Official Event Charities

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
www.cff.org

The Mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide and funds and accredits 115 CF care centers across the country, including 94 adult care programs, which provide patients and families with vital treatment and other CF resources. In addition, 54 affiliate programs provide multi-disciplinary care for CF with Foundation support.

The Foundation is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind. In 2006, nearly 90% of every dollar of revenue raised was available for investment in CF research, care and education programs. The National Institutes of Health and many prominent publications, including Forbes and USAToday, have heralded our innovative business model, which fuels drug discovery and development programs.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Is…Hope in Action 

Until we conquer this disease, our team will work tirelessly to extend and enhance life for those with cystic fibrosis by functioning as:

• Scientific pioneers, blazing new trails in CF research;
• Fund-raisers, securing the money needed to support our efforts;
• Advocates, keeping CF a top priority in government, industry and research;
• Investors, funding drug discovery and development;
• Caregivers, linking patients and families to specialized CF care; and
• Family, offering support, information and resources.

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LONG ISLAND CARES
www.licares.org

Any attendee who brings a food item for LI Cares will recieve a free raffle ticket. Please support LI Cares

Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank

• Founded in 1980 by the late singer/activist Harry Chapin in response to the problems of hunger and poverty on Long Island.
• Long Island Cares is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  We are the leading anti-hunger organization and the only food bank on Long Island.

Long Island Cares’ Goals

• To provide emergency food assistance where and when it is needed
• To sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency
• To educate the general public about hunger on Long Island

The Harry Chapin  Food Bank:

• Responds to the immediate needs of hungry Long Islanders through the provision of emergency food.
• In 2005, distributed almost 5 million pounds of food, which provided approximately 3 million meals.
• The number of agencies served increased from 461 in 1999 to over 600 in 2006. Member agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, senior nutrition sites, day care centers, homeless shelters, Kids Cafe, community residences, sober homes and day treatment programs.
• Certified affiliate member of America’s Second Harvest, the Nation’s Food Bank Network.

Community Outreach Programs:

New Paths to Achievementfocuses on the need for education and job skills training to aid low-income, single head-of-household women to become self-reliant. The program consists of educational workshops aimed at enhancing self-esteem and vocational skills. Internships in local businesses provide participants with valuable work experience.

Job Training is designed to raise the self-esteem and confidence of at-risk high school students and young adults by teaching them basic warehouse and vocational skills at the Long Island Cares Food Bank. While exposing participants to a new career opportunity, the goal is to teach the tools necessary to compete in the current job market. 

School Tools works in partnership with corporations and individuals in the collection and distribution of school supplies to our member agencies serving school aged children. The program began in an effort to stress the importance of a good education and enable the students to have the necessary tools to start the school year.  

Hunger Awareness Presentations are an important aspect in the fight against hunger.  Programs are presented at high schools, service clubs, religious organizations and local government groups.  These presentations describe in detail why people on Long Island and in the United States are hungry.

Kids Cafe is an after school program which provides safe and convenient environments for children to receive food, tutoring, nutrition education and food safety, homework assistance and recreational activities.  Long Island Cares currently works with 25 Kids Cafe sites.
     
Hunger 101: To Walk in the Shoes of a Person in Need serves as the principal education component of the Food Bank. It is a role-play and discussion activity that raises awareness and understanding of hunger and its many causes.

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THE NEW YORK STATE BREWERS ASSOCIATION
www.thinknydrinkny.com

The New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) is a strong proponent for breweries, microbreweries, brewpubs and brewing affiliated businesses. Our mission is to protect, promote, represent and educate its members and customers.

Our goals are as follows:

• Promote awareness and defend the vital interests of the NYS Brewing Industry
• Grow and maintain membership
• Create brewery unity
• Promote active participation through the development and delivery of
educational programs, events and services
• Increase sales through joint advertising and marketing
• Utilize the strength of the association
• Create a unified legislative front to increase aggressive and proactive lobbying and advocacy specific to our industry
• Encourage the consumption of fresh, local beer

The NYSBA is controlled by its members and led by a Board of Directors.

The Board understands the daily challenges facing the industry and recognizes the need for this Association. We encourage each brewery, brewery related business, beer aficionado and the like to become an active member in this new and exciting organization. Collectively, we will make a difference.

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TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND
www.terryfarrellfund.org