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Katie Speaks at TEDx Event
MEG’s Gift treasurer Katie Scalzo was invited to speak at a TEDx Rochester event in April at the Memorial Art Gallery. This exciting afternoon, focused on the central theme of “reflection” featured inspiring talks and innovative ideas from several community leaders. Katie, Meg's sister, is a mother of five and a staunch advocate for mental health. Katie shared a moving reflection of her personal journey through loss and grief to inspire change and resilience in others. Thank you to all the event organizers, speakers and those in attendance!
UPDATE
August 2024
Katie Scalzo Speaks at TEDx Event
UPDATES
2023 Wrap Up
Bivona named 2024 Primary Beneficiary; Legacy of Love event announced
​MEG's Gift chose Bivona to be this year's primary beneficiary because their work aligns with ours. By partnering with them, MEG's Gift hopes to increase awareness of child abuse in our community. In addition, our partnership will help support the crucial services Bivona provides to children and families. We believe in Bivona's vision: to be "a community where all children are safe and free of abuse."
UPDATE
5/2024
CACGROC, formerly Bivona, Named 2024 Primary Beneficiary; Legacy of Love event announced
September 2023
Local Fundraisers choose MEG's Gift as Beneficiary!
As we wrap up 2023, we wanted to highlight the local fundraisers and events that graciously chose to donate their proceeds to MEG's Gift.
UPDATE
9/2023
Local Events Benefit MEG's Gift
Rochester I Day Event at RIT Conference Center donated $500
St. Catherine's of Siena Parish donated $2,000 following Ray & Kathy's moving presentation of MEG's Gift
The Property Girls Team of Rochester donated $20,013 from their Annual Clay Pidgeon Tournament
Metabolic Fitness Brighton held a special workout class that raised $500 for MEG's Gift
2023 Wrap Up
Local Fundraisers choose MEG's Gift as Beneficiary!
Thanks to your generous support, MEG's Gift donated $65,000 to 2023 Primary beneficiary-NAMI Rochester. In addition, a $20,000 donation was made to our friends at the Children's Institute
UPDATE
8/2023
NAMI Receives $65,000 donation. Additional $20,000 donated to the Children's Institute
12/10/22
ANNUAL KRINGLE KRAWL FUNDRAISER DONATES 2022 PROCEEDS TO MEG'S GIFT
Kringle Krawl for a Cause held it's 7th Annual fundraising event on December 10,2022. Krawlers gather each year in downtown Rochester, New York for a holiday themed bar crawl that boasts a unique blend of safe and responsible holiday cheer, festive drinks, ugly sweaters and more. Participants purchase tickets before the event and have the opportunity to donate additional money to the cause. Each year Krawl organizers choose a charity to donate their proceeds to. MEG's Gift was honored to be this years chosen charity. Ray & Kathy Garbach were presented with a $11,200 donation at the end of the event!
Visit the Kringle Krawl website
UPDATE
12/10/22
Annual Kringle Krawl Fundraiser donates 2022 proceeds to MEG's Gift
11/7/22
Earlier this year, MEG's Gift chose the Villa of Hope as their primary beneficiary for 2022. The Villa of Hope's dedication to providing equity to individuals in our community stands out in a world that often eludes today's youth. MEG's Gift shares in the sentiment that HOPE is one of the most precious resources we as humans have to offer each other.
The Villa of Hope partners with individuals, families and communities to REBUILD relationships, RECOVER potential and RENEW hope for the future.
Members of the MEG's Gift leadership team met with Villa CEO Christine Gullo on November 7 to further strengthen their partnership by sharing both personal and professional stories. MEG's Gift proudly presented the Villa of Hope with a $40,000 donation. We are so grateful to all of this year's sponsors and donors for making this donation possible!
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UPDATE
11/7/22
Villa of Hope receives $40,000 donation from MEG's Gift
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