One week ago, Reber Rock Farm's newly-raised barn caught fire and burned to the ground. In the fire many items were lost including some livestock, tools, equipment, hay, and grain. To see some of the scope of what has been lost, watch a video of the original barn-raising here: … [Read more...] about Fire at Reber Rock Farm: Support Barn Rebuild
Philanthropy
Help Restore Dreaming of Timbuctoo Exhibit
Dreaming of Timbuctoo is dreaming of you. Help restore this important exhibit - join our crowdfunding campaign today! For 15 years, the Dreaming of Timbuctoo exhibit has given thousands of New Yorkers an up-close look at a little-known era of Adirondack and African-American … [Read more...] about Help Restore Dreaming of Timbuctoo Exhibit
Firecracker Success! $800 donated to the Essex Fire Department!
This year, NEW Health organized the 6.5K Firecracker Run on July 4th, which included 106 runners and walkers who raised $800 for the Essex Fire Department. NEW Health challenged the Essex community to find over one hundred participants for the annual Fourth of July event and it … [Read more...] about Firecracker Success! $800 donated to the Essex Fire Department!
CATS Matching Fund Challenge
When we formed Champlain Area Trails and began laying out trails, we'd flag a route, come back to clear it, and find that the job was already done. How was this happening? We discovered it was the work of Bill Amadon. Some were concerned and others suggested we invite Bill onto … [Read more...] about CATS Matching Fund Challenge
Fundraiser for Essex Fire & Rescue
Essex Initiatives is collecting donated items to sell on Essex Day - Saturday, August 1st from 10am-4pm. This will be a fund-raising effort to benefit Essex Fire and Rescue Cos. Items can be dropped off at the Cupola House at 2278 Main St. Essex, NY on Thursday & Friday — … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for Essex Fire & Rescue