Book Bag Day at Athena Middle Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House

We had a Book Bag day in December to raise money for the Rochester Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to strong support from the middle school students, we collected $252, which enabled us to buy materials to make 150 snack bags. When families leave the Ronald McDonald House in the morning to spend the day at the hospital with their sick children, they can grab these bags of snacks and drinks.

Book Bag Day at Athena Middle Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House

We had a Book Bag day in December to raise money for the Rochester Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to strong support from the middle school students, we collected $252, which enabled us to buy materials to make 150 snack bags. When families leave the Ronald McDonald House in the morning to spend the day at the hospital with their sick children, they can grab these bags of snacks and drinks.

Hope Rocks

For the past few weeks, we have been prepping rocks, which will be used as part of the school district's Hope Rocks program. The rocks will then each be decorated with a special message and then given to members of the community to spread HOPE...

Hope Rocks

For the past few weeks, we have been prepping rocks, which will be used as part of the school district's Hope Rocks program. The rocks will then each be decorated with a special message and then given to members of the community to spread HOPE...

The National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony

On November 3, Athena Cares was honored with the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy- Group award. We were nominated by Water for South Sudan for our fundraising efforts over the last 4 years, and four representatives accepted the award at a special luncheon.

The National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony

On November 3, Athena Cares was honored with the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy- Group award. We were nominated by Water for South Sudan for our fundraising efforts over the last 4 years, and four representatives accepted the award at a special luncheon.

The Greenhouse Project- Steps 1 & 2

In October, we emptied and cleaned out the school's Greenhouse, which hasn't been used in years. We organized, sorted, and discarded, and we are now ready to plant!

 Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from Lowe's, we now have enough soil and seeds to get started!

The Greenhouse Project- Steps 1 & 2

In October, we emptied and cleaned out the school's Greenhouse, which hasn't been used in years. We organized, sorted, and discarded, and we are now ready to plant!

 Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from Lowe's, we now have enough soil and seeds to get started!

2nd Annual Water for South Sudan Brunch

Thanks to Greece Rotary's sponsorship, Athena Cares members were able to join Salva Dut and Linda Sue Park at the Water Works fundraising brunch on October 15.

2nd Annual Water for South Sudan Brunch

Thanks to Greece Rotary's sponsorship, Athena Cares members were able to join Salva Dut and Linda Sue Park at the Water Works fundraising brunch on October 15.

Athena Students Make Blankets for Kidney Dialysis Patients

Athena Cares donated to Mrs. Klehr's students so they could buy supplies to make these blankets. The blankets will be donated to the Unity Dialysis Center and used by patients as they go through their treatments.

Athena Students Make Blankets for Kidney Dialysis Patients

Athena Cares donated to Mrs. Klehr's students so they could buy supplies to make these blankets. The blankets will be donated to the Unity Dialysis Center and used by patients as they go through their treatments.

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...