Causes That Need Our Help
If you are looking for an easy way to help spread some love around the Rochester community you have come to the right place. Below is a list of causes, charities, sports teams and groups that we work with that need your help. You can donate to anyone listed here at any one of our redemption centers!
Cure Bears will come get your recycling!
email curebears@frontier.com to arrange a pick up.
About Cure Bears
Cancer is hard for anyone but harder for a child facing long treatments and procedures, so our program strives to show a child that they are not alone in the battle against childhood cancer.
CURE BEARS FOR HOPE AND LOVE was established in 2013 and supports children in treatment for cancer. Giving to one child might not change the world but it will change the world for that one child.
Currently the program has developed three different ways to give to children with cancer:
- CURE Bears for Hope and Love has been sending/delivering bears or other stuffed animals purchased at Build A Bear Workshop to a child to help provide some emotional support and a gentle reminder that they are not alone.
- Additionally, the program has expanded to provide a bald “American Girl” type doll to help with the trauma of hair loss that children in treatment are facing that results from chemotherapy.
- Finally, CURE Bears has delivered toys during the holidays that are given locally to families that have a child in treatment for cancer. Costs to the family facing a child with cancer makes holidays difficult financially so having holiday toy deliveries for the families helps provide gifts during the holidays that might not be possible otherwise.
Whether CURE Bears for Hope and Love is providing the special doll, bears or the holiday toys, these are all reminders that a child is not alone when they are facing cancer.
Cans and bottles donated to CURE Bears remains huge in helping the program to meet their goal to provide love and hope to the child and their family.
Any location of Upstate Bottle Return can accept any cans or bottles with a New York state deposit so merely mention that you wish the returns to be credited to CURE BEARS or email us at curebears@frontier.com to arrange for pick-up using a contact free method.
Follow the program on Facebook page CURE Bears for Hope and Love to see the impact that is being made and to see photos of some of the children that have received a bear or one of the dolls from the program.
Thank you in advance for your support
About ROC The Dogs Rescue
ROC The Dogs Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer only dog rescue organization serving only Rochester New York. We are committed and passionate about rescuing animals locally regardless of the reasons. We rescue animals from our local shelters, given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, found strays, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.
Animals in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement.
To the extent our finances allow, dogs/cats in the greatest need take priority.
Virtually every dollar raised goes directly to the care of the animals we agree to take. ROC The Dogs Rescue remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dog/cat beyond the adoption process and will make every effort to take back the animal that is being surrendered.
Finally, we strive to work with area shelters and other rescues to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless pets.
amandarocthedogs@gmail.com
About Isabella Graham Hart School of Nursing
We are raising funds for the women at Bethany House. Half of the proceeds will go toward purchasing feminine hygiene products and using those to make care packages and the other half will go toward our class graduation celebration.
About Golisano Autism Center
The Golisano Autism Center is transforming the delivery of autism services in the region. A comprehensive, enriched and innovative new model co-locates resources offered by multiple providers — experts in ASD knowledge, and in their specific services areas.
Donate bottles & cans at any Upstate location or donate directly to their PayPal Portal!
Community Hygiene Bank
The Community Hygiene Bank has served the Brockport community since March 2017. It is a nonprofit volunteer community- based outreach ministry that offers basic hygiene products to families in need who live in the Brockport Central School District, at SUNY Brockport College, and among rural farm workers.
Church of the Transfiguration
The Global Solidarity Ministry at the Church of the Transfiguration in Pittsford, NY serves the poorest of the poor in countries in Latin America through our partner, Food for the Poor. Currently, we are raising funds for 30 homes for the community of Amatitan Arriba, El Salvador. Once safe and secure housing is provided for these families, we will fund raise for projects the community identifies as top priorities helping to restore dignity. We travel to the communities we serve each year.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death
Reach Out & Read
Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. Our objective is to improve literacy and relational skills of young children between birth and age five, particularly in low-income families. Our program trains pediatric medical providers to encourage parents to read aloud regularly with their children and provide parents with the knowledge and tools they need to nurture early learning, including a new book.
Genesee Figure Skating Club
The GFSC offers a place to train and call home where you can advance your skating skills while creating lasting friendships. Members have access to private coaches to advance your skills and preparation for taking US Figure Skating tests and competing in USFSA sanctioned events. The club offers members-only ice sessions, quarterly test sessions, in-house ice shows/exhibitions, social events, and fun activities for skaters of all levels. Opportunities to volunteer and participate in club events create a welcoming environment, fostering camaraderie and a passion for skating.
Flower City Critters Rescue
Based in Rochester, NY we are dedicated to ensuring the welfare of all small animals and placing them in loving homes.
Holley Hawks High School Trap Team
This is a fundraiser to provide ammunition for the high school trap team to be able to shoot trap this year in 2023. Price of ammunition over the past few years has gone astronomically high which eliminates a lot of kids who would normally want to shoot trap from being able to because of the cost. This fundraiser provides ammunition for those who cannot afford it. This keeps the shooting sports alive and well in Holley
Rescue Pit
At Rescue Pit, we help pit bulls live their best lives in safe, loving, forever homes. Through fostering and adoption services, ongoing owner support, and general education for the greater Rochester community, our all-volunteer team finds homes for dogs in need and provides pain- and fear-free services to keep others in their current homes.
Rush Henrietta Soccer Club Boys U15
The RHSC Boys U15 Team, led by Coach Jason Craw is looking to raise money to help offset out of town tournament costs this season. We recently won both the Gananda Futsal Tournament in March and the Chili Invitational Travel Tournament earlier this month. The boys are going down to Hershey, PA in August to participate in the Hershey Cup and could use some community support to make it happen.
Canandaigua Girls Volleyball
The Canandaigua Gray Wolves Girls Volleyball team is proud to be part of the fastest growing sport in female athletics! We work every day to be better student-athletes. We are a winning program on the court and in the classroom as we have named a Scholar-Athlete Team, and we volunteer with community organizations as well. Your donations will boost our success and help us reach even greater heights by supporting summer camp scholarships, team development experiences, and specialized training opportunities. THANK YOU!