Veteran’s Family Fundraiser and Picnic – Hosted by NYSTEC

The Event

SCOTIA— On July 28, 2024, NYSTEC hosted its second annual Veteran’s Fundraiser Event and Family Picnic at the Guan Ho Ha Fish and Game Club.

The event included a chicken BBQ, an ice cream truck, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a performance from The Deliverables (a NYSTEC band), and more fun for the whole family!

All proceeds from the event benefited the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Employees gathered to support our veterans and enjoy an afternoon of fun with family and friends.

Donations

Registration Donations: 223 meals were sold at the event, generating a total of $2,315 to be donated. The 30 leftover meals were donated to the local City Mission.

50/50 Raffle: Ticket sales for the raffle resulted in $255 to be donated.

Silent Auction: The auction of 27 unique baskets raised a total of $2,435.

Corporate Match: Not only did the event raise a grand total of $4,975, but this total was generously matched by our leadership team to generate a grand total of $9,950 for the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement.

The VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement

The proceeds from this event went to two impactful programs at the VA Center.

The Homeless Program: The money donated to the Homeless Program provided funds for the purchase of supplies and services for veterans served by the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program. These items include bus passes, phones, clothing, food, and many other items to help unhoused veterans.

The Oncology Program: The money donated to the Oncology program helped current and future cancer patient’s welfare and quality of life by supporting the purchase of comfort items, snacks, backpacks, care kits, meals, and more.

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