Contact:
Michael Basso
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Springbrook
105 Campus Drive
Oneonta, New York 13820
Phone: (607) 386 4852
Email: bassom@springbrookny.org
https://springbrookny.org/give
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2025
Springbrook Announces 2025 Day of Giving: A 24-Hour Fundraising Event to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Oneonta, NY – February 25, 2025 – Springbrook, a leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is excited to announce its inaugural Day of Giving, set to begin on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 12 p.m. and conclude on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. This 24-hour online fundraising event aims to raise $100,000 to enhance and expand Springbrook’s programs and services.
In a generous show of support, Bill and Karen Mirabito have pledged to match every dollar raised during the event, up to $100,000, doubling the impact of each donation. Contributors who donate $25 or more will receive a pair of exclusive socks designed by children from Springbrook’s Kids Unlimited Preschool (KUP) as a token of appreciation.
Donors can choose to direct their contributions to specific areas, including:
- Kids Unlimited Preschool (KUP) Playground & Activities: Supporting the only integrated preschool program in Otsego County.
- Programs: Funding initiatives such as the Special Olympics Program, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, The HELP Committee, and impactful projects such as the Accessible Outdoor Trail designed for Springbrook’s Oneonta Campus.
- Springbrook Scholars: Providing staff with opportunities to pursue higher education tailored to their professional career goals.
- Community Engagement: Promoting communication, collaboration, and connection within the community.
- Area of Greatest Need: Allowing the Springbrook Foundation to allocate funds where they are needed most.
To amplify the event’s success, Springbrook encourages supporters to become Day of Giving Ambassadors. Ambassadors play a significant role by making a personal donation and inspiring others to contribute. Those interested can sign up individually or as a team and will receive a personalized link to share within their networks. Prizes will be awarded to top Ambassadors who excel in rallying support.
Additionally, various donor challenges throughout the day will provide opportunities for donors to maximize their impact. For instance, for every ten dollars that a Springbrook employee donates, they will receive an entry to pie Springbrook’s Chief Operating Officer, Seth Haight. These engaging challenges aim to encourage a sense of community and fun while supporting a worthy cause.
Springbrook’s Day of Giving is an impactful l event that brings together friends, families, staff, and the broader community to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant difference.
For more information, to sign up as an Ambassador, or to donate, please visit https://springbrookny.org/give.
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Springbrook provides at-home care, residential and educational services, day services, and clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral supports to over 1,000 people with developmental disabilities from across New York State. The organization is Otsego County’s third largest employer, with over 1,200 employees.