Holiday
Outreach is a
not-for-profit organization that was formed fifteen years ago to
assist less fortunate families during the holiday season and
throughout the year.
Over the years, our organization has raised
over $100,000.
Our fund raising efforts have enabled us to supply many families in
need from the city of Rochester as well as other parts of Western
New York.
In
our first year we raised about $400 which was used to
supply three Rochester soup kitchens with much needed food supplies
during the holiday season.
Last year we were able to increase that amount to over
$14,000 through a bowl-a-thon, golf tournament, Monte Carlo Night,
other community events, and private donations.
This past year we were able to provide over 400 children with
gifts, clothing and food as well as supplies for several area food
cupboards and soup kitchens here in Rochester. We have also in the
past been able to support food cupboards in Avon, Lakeville, Mt.
Morris and Dansville.
Over
the years we have been able to help people in a number of
different ways. We have
supplied blankets to the homeless; provided food and supplies to
food cupboards/soup kitchens; supplied food and gifts for children
of impoverished families; and provided assistance during emergency
situations.
Our
goal this year is to be able to provide more children
with toys and gifts and to give greater assistance to those food
cupboard/soup kitchens than we have been able to in the past.
In order to do this we will need to surpass last years
campaign total. We ask
for your assistance in this tremendous challenge.