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New Interdisciplinary School

We were happy to go to New Interdisciplinary School in Yaphank, NY, to present Grant funding for their extracurricular programs. NIS is an innovative early childhood learning center that respects the unique needs of all children and their families. Their commitment is to provide therapeutic and educational services in a nurturing environment with the highest standard of expertise.

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Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester

We happily returned to Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester to present Grant funds to James Love, Chief Executive Officer and Lorraine Clements, Director of Development. Our funds will be used to provide overall support for initiatives including cancer specific mental health support groups and 1:1 patient counseling.

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Dimitri House

We were happy to present Grant funds To Dimitri House to support their mission to serve their neighbors in need with love and acceptance. It was formed as an outreach ministry in 1985 and incorporated in 2000. They offer food, shelter and a variety of drop-in service to people in need of a helping hand.

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Lifespan of Greater Rochester

We happily returned to Lifespan of Greater Rochester to present Grant funding. Our funds will be used to expand their home modification program and support their food pantry and older adult centers in the City of Rochester.

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YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

We happily presented Grant funds to YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County. Our funds will be used to support staffing needs for their YWCA Community Engagement Center, which facilitates important educational opportunities and provides critical community resources.

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Gigi’s Playhouse

We are happy to present Grant funds to Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester, NY. Our funds will be used towards Gigi’s Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, which provides individualized on-on-one instruction to individuals with Down Syndrome. This free program is geared to improve verbal communication skills and literacy.

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National Mill Dog Rescue

We are happy to once again provide Grant fund support to National Mill Dog Rescue, based out of Peyton, Colorado. Each year, NMDR rescues hundreds of dogs from commercial breeding facilities located mainly in the Midwest. These are dogs who have had minimal human contact, live in cramped quarters with minimal shelter and generally do not receive basic veterinary care. When these dogs are deemed no longer useful or profitable, they are discarded and often killed. NMDR has fostered relationships with breeders to take these “useless” dogs. As NMDR’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome these discarded animals, these pups of all ages are now finding their way into adoptive homes to live the rest of their lives in loving homes.

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Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation

We are delighted to provide grant funds to the Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation (KCCF). KCCF offers life-saving financial and emotional support to children battling cancer and their families. Founded by Elana Koenig, a cancer survivor who started KCCF at the age of 11 (now 16), with just $900 from her piggy bank, KCCF has grown into a multimillion-dollar charity saving lives

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The ELIJA School

We are happy to provide Grant funding to ELIJA Transitional Programs & Services, Inc., to support their ELIJA Lounge program. The program for young adults with autism helps reduce their social isolation by offering socialization and friendship building activities in a safe, structured and supportive environment.