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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.

We were happy to again provide Grant funds to Stray Cat Alliance supporting their Veterinary Medical Clinic. SCA’s medical care includes spay/neuter as well as emergency surgeries. They also provide microchipping, immunizations and parasite prevention to get cats and kittens healthy to start living their best lives. Stray Cat Alliance is based out of South Los Angeles. California.

We are happy to provide Grant funds to Peconic-Great South Baykeeper Inc. Established in 1998 as Long Island’s Clean Water Advocate, Peconic Baykeeper uses science, education and law to protect, defend and restore ground and surface waters in from the tips of the Twin Forks through the Great South Bay.

We are happy to provide Grant funds to The Tool Library, based out of Buffalo NY. The Tool Library’s mission is to share the tools their neighbors need to create the change they want. It is a community-based tool lending library serving all eight counties of WNY. The Tool Library has a tool borrowing program, and a Dare to Repair pop-up event where volunteers try to repair items for people. Our funds will help support their acquisition of a new location.

We are happy to provide Grant funding to Autism Communities, Inc. Our funds will support Club AC, which offers a diverse range of social and educational events designed to enhance community engagement, foster friendships and provide valuable learning opportunities. Their educational programs cover essential topics such as vocational skills, apartment/home technology, guardianship and ABLE accounts, housing for self-directed individuals, financial planning and hidden dangers training.

We were happy to once again support Hamptons Art Camp in their summer program for children who would otherwise be excluded from this type of educational opportunity. Their program awakens skills, talents and interests in underserved children. This camp increases social skills in children who otherwise typically spend their days in front of a TV or game system. This camp also teaches kids how to finish projects, hone skills and foster independence.

We were happy to return to EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls, NY to present Grant funds to support their mission of fostering growth, wellness and educational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. This is done through the power of equestrian, horticultural and outdoor experiences. The diversity of their therapeutic programs address physical, emotional and mental health needs.