Athena Cares Chosen for AFP award

Athena Cares is pleased to announce that we have been chosen to receive the 2017 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy Group Award, given by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. We will be attending a celebration luncheon in November to receive our award, and we will also be recognized in a section of the Rochester Business Journal. Special thanks to Water for South Sudan for nominating us. It is an honor and privilege to do the work we do together.

Being interviewed for our award video

                                     

Athena Cares Chosen for AFP award

Athena Cares is pleased to announce that we have been chosen to receive the 2017 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy Group Award, given by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. We will be attending a celebration luncheon in November to receive our award, and we will also be recognized in a section of the Rochester Business Journal. Special thanks to Water for South Sudan for nominating us. It is an honor and privilege to do the work we do together.

Being interviewed for our award video

                                     

Greece Rotary Donation Supports Water for South Sudan

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Greece Rotary graciously offered to match the money we made on the second day of our Athena Cares garage sale. We were invited to a luncheon, where we were presented with a check for $502.05, which was given to Water for South Sudan with the rest of our garage sale earnings.Thank you to Greece Rotary for always supporting our work...

Greece Rotary Donation Supports Water for South Sudan

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Greece Rotary graciously offered to match the money we made on the second day of our Athena Cares garage sale. We were invited to a luncheon, where we were presented with a check for $502.05, which was given to Water for South Sudan with the rest of our garage sale earnings.Thank you to Greece Rotary for always supporting our work...

Second Garage Sale for Water for South Sudan a Success!

Athena Cares is pleased to announce that our second garage sale raised $1,797.10 for Water for South Sudan!  

Thank you so much to the many generous people who donated items and, of course, those who came shopping. Special thanks to Wegmans for providing us with lunches, snacks, and water as we worked through the heat and rain, and a HUGE thank you to Greece Rotary for matching our sales on Saturday! We now have raised enough money for naming rights on a second well in South Sudan PLUS enough to meet next year's Iron Giraffe Challenge!

                                    

Second Garage Sale for Water for South Sudan a Success!

Athena Cares is pleased to announce that our second garage sale raised $1,797.10 for Water for South Sudan!  

Thank you so much to the many generous people who donated items and, of course, those who came shopping. Special thanks to Wegmans for providing us with lunches, snacks, and water as we worked through the heat and rain, and a HUGE thank you to Greece Rotary for matching our sales on Saturday! We now have raised enough money for naming rights on a second well in South Sudan PLUS enough to meet next year's Iron Giraffe Challenge!

                                    

Rise Against Hunger Food Packing Event

Thanks to a sponsorship by Greece Rotary, local citizens were able to come together on Saturday, April 1 to package 60,000 meals to be sent all around the world. Their goal is to end world hunger by 2030, by bringing meals and helping communities "stand up and be self-sustainable." Each 6-serving package contains a vitamin packet, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and rice.

Rise Against Hunger Food Packing Event

Thanks to a sponsorship by Greece Rotary, local citizens were able to come together on Saturday, April 1 to package 60,000 meals to be sent all around the world. Their goal is to end world hunger by 2030, by bringing meals and helping communities "stand up and be self-sustainable." Each 6-serving package contains a vitamin packet, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and rice.

Million Penny Drive to Benefit the CURE Childhood Cancer Association

Athena Cares sponsored a Penny Drive to help CURE Childhood Cancer. Together, our school raised $681.71 to help this worthy cause... one penny at a time...

Thank you to Mr. Gianvecchio's class for raising the most money during our homeroom challenge! 

Million Penny Drive to Benefit the CURE Childhood Cancer Association

Athena Cares sponsored a Penny Drive to help CURE Childhood Cancer. Together, our school raised $681.71 to help this worthy cause... one penny at a time...

Thank you to Mr. Gianvecchio's class for raising the most money during our homeroom challenge! 

Athena Cares Teams up With Horticulture Club!

We are excited to announce our partnership with the high school's Horticulture Club. Together, we have plans to fix up (and maintain) the courtyard and the greenhouse. We are currently working on painting pots, which will eventually have plants and will be sold as a fundraiser to benefit our efforts...

Athena Cares Teams up With Horticulture Club!

We are excited to announce our partnership with the high school's Horticulture Club. Together, we have plans to fix up (and maintain) the courtyard and the greenhouse. We are currently working on painting pots, which will eventually have plants and will be sold as a fundraiser to benefit our efforts...

Iron Giraffe Challenge Donation Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated last week to Water for South Sudan. Together, we raised $356.28 for this year's Iron Giraffe Challenge. Together, we are helping to bring clean water to many more people. Congratulations to Audrey, Lena, and Mrs. Kehoe for winning the gift baskets, and an extra special thank you to Wegmans for their generous donation of a gift card for the staff basket.

Iron Giraffe Challenge Donation Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated last week to Water for South Sudan. Together, we raised $356.28 for this year's Iron Giraffe Challenge. Together, we are helping to bring clean water to many more people. Congratulations to Audrey, Lena, and Mrs. Kehoe for winning the gift baskets, and an extra special thank you to Wegmans for their generous donation of a gift card for the staff basket.

Athena Cares Partners with Champions of Change to Help the Rochester Homeless

Jeremiah, Joshua,and Jordan West, founders of Champions of Change with our donations…

Athena Cares collected donations from middle and high school staff and students, and we also used $100 of the money we collected from our Backpack Day last month to put together 83 of these Blessing Bags. After the Champions of Change Homeless Christmas Party in Rochester, they will be given out to everyone in attendance.

    

Athena Cares Partners with Champions of Change to Help the Rochester Homeless

Jeremiah, Joshua,and Jordan West, founders of Champions of Change with our donations…

Athena Cares collected donations from middle and high school staff and students, and we also used $100 of the money we collected from our Backpack Day last month to put together 83 of these Blessing Bags. After the Champions of Change Homeless Christmas Party in Rochester, they will be given out to everyone in attendance.