Sparky Town Restaurant was the site of a culinary match-up on Saturday, April 25th as Linda (Sparky) Mortimer and Eric Johnson competed to prepare the best jambalaya.  Congressman Dan Maffei served as our judge and everyone came away a winner.  Pictured from left to right are: Linda Mortimer, Congressman Dan Maffei, Eric Johnson and Vera House Executive Director Randi Bregman.

Verizon "Shower for Shelters"



Local Verizon employees recently participated in the 2009 "Shower for Shelters" Campaign.  Vera House was the lucky recipient of various items for our residents including: baby items, toys, toiletries, hair care products, craft & school supplies, paper products, sheets and towels.  Presenting the generous donation to Vera House Executive Director include from L to R: Bob Swizdor, Stephanie Piston, Randi Bregman and Ann Marie Gionet. 

Thanks to all the Verizon employees who made this donation possible!

First Niagara employees support Vera House

As a part of their White Ribbon Campaign efforts, First Niagara employees:

* Donated $200 from the sale of white ribbons and forwarded a $1,000 donation from corporate headquarters.

* Collected over 300 items from the Vera House Wish List.

* Raised $435 from the sale of Vera House "Survivors' Art".

* Provided bottled water for White Ribbon Campaign Kick-Off Walk participants.

Pictured to the left is      First Niagara Account Executive, Joanne Plantz, presenting Vera House Director of  Communications & Special Events, Chris Benton, with First Niagara's White Ribbon Campaign proceeds.

Thanks to First Niagara for your generous support!

2009 Women in Leadership Awards
Luncheon benefits Vera House

On March 10th, WTVH hosted this annual event at the Genesee Grande.
5 female leaders in our community were honored and Vera House was
the recipient of a
$2,000 donation!

Vera House Executive Director Randi Bregman is happy to
receive the proceeds of the Luncheon from WTVH President and
General Manager Matthew Rosenfeld.

The Bluegrass & Old Tyme Country Music Festival
held July 31 - August 2
at the LaFayette Apple Festival Grounds

resulted in a donation of over $22,000
to Vera House!

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to  Friends of the CNY Bluegrass Association including John VanDusen, Ed Campbell and Carl Stump for all their efforts on behalf of Vera House.

 

The festival attracted national and regional performers and featured, among others: Ron & Nancy One Song; Carl Stump & Stump Hollow; Dale Barnell & Wayfaring Strangers; Shiela Brown & Gospel Way; John Jackson & The Lovells; Father John; Diamond Someday; John LeMay and Cumberland; Sam Anderson & Chris Myers Band; Shortslef Brothers.