Development
The Spirit of Giving
We would like to recognize recent generous donations from Western New York companies,
individuals, groups and organizations to Child & Family Services.
The Family Matters Connection
Members of The Family Matters Connection are a select group of supporters who are
helping sustain year-round services for families in need throughout the Western
New York community. Members of this special gift club make regularly-scheduled gifts
to Child & Family Services through a personalized plan tailored to their own
timetable for charitable giving. Each year, our members customize their gift-giving
by choosing to make their annual gift in one lump sum, or spread it out over monthly
or quarterly installments.
Child & Family Services gratefully acknowledges the continued generosity and
kind contributions of the following people who joined this new program when it was
launched last summer:
- Mr. & Mrs. James Boldt
- Ms. Kathleen Lell
- Mr. & Mrs. Richard Parker
- Mr. & Mrs. John Scannell
Anyone interested in making a gift to Child & Family Services anytime during
the year is invited to join The Family Matters Connection. If you’re interested
in learning more about getting involved in this program, please contact Rosanne
Wisniewski in the Child & Family Services Development Office to request an application
packet. She may be reached by phone at 335-7226 or via e-mail at
rwisniewski@cfsbny.org.
Going Casual for a Cause
Schools and area businesses alike are going “casual for a cause” by hosting dress-down
or theme days to benefit Child & Family Services. By participating in the “Casual
Days for Kids” program, these groups are making a tremendous difference with their
efforts. Every donation made by participants stays right here in Western New York!
Proceeds from these events support year-round services that touch the lives of mistreated
and neglected children, stop family violence for abused women and their children,
and educate troubled youth who have special learning, social and emotional needs.
With more groups participating, the program has grown over the past three years
and has raised over $5,000. We extend our sincere thanks to the following groups
who are now participating in the program:
Employee Groups
Eye Care & Vision Associates
HSBC Bank – Retirement Services
Lawley Service Insurance
Merrill Lynch
Rich Products
School Groups
Immaculata Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy
Bishop Timon St. Jude High School
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
Designating a day on which students or employees can dress casual for a small donation
is a great way to support this local cause. If your group is looking for an easy,
fun, and rewarding way to help make a difference in the lives of children right
here in our own community, please contact Rosanne Wisniewski at 335-7226.
Bank of America Supports Adopt-A-Family Program
Pictured from left are Anne Schule, Amy Reed, Coleen Wieczorek, Laura Weinstein,
and Susan Siwiec.
We extend our thanks to the staff and patrons of the Bank of America for their support
of our 2008 Adopt-a-Family Program. Donation boxes which benefited the Program and
the children in our care were displayed at 13 area Bank of America locations throughout
Western New York. Hundreds of new toys were collected and distributed, helping our
agency provide a brighter holiday to season to 390 children in 121 families.
Representatives from Bank of America were on hand to accept a framed piece of original
artwork which was draw by a student from Child & Family Services’ Stanley G.
Falk School.
Blue Crew Recognizes Child & Family Services
Pictured from left are Erica Swiatek and Kimberly Hy, Blue Crew Members and Susan
Siwiec, Chief Development Officer.
Child & Family Services extends thanks to the Blue Crew at BlueCross BlueShield
for choosing our agency as a recipient of the group’s annual “Red Stocking” collection.
Child & Family Services was one of 8 local charities who received a wonderful donation
after being chosen by staff.
BlueCross BlueShield employees work throughout the year on various projects and
events to raise money for thousands of Western New Yorkers in need. This year they
held a bake sale, basket auction, raffle of suite seats for various Bills Games,
50/50 splits, wreath sale and general donations.
Holy Angels Academy
Here are the young women of the Volunteer Club at Holy Angels Academy. They raised
money, via a candy and bake sale, to buy gifts for a family in the Adopt-A-Family
program.