WATERTOWN â A diverse group of organizations, 61 to be exact, have joined to participate in the 2021 #giveNNY campaign, a local effort that unites tri-county nonprofits in a day of giving on â315Dayâ â March 15.
From human services and health and wellness to arts, culture and conservation, this yearâs participating nonprofits represent a wide range of missions that collectively strengthen the region, according to a release from the Northern New York Community Foundation.
The campaign, returning for its fourth year, kicks off Feb. 15, and culminates with a day of radio broadcasts on Tunes 92.5 FM on March 15, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Several events to drive awareness and support for the effort are planned during the weeks leading up to â315Day.â All campaign activities will be conducted with health and safety in mind as the region continues to confront the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 5:19 pm
Northern Credit Union recently presented a $714 donation to the Potsdam Holiday Fund, proceeds from their workers collecting donations for charity. The total collected was divided among the credit union’s nine branches to present to a local charity of their choosing. The Potsdam Holiday Fund provides gifts, warm clothing and food to families with children and senior citizens in the Potsdam area who are in need of assistance during the holiday season. Above are Potsdam Holiday Fund president Pam Yugartis, left, and NCU Massena member relations specialist Sheri Norman. Photo submitted by NCU.
POTSDAM â Northern Credit Union recently presented a $714 donation to the Potsdam Holiday Fund, which provides gifts, warm clothing and food to families with children and senior citizens in the Potsdam area who are in need of assistance during the holiday season.
Employees from all Northern Credit Unionâs nine tri-county relationship centers made personal donations, which were then matched by the credit union. The total collected was divided among the branches to present to a local charity of their choosing.
The Potsdam Holiday Fund serves families in need in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop. Donations to the program are always welcome and appreciated and may be sent to the Potsdam Holiday Fund at PO Box 827, Potsdam NY 13676.
Monday, January 11, 2021 - 1:45 pm
The Northern New York Community Foundation made a grant of $500 from the John and Dorotha Van Ness Family Fund to the Potsdam Holiday Fund. The grant was used to purchase vouchers for clothing and gifts for 475 children from 186 families in need in the Potsdam area. Above, Potsdam Holiday Fund Board members at the fund s drive-thru voucher distribution on Dec. 12. Donations to the program are still welcome and may be made online at www.potsdamholidayfund.org or mailed to the Potsdam Holiday Fund at PO Box 827, Potsdam NY 13676. Photo submitted by NNYCF.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 9:05 am
Randy LaValley, left, and Mike Weil from the PHF board. Photo submitted by Michael Griffin.
POTSDAM The Potsdam Holiday Fund recently received a $5,000 boost from a local business.
LaValle Transportation gave the cash to the charity.
PHF provides gifts, warm clothing and food to families with children and senior citizens in the Potsdam area who are in need of assistance during the holiday season.
“LaValley has been one of the program’s most generous donors for more than a decade,” the fund said.
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