News and Events

We were happy to present grant funds to Wild Wings, based in Honeoye Falls, NY. Our funds will contribute to a new education exhibit that will house a new aviary for several birds. This expansion will enhance their ability to engage the public in environmental education and strengthen their mission of fostering awareness and respect for wildlife.

We are happy to provide grant funds to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). Our funds will support their mission of improving the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease. APDA works tirelessly to provide support, education, and resources to those living with PD, their families, care partners, and healthcare professionals.

We are happy to provide grant funds to the Dear Jack Foundation, based out of Littleton, CO. Our funds will help them continue their mission of improving the quality of life and emotional well-being of young adult cancer patients and survivors.

We were happy to present grant funds to Sands Point Preserve Conservancy. Our funds will support their mission to preserve and support natural ecosystems and native wildlife on Long Island. They host programs to welcome the community to educate about the importance of conservation. Guided nature walks, ecotherapy, owl prowls, wilderness workshops, school field trips, and after-school STEAM classes are some of the ways they immerse the public in nature.

We were happy to present grant funds to National Cancer Center, Inc. Our funds will help them carry on their work, started in 1953 by the pioneer who worked on refining the lifesaving Pap test for women. Their mission continues to provide financial support to researchers undertaking innovative and promising studies that seek to cure both common and rare cancers, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, children’s cancers, and aggressive cancers.

We are happy to once again provide grant funds to NCJW/Essex to support their annual Back 2 School Store. For the past 16 years, the NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store has helped children and families by providing new essential school items for free. Children well equipped with school supplies have a better chance of excelling in their studies.

We are happy to provide grant funds to Northern Rivers Family of Services. Our funding will contribute to their Therapeutic Pool Project. This program will ensure that every student master basic swimming instruction; a lifelong benefit for health and wellness while promoting social interaction.

We are happy to once again support Center for Community Alternatives, based out of Syracuse, NY. Our funds will be used in their Youth Violence Prevention Program, involving peer leadership training to build skills and de-escalate violent situations while remaining safe.

We were happy to present grant funding to Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Our funds will be used towards their creative arts support group. This past year, their evaluations indicated that 100% of participants felt the program helped them with coping skills, reduced anxiety and could be able to incorporate the skills they learned.