Corporate Supporters

The New York Life Foundation presents an $800 grant to support United Way of The Greater Capital Region. The New York Life Foundation awards approximately 138 grants annually to local United Ways nationwide to support community programming. Pictured left to right: Anthony J. Tesoriero, director of development from New York Life’s Albany General Office; Brian T. Hassett, president & chief executive officer, United Way of the Greater Capital Region; John A. Forte, CLU, ChFC, financial advisor, New York Life; and James Mulligan, vice president, United Way of the Greater Capital Region.
Rob Coolidge (left), Vice President of Commercial Banking for Bank of America, Northeast Region, presents a $10,000 corporate gift to United Way of the Greater Capital Region President and CEO Brian T. Hassett on October 6, 2011. Bank of America associates and the Bank of America Foundation continued their longstanding commitment to the community and support of United Way by raising more than $75,000 through their associate campaign in addition to the $10,000 corporate gift.
The GE Family of Givers was presented with the Leadership in Giving award for United Way support of more than $1 million.
Golub Corp. and Price Chopper Teammates was presented with the Excellence in Giving award for United Way support of more than $500,000. Receiving the award is Jerel Golub, President and Chief Operation Officer. Presenting the award is 2010 Campaign Co-Chair Margaret Messer, Director of Mobilization for the New York State Public Employees Federation. Margaret co-chaired the 2010 Campain with Jerel Golub.
Bank of America was presented with the Campaign of Distinction award for using outstanding creative techniques to engage employees and to have fun while doing good for the community. Receiving the award are Jennifer MacPhee, Market President, and Rob Coolidge, Vice President, Commercial Banking.
Environment One was presented with the Community Impact Award, for extraordinary contributions to United Way's Community Care Fund. Receiving the award are (left to right) Robin Kane, Human Resources Administrator, and Kelley McCart, Director of Human Resources.
Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. was presented with the Special Recognition award for significantly increasing its annual total dollars raised. Receiving the award from 2010 Campaign Co-Chairs Margaret Messer and Jerel Golub is Marbeth Serencsics.
ATU Local 1321 / CDTA received the Labor Appreciation award for exceptional generosity by a labor organization. Receiving the award are Steve Green, President of ATU Local 1321 and Carm Basile, CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority.
Amy Gurren of The Bonadio Group received the Campaign Manager of the Year award for exceptional effort and creating powerful strategies to make sure their company’s campaign is a success.
Katherine Pelham, CEO of United Way of the Greater Capital Region, presents the Partner in Giving Award to James Gaspo, President of Citizens Bank in New York.
John F. Murray, Jr., President & CEO for Rose and Kiernan, Inc., signs an agreement for United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) to administer Rose and Kiernan's multi-state United Way campaign. From left to right is Katharine Doran, UWGCR board member; Terri Shippee-Kuhn, Rose and Kiernan's campaign manager; and Katherine Pelham, CEO for UWGCR. Rose and Kiernan contributed $43,853 to the 2008 Campaign and is UWGCR's 20th largest contributor.

United Way of the Greater Capital Region could not achieve communitywide impact without its corporate supporters. Through corporate gifts and workplace campaigns, local businesses and their employees contribute thousands of dollars each year to fund needed services in our communities. Many employees also serve as volunteers, giving their time and skills to meet the needs of our communities. 

See our full-page Thank You ad that appeared in the The Business Review, April 15, 2011 edition. Read about our April 2010 Campaign Awards Celebration breakfast.

During the 2010-2011 Campaign:

• The GE Family of Givers contributed more than a total of $1 million to United Way of the Greater Capital Region.
• The Golub Foundation and Price Chopper Associates contributed more than a total of $500,000.

The following companies and their employees contributed more than $50,000, to earn the Partner in Giving Award:

• Albany International Corp.
• Bank of America
• Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corp.
• Hannaford Bros. Co. 
• Key Bank
• Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 
• MVP Health Care
• National Grid
• New York Independent System Operator
• New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
• Pioneer Bank
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• UPS 

Special Awards presented in 2010:

• Campaign of Distinction: Bank of America
• Campaign Manager of the Year: Amy Gurren, The Bonadio Group
• Community Impact Award: Environment One
• Labor Appreciation Award: ATU Local 321 / CDTA
• Special Recognition Award: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

The following companies and their employees contributed more than $200 per employee, earning them the Platinum Award:

• Albany International Corp.
• Electric Boat
• New York Independent System Operator
• New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
• NYSTEC (NYS Technology Enterprise Corp.)
• RBC Wealth Management
• Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
• Troy Youth Association, Inc. (CYO)
• United Way of New York State
• United Way of the Greater Capital Region

The following companies and their employees contributed $100-$199 per employee, earning them the Gold Award:

• Arbor Park Child Care Center, Inc.
• Bank of America
• Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corp.
• Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
• Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
• The Bonadio Group
• Cargill, Inc. - Animal Nutrition
• CSEA
• Enterprise Holdings
• Environment One Corporation
• GE Family of Givers
• HMS Agency, Inc.
• Horizon Milling
• Hospitality House Therapeutic Community, Inc. 
• IBM Corporation
• James D. Warren and Son, Inc.
• JLT Re (North America) Inc.
• M&T Bank
• Milliman
• Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company 
• NBT Bank, N.A.
• New York Business Development Corporation
• OMCA
• Pearl - Carroll & Associates
• Phoenix Life Insurance Company
• Pierce Communications, LTD
• Pioneer Bank
• Public Employees Federation (PEF)
• Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Research Foundation - Corporate Office
• Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
• Rowlands + Barranca Agency, Inc.
• SABIC Innovative Plastics
• Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
• Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company
• Schenectady Insuring Agency
• Schuyler Center for Analysis & Advocacy
• TD Bank
• Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C.
• The Chamber of Schenectady County
• The Woodward Co.
• Troy Area United Ministries 
• Tyler's Versa Trans Solution
• UPS
• Utica National Insurance Group
• Zak, Inc.  

John F. Murray, Chairman and CEO of Rose & Kiernan, Inc. lives united. Find out why more corporate leaders and companies in the Greater Capital Region are partnering with United Way to be part of the change. Call 518.456.2200.