BHcare wins funding in ABC Marketing contest

Pictured from left are Jack Rival, ABC Marketing, Roberta Cook, CEO, BHcare, and Sal Vadala, President, ABC Marketing. / Contributed photo


ABC Marketing presented BHcare a check for $1,803.67 as a result of their nonprofit marketing contest in the fall. 
BHcare was nominated through ABC Marketing’s Facebook page. The winner received a portion of ABC Marketing’s profits for a set period of time along with marketing support to raise awareness and aid in their fundraising efforts.

This is the third year ABC Marketing has held its nonprofit marketing contest. 
Every year they try to pick a local nonprofit agency they can help out.

 “This year BHcare, with all of their great support that they provide to the local community, won our non-profit contest. ABC Marketing was proud to represent them in our fundraising event and will continue to support them,” said Sal Vadala, President, ABC Marketing.

“We are very grateful and appreciate the donation and support from ABC Marketing. Their generosity will directly benefit our clients and their families,” said Roberta Cook, CEO, BHcare.

ABC Marketing is located in East Haven. It specializes in services such as graphic design, logo design, website development, SEO, offset printing, large format printing, digital printing, email broadcasting, and mailing. 

Visit abcprintingink.com for  information.

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and shoreline communities. For information, visit bhcare.org.

This information is taken from a press release from BHcare.

West Haven Wheel-A-Thon raises $16G to aid disabled youth

Music, fun, sun accompany 7th annual event 

Marc Anthony Gallucci, executive director, Center for Disability Rights, leads the way Sunday at Savin Rock. 

My daughter and I were two of the able-bodied people who took part in the 1.5-mile walk/roll event Sunday morning along the West Haven shoreline.
My husband Ralph, who uses a wheelchair, has been involved with the nonprofit Center for Disability Rights for many years and I can attest to the fact it's a great organization.

Sunday was a picture-perfect weather day, which added to the festive, upbeat atmosphere. After a complimentary breakfast walkers and rollers started down the sidewalk along the beach, then through the parking lot and out to the sidewalk along Capt. Thomas Boulevard.
Some who don't need wheelchairs tried them out to learn firsthand about the daily difficulties faced by the disabled.

Entertainment throughout the morning was provided by five talented teens in a rock band called "Up in Arms."

Members include: Joe Famiglietti of East Haven, lead guitarist; Joe Caruso of East Haven, singer and keyboardist; Kyle Cifarelli of East Haven, bass guitarist; Dan Durazzo of East Haven, drummer; and Matt Zingarello of Guilford, rhythm guitarist.

Executive Director Marc Anthony Gallucci said at least $16,000 had been raised, with more funds pledged. He said more than 90 percent of the money raised goes to scholarships for disabled young people who are headed to college or technical school. "You can feel good about that," Gallucci said.

I do feel good about being a part of this great event. And judging by the many smiling faces that were there I know I'm not alone.

Derby 'Bike Night' will benefit ill boy, 5

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
DERBY — The third annual “Bike Night” July 5 at the Valley Diner to benefit an East Haven boy with serious medical problems promises to be bigger and better than ever, organizer Dick Lupkas says.
The event will run 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Lupkas said judging from what representatives of seven motorcycle clubs told him last week at the diner’s bimonthly bike night, there will be many more bikers participating in the fundraiser than in the previous two years.

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