy to return to the Center for Youth to provide Grant funding to support their Safe Harbor program. The Safe Harbor Program provides direct services to young, predominantly female victims of trafficking.

Today we presented a check to Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons in Jamesport New York. Our Grant funds will be used to help overall support and treatment of indigenous turtles in need of help. They have a whole house dedicated to the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, and storage of many species of turtles.

We were happy to again present Grant funding to Comfort Food Community. Our funds will be used to help hire staff and purchase key equipment for food storage and distribution essential to CFC programs.