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Dave and Sally Goris are shown with donations from the Grand Island Golden Age Center, along with Recreation Supervisor Jen Menter. (Photo by Alice E. Gerard)
Dave and Sally Goris are shown with donations from the Grand Island Golden Age Center, along with Recreation Supervisor Jen Menter. (Photo by Alice E. Gerard)

Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island extends holiday thanks

Tue, Dec 21st 2021 11:30 am

The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2021 holiday distribution. One hundred and thirty nine of your neighbor families were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for their children. Eighty of our seniors were also helped in two senior apartment complexes.

The foundation is a small, all-volunteer organization; we don’t do this ourselves; we depend on the community to recognize the need around us, and respond generously. Even in pleasant, suburban Grand Island, there are needs – and you have helped. Thanks to all of you!

Our thanks to these people and organizations who donated to our “Share Your Happiness” fund drive, perhaps on the internet, or donated food, turkeys, gift cards or services for our 2021 holiday season distribution:

  • Grand Island town employees in AFSCME Local 1783A
  • GI Post 1346 American Legion
  • Several anonymous donors
  • Carl & Bonita Antholzner Jr.
  • Chris Aronica
  • Phyllis Baker
  • Bridget Baumgartner
  • In memory of Bud Figler by Deborah Beis
  • Jennifer Preyer & Eric Berger Insurance Services
  • Paul & Bonnie Bergman
  • Raymond & Deborah Billica
  • Linda Braddell
  • Sherry Bradford
  • Buffalo Friends of Folk Music
  • William Burns
  • Salvatore Cardullo
  • Sara Carlson
  • Matthew Carlson
  • David & Jane Chervinsky
  • Richard & Elaine Chrzanowski
  • VIP Fund at Veronica Connor Middle School
  • Life skills class & Connor Café at Veronica Connor Middle School
  • Marlene Coughlin
  • Paul & Loretta Crvelin in honor of Lauri Bauman Kalamah
  • John & Christine Decker
  • Discover 716
  • Diane Doane
  • Barbara Donnelly
  • Thomas & Michele Drabik
  • Sara Eaton
  • Stan & Bay Ellson
  • Jay & Barbara Fritchey
  • Fuccillo Automotive Group
  • Payroll contributions by GI school employees
  • Valerie Gaydosh
  • Eilene Gebrain
  • Dave Reilly and Nicole Gerber
  • Robert & Joanne Gesl
  • Dr. Joseph & Cynthia Gioia
  • David & Sally Goris
  • Jen Menter & Grand Island Golden Age Center
  • Students, teachers & staff at Grand Island High School
  • Students Against Hunger at Grand Island High School business department
  • Grand Island Retired Teachers
  • Payroll contributions by Grand Island Town Hall employees
  • James Greer
  • Mary Grotz
  • Holdfast Designs in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Larry Fetzer
  • Joint participation of Hunt Real Estate ERA with GIHS “Rally Against Hunger”
  • Students, teachers & staff at Huth Road Elementary School
  • Elementary Turkey Trot at Kaegebein School
  • Lynn Kahn
  • Henry G. Kammerer
  • Staff & parents using Kiddo's Korner on Bedell
  • Members of the Grand Island Knights of Columbus
  • Peter and Beverly Kusczak
  • Grand Island Lions Club
  • James Lojek
  • Tom Luescher
  • Jason MacDonell
  • Robert & Elaine Marinucci
  • Lori Mays
  • Daniel McMahon
  • JoAnn & Jay Mileham
  • Grand Island Moose Lodge
  • Arthur Morth
  • Brian & Bonnie Nevans
  • NFADA Charitable Foundation
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Club
  • Judy & John Pedlow
  • Frank & Coleen Perno
  • Pinnacle Staffing
  • Dave Raczka
  • Melissa Rayhill
  • Michael Rayhill
  • Jodi Robinson
  • Michael Hachee & Rose Liquor Store
  • Kevin Slachiak & Say Cheese Pizza
  • Judith Schorb
  • Kathryn C. Shaklee
  • Deborah Sharon
  • Robert Shoemaker
  • Faculty, students & staff of Sidway Elementary School
  • Chris & Rebecca Simpson
  • Parishioners of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
  • Child Care Center at St. Timothy Church
  • Parishioners of St. Stephen R.C. Church
  • Ron Stanke
  • Pamela Suszczynski
  • Eajazul & Margaret Syed
  • Lenore Tetkowski
  • Amanda & staff at Thompson Farm
  • Mark & Dianne Tiede
  • Emily Tippett
  • Grand Island Tops Friendly Market
  • Grand Island donors to United Way of Buffalo & Erie Co.
  • Auxiliary to VFW Post 9249 in memory of all veterans
  • Dana Wieczorek
  • Women of the World International Bible Study
  • Jane Wynne
  • Grand Island Zonta Club

Our special thanks also to the very hard-working students from DECA, Interact and student council at the high school, and Interact at the middle school, for their sorting help during our 2021 holiday distribution. Without their help, the distribution would not have happened.

The list includes:

  • Angelo Aiello
  • Eva Ahne
  • Kaylee Boyle
  • Sofia Bukahri
  • Natalie Carter
  • Natalyn Cordero
  • Molly Fiebelkorn
  • Eden Johnson
  • Cassidy Kurtzhalts
  • Payton Khadra
  • Megan Lavis
  • Sydney Martin
  • Marissa Mistriner
  • Lauren Ratajczak
  • Sienna Sarkees
  • Sophia Sobrino
  • Sophia Terlecky
  • Evan Walowitz
  • Riley Weber
  • Cheryl Chamberlain, DECA adviser
  • Carley Antonelli, middle school Interact adviser

Let’s not forget other hard workers from the foundation and community who helped so much during our 2021 holiday distribution:

  • Beth Boron
  • Samantha Buccini
  • Frank Burkhart
  • Annie & Sarah Carlson
  • Linda Clark
  • Dave, Karen, David James & Clare Conboy
  • Jeremy Dettmer
  • Dan Emanuele
  • Diane, Alex & Hayden Garey
  • Valerie, Rachel & Rebekah Gaydosh
  • David & Sally Goris
  • Grand Island Schools Maintenance Staff
  • Joni Howe
  • Hank Kammerer
  • Dave Khreis
  • Eden Krebs
  • Peter Kusczak & all the K of C workers
  • Arlene Larry
  • Jon Lattanzio
  • Paul Minton
  • Debbie Moriarty
  • Claudia O’Neil
  • Cole Remmes
  • Ann Samplinski
  • Loretta Serra
  • Scott & Patricia D. Shaw
  • Dr. Thomas Sheehan
  • Larry & Mary Slovick
  • Amanda Thompson
  • Lise Watt

Finally:

  • Additional anonymous donors
  • Jared and Barbara Barlow
  • Barbara Clark
  • Dave & Karen Conboy
  • L. Fanara's Plumbing & Heating
  • Elaine Gorman
  • Fran Havens
  • In honor of Christine Cassert by Mary & Lee Herbst
  • Knights of Columbus – Good Samaritan Council
  • Knights of Columbus – Mary Star of Sea Council
  • Rosanna McKee
  • Angelo & Rosalie Palamuso
  • Staff & students at St. Stephen School
  • Thomas Vogel

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