News and Events
17th Annual Golf Scramble Update
We are pleased to announce that this years 17th Annual Golf Scramble was one of our most successful ever! The event, which raised money to benefit our specialized unit for those living with Parkinson Disease, raised over $16,000.00! Thank you to all of our major sponsors, volunteers, committee members and participants. Even with a mid-day shower everyone had a great day! We look forward to hosting the event next year!
RASHEDA ALI TO VISIT PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES
Rasheda Ali will be joining Presbyterian Homes & Services for a two day event titled "Let's Knock it Out!". This two day event will be dedicated towards raising funds for the Parkinson residence on the campus of the Presbyterian Home. Ali, world renowned author, speaker and daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali will be speaking on Friday, September 17th at 6:00pm at Daniele's Banquet Specialists. Ali will then be the Grand Marshal of the Presbyterian Homes & Services Annual Parkinson Awarness Walk held on the campus Saturday September 18th at 10:00am.
For more information on this exciting two day event please contact the Development Office at 315-272-2292.
Click here to visit Rasheda Ali's website now!
The Community Foundation grants Presbyterian Homes & Services $35,000.00
Presbyterian Homes & Services have been awarded a grant in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. These funds will be used to help the ongoing support of the telemedicine program. This program allows patients with Parkinson Disease to access neurologists from the University of Rochester via technology. The patients are set-up in a room on the Presbyterian Home campus and are able to have a medical visit with their neurologist located out in Rochester.
The Community Foundation has been a force for improving lives and promoting philanthropy throughout Herkimer and Oneida counties since 1952 and has made more than 3,800 grants totaling over $26.8 million. Grants are generated by the more than 240 funds that comprise The Foundation's endowment, established and advanced by area individuals and families.
Funds donated by The Knights of St. John-Denti Foundation
The Knights of St. John-Denti Foundation donated funds to Presbyterian Homes & Services for the purchase of lift chairs for residents who need them.
Pictured from left to right are Paul Maphia, Tony Joseph (Presbyterian Home Administrator), Frank Roefaro and Ray Mazza.
Young Boy Scout Honors Veterans with Fountain
Brian Fee from Boy Scout Troop 14 wanted to do something special to earn his Eagle Scout status. He decided to build a water fountain and dedicate it to all veteran's, including his grandfather who is a resident at the home.
Pictured are Fred Williams, Post Commander New Hartford American Legion and Brian Fee. The fountain project helped Brian to earn Eagle Scout status.
