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Grocery Manufacturers' Representatives of Western New York Donate $7,000 to Buffalo's Homespace
| Source: Homespace
BUFFALO, NY--(Marketwire - February 18, 2009) - Homespace received a check for more than $7,000
from the Grocery Manufacturers' Representatives to fund housing and
supportive services for single parents -- ages 14 to 21 -- and their
children residing on the Buffalo-based non-profit's campus. This year
marks the third, consecutive year that GMR has presented a check to
Homespace, and, according to GMR, it is the largest, single donation the
Western New York trade group has made each year since 2006.
"We believe in Homespace's approach because over the years we've seen how
the program has helped young, single parents finish their education, find
good jobs and learn to be great parents," said Gary Maybach, chairman of
the GMR of Western New York. "GMR's involvement with Homespace began when
two of GMR's board members, who were also on the Homespace board, told us
about the good work going on there."
After his fellow GMR board members offered their views about Homespace,
Maybach and his colleagues took a careful look at the Buffalo non-profit
and agreed its work was a worthy cause.
Since then, GMR has generated money for its annual Homespace donation from
dinner events throughout the year as well as its annual Charity Golf
Outing, which includes area business executives and Buffalo Sabres alumni
such as Rick Martin and René Robert.
"The GMR Charity Golf Outing is an important way for us to fund the
education, mentoring and structured lifestyle that puts our residents on a
path to self-sufficiency," said Kim Morris, executive director of
Homespace. "The staff, board members, volunteers and residents of
Homespace are able to give their best because groups like GMR have donated
so generously, year after year."
According to the GMR, the 2008 GMR check presented to Homespace exceeds the
2007 donation by 16 percent.
About Homespace Corporation
Homespace Corporation is a non-profit organization that provides housing
and supportive services to single parents, between the ages of 14-21, and
their children who are in the foster care system. The goal of Homespace is
to empower parents to develop and use their talents and abilities to become
self-sufficient and successful. Learn more about Homespace at
www.homespace.org. To make a financial contribution to Homespace or
inquire how you can donate your time, please call 716-881-4600.