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Fundraising Updates at Bethesda House
“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” – Hank Rosso.
Fundraising makes a difference! Bethesda House’s Development Committee has regular meetings to plan our annual events to ensure they are successful, meaningful, and fun. We have three large fundraising events a year and enjoy connecting with our supporters at every one. All proceeds go directly toward our mission of providing comprehensive, compassionate services to those who are vulnerable in our community.
Cheers! for Bethesda
On August 8th, 2024 we held our annual summer fundraiser at Centre Street Pub in Schenectady. So many of you came out to support us even in the rain and it was a blast! Hilltop the Band played an incredible live set all night, getting event attendees and regular patrons dancing the night away. We raised over $3,000 for our mission and had a great time doing it!
Thank you to Centre Street for being such incredible hosts that evening and your support in our community.
Stay tuned for updates on next year’s event!
Light Up Bethesda House
On October 17th 2024, we had Bethesda House’s 14th Annual Fall Fundraiser at Max410 at Water’s Edge. We out-raised our last two fall fundraising events – realizing over $18,000! The proceeds go directly toward our mission of providing comprehensive, compassionate services to those who are vulnerable in our community.
Matthew Olmstead of TFLEntertainment, tflentertainment.com, MC’d the evening again this year. His contagious energy and dance challenges made the event a lively occasion. TRIVIA was a success again this year – covering topics from sports to 80’s billboard hits! There was dancing and team comradery, great food, and laughter. We love wrapping up the year with this event as a way for us to come together and celebrate our accomplishments over the year.
We received an extremely generous donation of $50,000 from the COINS Foundation, who have been a long-time consistent supporter of Bethesda House’s mission. We are so grateful to them.
Thank you to our Sponsors: John & Sandra Reschovsky, SRG Architects, Stewart’s Shops, Jim Sweeney, TechSolutions, The Terwilliger Family, Richard & Eunice Werner, Annie & Andy Wood, The Christoffel Family, ICCI, Rivers Casino & Resort, Gary & Kathleen Dunkerley, Fox Pest Control, John Sheppard, LeChase Construction, Mohawk Honda, Nott Street Office FedEx & UPS, Quick Response Restoration and Sunmark Federal Credit Union
Thank you to our Honorary Committee members: Keith & Patricia Barney, Susan Bouton, Rachael Chabot, Andrew Clark, Margaret Coker, Sharran Coppola, Kim & David Cummins, Mineke Etienne, Bill & Cheryl Gerstler, Leonard Herman, Ellen Shultz, Delanne Stageman, Kimarie Sheppard, MJ Teresco, Richard & Eunice Werner, and Paula Waselauskas
Special Thank you to…
Max410 at Water’s Edge for your long-standing generosity to our mission
Friends and Supporters who donated raffle baskets
and
Times Union, who sent “Were You Seen” photographers to document the event!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OCTOBER 16, 2025 FOR OUR 15TH ANNUAL EVENT!
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