What we've done so far

Community Centered Works has been busy working in tandem with other community organizations to assure that there is plenty of food and clothing available for those in need throughout our community.

In December employees and clients at Community Physical Therapy and Wellness raised $108 in 5 days which was matched by owner Matthew Goodemote. The resulting $216 was donated to the Salvation Army and the funds were used to help serve 170 Christmas dinners to families who otherwise would have gone without.

We continued to collect small donations asking for "Change for Change" with Mr. Goodemote continuing to match each dollar donated. The Fulton County Medical Society, a charitable group made up of local physicians, donated $500 which was added to the CCW donations adding up to $500 and the thousand dollar total was used to purchase boxes of food (called Fund a Feast) from the Gloversville Hannaford.in mid-January. The boxes were then picked up by the Salvation Army and distributed to area food banks. An additional 36 boxes were donated by Carl Tambasco, manager of the Hannaford supermarket. Those boxes were given to Fulmont Community Action Group.

CCW continues to collect money and is planning to distribute the funds to various food banks and individuals recommended by the senior centers and area churches. A new program has been added in which we will purchase tickets to various fund-raising dinners and breakfasts and then pass these meals on to people who would benefit from the free meal and time with other members of our community.
The following is a copy of the press release that appeared in several local papers (the above photo appeared with this release) :

“Change for Change”

Community Funds Food Pantry with Small Donations

Gloversville, NY--One thousand dollars was raised by patrons and the owner/operator of Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Center of Gloversville, NY for Fulton County food pantries. The program, named “Change for Change” funded recently 136 “Fund a Feast” boxes of food for the pantries that were purchased at the Gloversville, NY Hannaford Supermarket, who added a donation of their own to the project.

The monies for this project were raised from small donations given by patrons of the Community Physical Therapy and Wellness and matched by owner Matthew Goodemote. “Most of the donations were spare change or a few dollars at a time. This shows me that ALL giving is worth it and makes a difference,” Goodemote said. “We started a program, “Change for Change,” where people will be asked to give one dollar each month and I will match each dollar given. This time, program donations totaled $500 ($250 in donations and a match by Goodemote of $250). The Fulton County Medical Society (a charitable organization funded by local physicians) added $500, bringing the total to $1000 raised from donations.”

Carl Tambasco, Hannaford’s manager, added a donation of 36 additional “Fund a Feast” boxes to the 100 purchased in gratitude for the donations given by the community at his store.

Monetary donations for the Fulton County food pantries will continue to be collected and matched by Goodemote. Donations will be accepted at Community Physical Therapy & Wellness, (Ames Plaza/Fifth Avenue, Gloversville), at the office of Jaime Risedorph of Community Centered Works at 84 East State Street, Gloversville and at Hannaford Supermarket of Gloversville (235 Fifth Avenue Extension). Goodemote added, “No one has to feel they have to give a lot or more than they can afford to make a difference. If everyone gives just a little, we all benefit from a stronger community. We will be matching monthly donations to the food pantries to insure that your generosity and compassion are felt throughout our community.”

Earlier in December, “Change for Change” raised $216 and was donated to the Salvation Army to help them serve Christmas dinner to 170 local Fulton County families.

For more information on “Change for Change” and to learn how you can participate, call Jamie Risedorph at Community Centered Works, 518-775-1968.