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Archive for 'Charity Events'

Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

CVPH staff donates to Mission of Hope

Medical supplies to help Puerto Rico, Florida, Ukraine and Haiti Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

“We’re seeing people who have never asked for help before.”

October 6, 2022, Plattsburgh – $180.105.53 – That is what pacesetters have already donated toward this year’s United Way of the Adirondacks campaign. President & CEO John Bernardi announced the success this morning before representatives of its 35 partner agencies and several supporters. The campaign has a $650,000 goal. Why give to the United Way? […]

Harkness Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Sunday, October 16

The Harkness United Methodist Church has great news for almost everyone… the widely popular Chicken & Biscuit Dinner will return to the Harkness Church Hall (776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru) on Sunday, October 16th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm! The reason it will be good news for almost everyone is that the dinner will be served […]

Strong turnout for Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run coming to town

Annual event coming to Plattsburgh Friday, Sept. 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stewart’s Shops pledges $1M to Plattsburgh YMCA

YMCA moves closer to $13 million goal thanks to Dake Foundation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Syracuse hospital expands free prescription drug program to uninsured in 19 counties

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Ausable River Association to Auction Adirondack Guideboat

The Ausable River Association is holding a silent auction for a professionally built, Bloomingdale-style Adirondack guideboat, made ca. 1900. Photo provided – Kelley Tucker WILMINGTON, NY – It’s a rare opportunity to own and row a piece of Adirondack history. The Ausable River Association (AsRA) is holding a silent auction for a ca. 1900 Adirondack […]

Gracie’s Shoe Drive a Resounding Success

 Plattsburgh, NY – Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing with Funds2Orgs is excited and grateful for the successful completion of “Gracie’s Shoe Drive.” The drive ran from May 1st, 2022 to July 29th, 2022 and collected 163 bags of shoes and $1846 funds raised to continue their mission of supporting grieving families in the […]

Foundation of CVPH Planning for Annual Heart Health Fundraiser Proceeds benefit Cardiology patients across the region

PLATTSBURGH, NY (9/2/2022) – Tickets are on sale for The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) “Stepping out for Your Heart” fundraiser. The eighth annual event is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at the West Side Ballroom. Each year, guests dressed in red attire come together for a special evening dedicated to raising funds […]

North County supports the Run For Jon

  Peru – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – Registration time at the Annual Ron For Jon held at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road. The Gazette couldn’t stay for the race, but we expect to receive photos later in the day. Perfect day for running and it looked like a wonderful turnout. It’s a great family […]

32nd Annual Run For Jon is near – Saturday, August 27th

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty Second Annual Run for Jon When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Registration 3:30 – 4:45 pm Events start at 5:00 pm What: 5:00 pm- 0.5-mile Kids Fun Run 5:20 pm- 2.5-mile cross country Run 1.25 mile non-competitive Walk Where: Forrence Orchards, Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972   Last […]

Whiteface community raises money for golfer with ALS

The Whiteface club and resort hosted a tournament that saw 144 people raise money to help Ron Reid battle Lou Gehrig Disease Click here for NBC 5 News story 

Annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament and Airborne Speedway raise $15K+

25th annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament saw an impressive turnout in 2022 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

1st Annual Robert Clark Sr. Car Show and Swap on Aug. 6

Benefit honors local classic car enthusiast Click here for the Sun Community News story 

An important message from Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Hi Everyone, 1.  I’ve received many questions about the 1500+ enhanced trauma first aid kits for Ukraine. What do they look like?  How big?  What’s in them?  So, I thought you might appreciate a 2 1/2 minute video explanation.   Here’s the link to view:  https://youtu.be/IxHwL0qDB2Y There are still five more items to be added […]

Run For Jon Returns

Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

St Joseph’s Outreach Center

Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story 

SUNY student uses medic experience for Ukraine First Aid kits

Paratrooper joins local efforts by Mission of Hope and Twinstate Technologies Click here for Sun Community News Story 

North Country Children’s Consignment Sale

Saturday at 9:00 AM SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse The North Country Children’s consignment sale is happening this Saturday from 9am-3pm and is run by a teacher at Peru Middle School (Connie Blaine). The sale benefits the Peru Middle School. Volunteers can shop the sale early and there are still plenty of volunteer spots available for today/tomorrow […]

BAGS THAT GIVE BACK: AUSABLE RIVER ASSOCIATION SELECTED TO BENEFIT IN HANNAFORD COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM

Lake Placid, NY — Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford. The Ausable River Association has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month […]

Sister Debbie Blow stepping down as Executive Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good evening everyone, I’d like to begin with two short quotes:  “To everything there is a season, and a time for everything under the Heavens” from the Book of Ecclesiastes. And from the book, The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse comes this quote:  “Tears fall for a reason and they are your […]

Faith and collaboration at work in Treadwells Mills

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Undoubtedly, many Peru residents see the Soup Kitchen sign in Treadwells Mills; but it’s fair to conjecture they aren’t aware of the beautiful things happening at what was St. Joseph’s Church. When the parish church closed several years ago,  the Diocese of Ogdensburg could have sold it for other […]

ADK Health Foundation’s Black Fly Gala raises $107K | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Money will go toward patient room renovations.

Source: ADK Health Foundation’s Black Fly Gala raises $107K | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Money will go toward patient room renovations.