Foundation support of local community and recreation programs

The Foundation has worked with local recreation groups in Ulster County to provide both volunteer and financial support. The foundation reaches further into the community to support the things that Mikey loved and that helped mold him into the amazing person he was.

2009

  • Provided funds to Fiona Milton, a student at Saugerties High School, for a three week internship program at Camp Netimus in the Poconos.
    The following organizations and communities in Ulster County were granted over $20,000 in support of their programs for children:

  • The Town of Rochester Youth Commission
  • The Town of Lloyd Recreation Commission
  • Highland Little League
  • Highland United Soccer Club
  • New Paltz Soccer League
  • New Paltz Baseball Association
  • The Integrated Early Intervention Childrens’ Network
  • Ulster County Community Action Committee, Inc., Highland
  • Ulster County Social Services - funding for recreation and camp fees
  • Children’s Annex, Kingston

July 2008

  • The Foundation donated $500 to Highland Disney Dreams,  a non-profit organization that provides Disney World one week vacations for special needs students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to take part in such a joyful and lighthearted experience. You can visit Highland Disney Dreams at their website  www.highlanddisneydreams.com.

June 2008

  • The Foundation sponsored Alexandra Roviezzo from Highland High School and Sharon Otis from New Paltz High School to attend the National Team Leadership Program in Sacramento, California in August 2008. The mission of the three day program is to empower, motivate and inspire teens to creatively and positively influence their community. The NTLP’s vision is to create a community where the values that contribute to transforming children into adults of good character and positive outlook are infused throughout the nation.
  • The Foundation, with the help of the Ulster County Social Services Department, donated to financially help children attend summer programs in Ulster County.

May 2008

  • The Foundation donated $2,000 to Highland United Soccer Club in support of registration fees and equipment for children in need.
  • The Foundation donated $2,000 to New Paltz Soccer to help with registration fees and equipment for children in need.
  • Highland Recreation received a donation of $1000 from the Foundation to provide financial assistance for summer recreation activities to children in need.

April, 2008

  • The Foundation was a $250 sponsor for the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh’s Annual Walk for Housing.

February, 2008

  • The Foundation donated in cooperation with the Highland Rotary Club, a defibrillator to the Highland United Soccer Club and will be used at the Nardone Soccer Field complex.
  • $2,000 donation made to Highland Little League to support children in need of registration fees and equipment.
    The Foundation is also sponsoring a senior league team. 

Fall 2007

  • The Foundation in cooperation with the Highland United Youth Soccer Club, provided funds for 14 local children and their families to participate in the fall soccer league.

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