Market 32, Freihofer's Raise Funds for Alzheimer's Association

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SCHENECTADY, NY. — Price Chopper and Market 32, in collaboration with trade partner Freihofer's Baking Co., has launched a campaign to help raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. 
 
From May 1 to June 30, for every purchase of select Freihofer products marked with specially designed shelf tags, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Freihofer's will each donate $.05 to the Alzheimer's Association.
 
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization focused on research as well as care and support for the 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease, the most common cause of dementia. As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Alzheimer's Association is committed to advancing vital research toward methods of treatment, prevention, and ultimately, a cure.
 
"At Price Chopper/Market 32, we are pleased to be a part of this collaborative effort to help the Alzheimer's Association as they lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia," said Pam Cerrone, Price Chopper/Market 32's Director of Community Relations. "Teaming with our longtime trade partner on this important venture doubles the impact for this important cause."
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Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

More than 200 people attended the award ceremony at Kripalu. Some 62 nominations were submitted in seven categories. See more photos here.
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — More than 200 people gathered at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health on Tuesday morning to recognize individuals who better the community through non-profit organizations.
 
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski. 
 
For the second year in a row, Kids 4 Harmony performed during the the ceremony. The chamber players, who are the most advanced students in the program, performed two pieces of which one was composed by a student. 
 
A panel of 21 judges from schools, businesses, and nonprofits combed through 62 nominations for the annual awards. They were solicited in seven categories: Executive Leadership, Board Leadership, Volunteer, Samya Rose Stumo Youth Leadership, Rock Star, Unsung Hero, and Lifetime Achievement. 
 
The morning was described as the "Oscars for the Nonprofits." During the ceremony, NPC founder Liana Toscanini and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier helped distribute the awards, House and Senate citations, and front newspaper pages made by NPC partner The Berkshire Eagle.  
 
Also recognized was longtime state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, who is leaving his seat after 11 terms. 
 
Although unable to attend the ceremony, Attorney General Andrea Campbell thanked the award recipients for the work they do in a video clip. 
 
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