We'd like to give a special thanks to Aashe Massenburg (Punter), daughter of HCCI President & CEO, Dr. Malcolm A. Punter and wife, Aariane. Ashe sponsored HCCI for a $2,000 dollar grant from the Starbucks Foundation's neighborhood grant program.
Aashe is a Junior at Buffalo State University who is working part-time at Starbucks. She pitched HCCI to the Starbucks Foundation as an organization worthy to be considered and supported for its neighborhood grant. She researched HCCI and interviewed our president as part of the grant evaluation process. The Starbucks Foundation announced the awardees on January 14, 2022, and HCCI was among the recipients!
Aashe has also volunteered at HCCI events in the past, specifically our annual Community Day of Unity. We thank Aashe for her philanthropic generosity and kindness.
Keep making us proud Aashe! And thank you for your leadership, vision, and effort.
