Briarcliff Manor Nonprofits and Charities

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My first experience with my organization came back in June of this year. A close family's 3 month old was diagnosed with undifferentiated sarcoma, a type of cancer unknown to the medical field. I reached out to them for help and they came through with 'emergency funds' to assist the family to help out with money for parking, gas, or food while the baby was undergoing treatment. This began my relationship with Gullotta House. I became a Community Advisor where I refer families in need, and I volunteered my time at various fundraisers. The more I learned about Gullotta House, the more I wanted to be a part of it. Gullotta House ( www.gullottahouse.org ) is a non-profit organization who aids Westchester County residents that are faced with hardships financially, health related, or in other ways. They have donated numerous food vouchers, gas cards, and clothing to those in immediate need. recently they partnered up with other local merchants to aid several families burnt out of their condominium complex right before the holiday. This year alone, they built a ramp that aided a resident to return home, assisted with burial expenses for a sudden tragic loss, helped out with a 12 year old cancer survivor's birthday party, gave a disadvantaged child their first pony ride, built an entire patio and backyard to help a quadriplegic rebuild his life with his family, aided with education expenses, sponsored family fun days in several communities, gave local youths many opportunities to interact with the Westchester Knicks, collected 123 turkeys to be handed out, served 135 hot Thanksgiving meals to those alone or in need, and most recently provided food for after the funeral for the baby I recommended who lost his cancer battle two weeks before Christmas. This is only a partial list of the many things that Gullotta House has done for our neighboring community this year. They just celebrated their one year anniversary and are excited to continue helping others. They are constantly seeking opportunities to increase funds so that they can continue helping others in need. Donating my time to this organization has given me a feeling that can't be fully explained in words alone. My heart is flowing over and it's the best feeling ever. Watching the reactions of recipients, reading their letters, and just knowing that you have made a positive difference in someone's life is absolutely priceless. I have recently expanded my volunteer responsibilities with Gullotta House by coming aboard as a new Board Member. Their involvement, care, and love for the community have led me there. I proudly support Gullotta House, and I look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with them making a difference in the lives in our community. Please visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gullottahouse for updated pictures and news. Gullotta House makes a difference and I know that they have made a difference in my life!<br /><br />

My life path has been cross with PEPY family in the early 2008. We were connected through a green transportation; bicycle. After took a group of PEPY riders to my hometown, I learnt what PEPY was standing for; Protect the Earth Protect Yourself. It goes a long very well with my personal belief. Later on, I become more interested to learn more about the organization. Then, late 2009, I become a three months volunteer. I learned so much from the being there. I then become a staff in education program. End up working there for more than 2 years. I did not realize what I learned. I just knew that i know so many new things. Until I started my own startup in Phnom Penh in the late 2011, I realized the lessons I learn at PEPY every time I face the difficulty. I reminded me how the leadership at PEPY work and how I should approach my problem. I droped out after two years in college, two year later I work and volunteer and work at PEPY, I feel like it was my university for me. Thanks so much PEPY Family. If there was not you, I might be someone who join the force with some money lover guys and maybe had done so many bad thing for this country and the world. -Rithy Thul