CCFCS: Walking with all who need us the most

Read a Message For The Holidays From Our CEO

What an eventful year! As we head toward the final weeks of 2024, we look back with gratitude and anticipate many blessings to come.

Share The Joy

This year, we are on track to provide holiday gifts to more than 2,400 clients thanks to our annual Share the Joy program! It’s a major undertaking made possible by the generosity of people like you. Gift distribution is already underway, but there’s still time to donate! Please shop via our Amazon Wish List.

A Transformative Gift From Tom Golisano

CCFCS is incredibly honored to accept a $5 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano, announced in September as part of a $360 million donation to 80 non-profit agencies across upstate NY. Accepting the gift on behalf of CCFCS was President and CEO Lori VanAuken. The unrestricted donation to CCFCS is a transformative gift that will enrich the lives of those we serve. Thank you, Mr. Golisano!

Marketplace Senior Apartments

In October, CCFCS joined Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Genesis Housing, and state and local officials to cut the ribbon on the new Marketplace Senior Apartments in Henrietta. The community offers 150 affordable units for older adults. CCFCS will provide supportive services for residents in 45 apartments, allowing them to age in place safely and comfortably. Marketplace Senior Apartments is located on the site of the former Marketplace Mall.

Cura Awards

We are so pleased to accept the 2024 Cura Award, Outstanding Organization, from NYS Kinship Navigator. This award recognizes the wonderful support our Kinship Care Services team provides to grandparents, other relatives, and family friends who care for children.For more information on our Kinship Care program and NYS Kinship Navigator, click here and here.

Congratulations to Seana Denning and NayThorn

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Employee of the Year is Seana Denning, Director of Children’s Health Homes. The winner of our annual Marv Mich Salt & Light Award is Nay Thorn, Program Manager in our Refugee and Immigration Services Department. Seana and Nay represent the best of CCFCS. Congratulations Seana and Nay!

Empty Bowls

More than 420 people turned out for our 21st annual Empty Bowls event in November! This year we raised more than $50,000 – money that will directly support CCFCS clients through our many programs and services. Thank you for making Empty Bowls a success!

CCFCS In the News

Hundreds Gather for Empty Bowls Fundraiser (WHAM-TV, November 7)

Marketplace Senior Apartments Focus on Seniors in Need of Supportive Services (WHAM-TV, October 2)

Grand Opening of Marketplace Senior Apartments (New York State, October 2)

New Senior Apartments feature Accessibility, Affordability (WHEC-TV, October 2)

Ribbon-Cutting at Marketplace Senior Apartments (WROC-TV, October 2)

Tom Golisano gives $360 Million to Non-Profits Across Upstate NY (WXXI News, September 17)

Tom Golisano to Donate $360 Million to 82 Non Profits in Upstate NY (Spectrum News, September 17)

Tom Golisano to Give Millions to Upstate Non-Profits (Rochester Beacon, September 17)

Thanks for taking the time to catch up with us!

This Christmas, I am incredibly grateful for the staff of CCFCS, our community partnerships, the individuals we serve, and all those who support our work. May you have a blessed and peaceful holiday season!

Lori VanAuken, President and CEO

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