Category: Philanthropy

It’s been a rewarding and productive summer for us at Schrader and Company as we began our “Rebuilding a Better Tomorrow” initiative. We have so enjoyed partnering with some of the best philanthropic foundations in the capital region to raise funds and awareness for their causes and learn more about how we can all come together to strengthen our community.

We have another event coming up in October, and this one, for obvious reasons, is especially close to our hearts.

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, founded in 2003, is the local branch of the National Rebuilding Together organization, which renovates and revitalizes homes for low-income families across America. Founders Michelle and Dan Larkin and a staff of committed volunteers have helped bring hope and renewed pride to the owners of over 500 homes in Saratoga County.

As their website explains, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County provides the following invaluable services to our neighbors in need:

• Home Repair provides critical repairs for low-income homeowners, including weatherizing, making plumbing and electrical repairs, patching and painting, cleaning, re-carpeting, siding, and landscaping.
• Safe at Home provides home safety assessments and safety and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners who are older adults or are living with a disability.
• Nonprofit Facility/Community Beautification provides safe and welcoming spaces for communities to gather through renovation and beautification work for community centers, supportive housing  facilities and outdoor community spaces.

We will be joining Rebuilding Together Saratoga County for their Annual Fundraising dinner on October 13th at the Hall of Springs. Our donated item for their auction is another fantastic private chef dinner in our showroom. The featured chef for this package is Rick Sleeper of The Cock N Bull Restaurant in Galway, a capital region institution. The lucky winner of the auction item will be treated to an intimate, exclusive dining experience for ten, and complimentary concierge service to coordinate the details.

To learn more about Rebuilding Together and their upcoming event, visit their webpage at: rtsaratoga.org

A great hospital is a cornerstone of any community, and we in the capital region are fortunate to have many options for excellent medical care. Chief among them is Saratoga Hospital, and we will be showing them our support on August 3rd at their 34th Annual Summer Gala.

The Saratoga Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the hospital and helps bring attention to many areas of need, from nursing scholarships to fundraising for better ICUs and operating rooms.

The goal of this year’s summer gala is to raise funds for the Saratoga Community Health Center, which serves the underinsured population in our area. Last year’s gala netted a record $406,000 for the Community Health Center, enabling them to do some truly wonderful work for the deserving patients of Saratoga County.

The Community Health Center offers primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services. They provide everything from prescription coverage assistance to insurance navigation, to a community garden and food pantry. They offer classes to help people better manage chronic conditions and provide resources for healthier lifestyle choices.

We are hopeful that this year’s gala will once again yield record returns and ensure that the Community Health Center can continue their important and far-reaching work. To that end, we have donated a prize for the live auction that we know will entice bidders to raise their paddles. The winner will be treated to a private dinner for ten at the Schrader and Company showroom featuring the talents of Kim Klopstock of Lily and the Rose gourmet catering company and Fifty South Restaurant in Ballston Spa.

Access to affordable, quality healthcare is something that many of us take for granted, but too few enjoy. The Saratoga Hospital Foundation is there to remind us that many of our neighbors still need our help, and we look forward to doing our part on August 3rd to raise awareness and much-needed funds for this worthy cause.

Fresh off the success and good feeling of Saratoga Bridges “White Party” fundraiser, we are getting ready to throw our support to another worthy community organization as part of our “Rebuilding a Better Tomorrow” initiative. Now it’s time to shine a light on the Saratoga Hospital Foundation at their 34th Annual Summer Gala.

On August 3, we will gather at the Saratoga Casino Hotel to help raise funds for this local hospital, which services the greater Saratoga County population with top of the line medical care and a broad spectrum of healthcare services.

For this event, we have donated another wonderful culinary experience prize package for the live auction. The highest bidder will be treated to a private dinner for ten at the Schrader and Company showroom, with full concierge service to coordinate details and transportation for the evening. The chef whose talents will be on full display for the winner and guests to enjoy is Kim Klopstock of Lily and the Rose, a farm to table gourmet catering company based in Saratoga, as well as Fifty South, a “farm to fork” restaurant in Ballston Spa.

All proceeds from our donated live auction item will support the programs and services of Saratoga Community Health Center: Improving the Lives of Our Underinsured Neighbors.

As their website explains, “Saratoga Community Health Center is the only facility of its kind in the Saratoga region—a place where those who are underinsured can receive high-quality, affordable primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. For many patients, their connection with the Community Health Center is their first experience with the routine healthcare that can make a dramatic difference in quality of life.”

We are pleased to lend our assistance to this worthy cause and vital part of our community, and look forward to a wonderful evening of celebration and charitable giving.

Click here to learn more about Saratoga Hospital Foundation’s 34th Annual Summer Gala.

On July 16, Schrader and Company will be celebrating at Saratoga Bridges “White Gala” fundraiser, and at that evening’s auction, the lucky winner of our donated item will have much to celebrate when they receive their prize.

The highest bid on our fantastic package will grant the recipient a chef-selected dinner and wine paring for ten in our beautiful showroom, and complimentary concierge service to coordinate guest details and transportation.

But the highlight of the evening will no doubt be the chance to experience the talents of The Lake Placid Lodge’s Executive Chef Mark Hannon. Chef Hannon, who has trained and cooked all over the globe from Dubai to Bangkok and worked with such culinary greats as Michelle Bernstein and Michael Demaria, is one of the premiere chefs in upstate New York. He has worked in such celebrated restaurants as Ca Va Brasserie by Todd English, Aloft Bangkok, Quince, and more. He now delights diners with his beautifully prepared, locally-focused cuisine at the most exclusive resort in the Adirondacks.

We know the chance to experience Chef Hannon’s creations will draw big bids to benefit Saratoga Bridges and the wonderful work they are doing in our community. We are excited about this event in our “Rebuilding a Better Tomorrow” initiative and look forward to sharing more with you soon.

The Saratoga Bridges “White Party” gala is coming up soon, and as excitement builds and final details fall into place, we wanted to tell you a bit more about this wonderful local organization and why we are committed to supporting them.

Saratoga Bridges was founded in 1954 by a group of parents in our capital region who were committed to advocating for their developmentally disabled children. They knew that with the right resources, support, and education, every child could lead a meaningful life and play an important role in our society. Today, they are one of the largest nonprofits in Saratoga County, servicing over 800 families. They provide healthcare assistance, social and recreational opportunities, vocational training, education, legislative advocacy and a spectrum of housing options for residents. They also play a pivotal role in increasing public awareness for the developmentally disabled.

We at Schrader and Company applaud their efforts to give voice and enriching possibilities to some of our most vulnerable friends and neighbors. Quite simply, their work changes lives.

The upcoming “White Party” on July 16 is just one of many opportunities for all of us to show our appreciation for Saratoga Bridges and the essential work that they do. We are proud to donate our auction item of a chef-selected dinner and wine paring for ten at the Schrader and Company showroom, with the dinner to be prepared by The Lake Placid Lodge’s Executive Chef Mark Hannon.

May the bids be high and plentiful!

If you would like to learn more about Saratoga Bridges and ways you can help, please visit their website at: www.saratogabridges.org

This Saturday, July 16 marks the next event in our “Rebuilding a Better Tomorrow” initiative, and will find us all in white at The Saratoga Polo Association to celebrate Saratoga Bridges.

“The White Party” is an annual event that brings our community together to both laud and support this wonderful organization, serving those with disabilities and their families for over 55 years.

At last year’s sold out gala, a record $130,000.00 was raised for Saratoga Bridges. We know our donated auction item, a chef-selected dinner and wine paring for ten in our beautiful showroom with The Lake Placid Lodge’s Executive Chef Mark Hannon, will help contribute to this year’s fundraising effort, and make one lucky bidder very happy.

Tickets for this year’s event are still available!  Visit SaratogaBridges.org to learn more.

It’s going to be a very special evening. Check back here in coming days for photos and a re-cap of “The White Party”!

In an effort to strengthen the important relationship between Schrader and Company and our greater capital region community, we have begun an exciting and ongoing project that pairs our passion for community betterment with client outreach. We have sought out some of the best charitable foundations in the area, whose respective causes speak to our own values, and will be donating spectacular auction items to support their fundraising efforts. This is our “Rebuilding a Better Tomorrow” initiative, and we are excited to share it with you.

On July 16, we will be attending “The White Party” gala for Saratoga Bridges, an organization which supports those in our community with developmental disabilities. Saratoga Bridges has proudly provided the highest level of quality professional services to people with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 55 years. The White Party is an opportunity for our community to celebrate this organization and the important work they do. To learn more about Saratoga Bridges, you can CICK HERE to visit their website.

We are proud to donate an auction item which will be up for bid at the gala in the form of a fantastic package that grants the winner a chef-selected dinner and wine paring for ten at the beautiful Schrader and Company showroom, with the dinner to be prepared by The Lake Placid Lodge’s Executive Chef Mark Hannon. Mr. Hannon, who has trained and cooked all over the globe from Dubai to Bangkok and worked with such culinary greats as Michelle Bernstein and Michael Demaria, is one of the premiere chefs in upstate New York. Included in the prize is complimentary concierge service to coordinate guest details and transportation to and from the dinner for all participants.

It should be a lovely evening of fundraising and recognition for a foundation that gives so much to our friends and neighbors in need. We are thrilled to participate and look forward to sharing more with you in the coming weeks.

Tickets are still available for Saratoga Bridge’s “The White Party”!

For More Information call 518.587.0723 or CLICK HERE to visit their website.