These organizations have been chosen to receive $2,500 each to help our Community! It's all thanks to the Romano Auto Dealerships Holiday Hope Project!
See their inspiring stories, below.
Charity: Oswego Industries, Inc.
This donation will go towards our programs which help people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities become more independent and realize personal goals, including community involvement. The donation will enable more individuals to participate in community outings - like attending plays, volunteering, or going shopping - to develop their skills.
Charity: Nedrow Fire Department
The Nedrow Fire Department and Auxiliary distribute food baskets to local families that are struggling. Firefighters deliver these baskets on fire trucks, just in time for the holidays.
Charity: The Orchard
The Orchard teams up with local charities to help children… including helping the CNY BearTeam by providing bears for children at Golisano Children's Hospital. This award/donation will provide more than 1 month of bears.
Charity: Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Syracuse
Donation will be used to buy lumber and mattresses to build and deliver beds to kids who need them in the Syracuse area. Our motto is “No kid sleeps on the floor in our tow."
Charity: POWERful Paws Animal Rescue
We are a foster-based rescue in Syracuse. The donation will go towards local animals in need of medical care, as well as basic supplies for the rescue.
Charity: David’s Refuge
This donation will be used to provide respite, resources and support to parents and guardians of children with special needs or life threatening medical conditions where they will be refreshed, restored and renewed in their role as caregivers.
Charity: In My Father’s Kitchen
Donations are used in helping homeless people find employment, food, help with their health needs, and to find a home for them.
Charity: Griffin’s Guardians
Donation would help provide financial assistance to local CNY families with a child battling Pediatric Cancer! This would help lessen the financial burden that a cancer diagnosis can cause in hopes the family can just focus on each other!
Charity: Samaritan Center
This donation would help provide hot nutritious meals for individuals and families struggling with hunger and poverty in our community. This donation will also help to create a caring community where those who are hungry find support, opportunity and independence through service, partnerships and advocacy.
Charity: St. Matthew’s Food Pantry
The award will be used to provide over 250 families with food and gifts for the holidays. Families are able to access the food pantry and second time around shop year round.