November 28, 2023

Most of us are familiar with popular shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday when retailers offer huge discounts to generate sales. But have you heard of Giving Tuesday? It is a global movement that takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving every year. The purpose of Giving Tuesday is to inspire people to donate to causes and charities they care about. This is where Nor-West comes in!

With the help of our fundraising partner, the Friends of Nor-West, your financial support can significantly impact our services. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is vital to our organization's growth and development. Does your employer match donations? Friends of Nor-West is a 501c3 not-for-profit, and donations are tax-deductible.

We also welcome volunteers to join the Friends of Nor-West board or assist with fundraisers. Being part of an event that enriches the lives of our participants can be very rewarding. We hope you will join their efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Although Giving Tuesday represents just one day, Nor-West gives every day to our community. We appreciate your support, however, and whenever you can give.

Nor-West 50th Anniversary Celebration

Nor-West celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 7th with a lovely gala at Traveler's Rest. Friends and family of the organization attended the event, and everyone was thrilled to commemorate five decades of serving the community.

The celebration of Nor-West's 50th anniversary was a special occasion filled with love and appreciation for many deserving individuals. Chris Morabito, who served as the Nor-West director for 26 years, was the guest of honor. His remarkable leadership has set the standard for quality care and will have a lasting impact on the agency.

At the event, Nor-West honored eleven participants who had attended for 25 years. They were inducted into the Nor-West Hall of Fame, which was a very special honor.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards to three individuals who had been with Nor-West since its early days. Lisa Forbes and Diane Warnke joined Nor-West in 1975, while Howard Bloom has been the longest-serving participant since the organization's founding in 1973. Howard was awarded a special proclamation from the City of Peekskill, acknowledging and honoring his achievement. Congratulations to Howard on his well-deserved recognition!

The evening was unforgettable, reminding us of Nor-West's incredible impact on so many lives. As we look to the future, we are excited to continue our mission of serving the Nor-West community for many more years to come. We are grateful to everyone who shared this special evening with us.