Donor Spotlight

Passero Associates
Passero Associates is a full-service professional engineering and architecture consulting firm with a dedicated staff of over 180 professionals. The firm provides high-quality, value-oriented services in engineering, planning, architecture, structural design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, surveying, sustainability, program management, design-build, construction observation, 3D visualization, and virtual infrastructure. These services are delivered throughout the northeastern, southeastern, and midwestern United States.
Founded in 1972, Passero Associates takes pride in serving clients as a trusted partner in achieving their goals. With the resources and expertise to manage all aspects of a project, the firm ensures strict adherence to schedule, quality, and budget. Its use of proven management practices fosters clear communication among all stakeholders.
Passero Associates is committed to delivering exceptional service and consistently exceeding expectations. The firm develops projects its clients can be proud of for years to come, driven by a mission to provide more than what is typically expected from an engineering and architecture services firm.
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The Mad Hatter's Hideaway- Irondequoit
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In 2011, the Stebbins Family envisioned creating a smoke shop that offered the highest quality products in Rochester at the best prices. That vision continues to be fulfilled daily through a carefully curated selection of items in their head shop, as well as premium tobacco, cigars, and smoking paraphernalia.
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The Bernard and Patricia Iacovangelo Foundation
The Iacovangelo family are staples in the Rochester community. Bernard and Patricia have built a legacy of family, education, and community support.

Local 435 Laborers Union
Located in Rochester, NY, this labor union represents approximately 1,000 workers across all phases of construction. Established in 1918, the union has played a significant role in some of the region’s most prominent projects, including the "Can of Worms," the Van Lare Waste Water Treatment Plant, Mid-Town redevelopment, and numerous other large and small-scale developments.
The union’s jurisdiction includes Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties. It is affiliated with the Upstate New York Laborers' District Council, a subsidiary of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA). Additionally, the union maintains affiliations with the local, state, and national Building Trades, as well as the local, state, and national AFL-CIO.
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DRD Systems
DRD Systems is a company focused on sustainability. In other words, we want to help make your buildings operate as efficiently & smoothly as possible. Whether we are providing a thermal destratification system, or a vacuum drainage system, the end goal is always the same: energy & resource efficiency. Our products, manufactured by Arius and Evac, are the best in the industry and allow us to save big on resources and energy. This, in turn, leads to substantial cost savings, comfort, and peace of mind for our customers.
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Bob Johnson Auto Group
Bob Johnson Auto Group is one of the most respected and successful automotive groups in the nation, known for its unwavering commitment to customer service, community involvement, and operational excellence. Founded by Robert “Bob” Johnson in 1981, the company relocated to Rochester, New York, in 1985, laying the foundation for decades of growth and achievement.
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Under the leadership of current owners Greg Stahl and John Love—who acquired the business in 2001—Bob Johnson Auto Group has expanded significantly, both in size and reputation. The group has achieved national recognition, including being named the best-selling General Motors dealership in the United States, a distinction that reflects its customer-first philosophy and business integrity.
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Driven by a strong culture of service and community engagement, Bob Johnson Auto Group continues to set the standard in the automotive industry. With a broad selection of vehicles, a team of dedicated professionals, and a customer experience rooted in trust and transparency, the group remains a leading destination for car buyers throughout Rochester and beyond.
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Lyell and Dewey Auto
Lyell and Dewey Auto is a family run business that serves the west side of Rochester. This family business has been a staple in the Lyell and Dewey community for 40 years. Starting as Stagnitto's Auto on Saxton Street in the late 1980s, then moving over to Lyell Avenue in 1992.
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Stags Lyell & Dewey Auto is a reputable automotive service center and used car dealership offering a range of maintenance and repair services for various vehicle makes and models, as well as car sales. With a team of experienced technicians, the company is dedicated to providing quality workmanship and reliable solutions to keep customers' vehicles running smoothly and selling quality preowned vehicles.
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A heartfelt thank you!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the incredible businesses and companies who have stood beside us and believed in our mission. Your unwavering support and generous spirit breathe life into Gigi’s legacy of love, compassion, and humanity. Because of you, her light continues to shine — bringing comfort, hope, and dignity to those facing life’s most vulnerable moments. Together, we are not just making a difference — we are choosing to lead with love, to lift others up, and to always, always think with our hearts.
