Fenimore in the Community: Supporting Double H Ranch’s Life-Changing Mission

Written by Rachel Crisafulli on September 30, 2024. Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

Fenimore in the Community: Supporting Double H Ranch’s Life-Changing Mission

At Fenimore, our commitment to community extends beyond the office. This summer, our associates proudly lent a helping hand at Double H Ranch – A SeriousFun Camp, a place that offers free, life-changing programs for children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.

Our team spent two days preparing the camp for its next session, contributing to a mission that means so much to so many. We are honored to support an organization that brings hope and joy to these families.

But our partnership didn’t stop there. Double H Ranch also visited our Albany and Cobleskill offices, sharing their inspiring story, history, and how volunteering and charitable donations fuel the incredible work they do for children and families.

At Fenimore, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can continue transforming lives in our community.

Associates spending the day at Double H Ranch helping to prep the camp for their next session while learning about all that the camp offers to make a difference.

“Fenimore is blessed to give time and financial contributions to worthy organizations in our community. I’m touched by our Fenimore associates who always share their hearts when we volunteer. Personally, I am proud to carry out the Double H mission as a board member – to assist the families who need it most.”

– Anne Putnam, Chief Executive Officer

Anne Putnam, Chief Executive Officer

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Anne Putnam, Fenimore CEO and a member of the Double H Board of Directors, and Maura Mack Hisgen, VP of Development, Marketing and Communications at Double H Ranch.

Investing In Community: A Celebration of Renewal and Teamwork

Written by Rachel Crisafulli on August 16, 2024. Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

Investing In Community: A Celebration of Renewal and Teamwork

For the second year in a row, Fenimore proudly partnered with Siena College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams to host the Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social. This year’s event took place at the newly renovated George Street basketball court in Green Island, New York—a space that now stands as a testament to the power of community and the impact of teamwork.

The George Court, nestled under a highway bridge, had seen better days. Over time, it had been neglected due to necessary work on the bridge above, leaving the court in disrepair. But Green Island’s spirit never waned, and when the community voted for this court’s renovation during last season’s Siena basketball games, they chose to invest in a better future for their children and neighbors.

On July 29, the teams, local fans, and community gathered to celebrate the transformation of this vital community space. “Think about how many different kids this court can impact,” said Gerry McNamara, Head Coach of Siena Men’s Basketball. “They get a chance to come here on this incredibly refurbished court to have a safe place in a community environment.”

The dedication event wasn’t just about the court; it was about coming together to create something that will have a lasting, positive impact. We believe Fenimore’s commitment to community and teamwork was evident throughout the day, reflecting our core belief that by working together, we can build spaces where everyone can thrive.

The revitalized George Court is now more than just a place to play—it’s a symbol of what can be achieved when we all invest in our community.

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Serving With Love

Written by Makayla Tebano on April 2, 2024. Posted in Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

SERVING WITH LOVE

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region stands by families in their toughest moments and, at Fenimore, we’re proud to stand by them.

For seven nights, Fenimore Associates came together to support The Albany Ronald McDonald House ‘Love is Served’ meal program. We cooked up love in the form of comforting meals like Mac-N-Cheese, Sliders, Tacos, Pasta, Meatloaf, and Chicken Parm.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region promotes the health, development and well-being of children and their families through the Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for families of seriously ill children, and by creating and supporting programs that directly improve the lives of children and their families.

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The Joshua Project Summer Lunch Program

Written by Wright Design on August 30, 2023. Posted in Fenimore in the Community.

The Joshua Project Summer Lunch Program

The Joshua Project feeds our neighbors throughout Schoharie County and Fenimore was thrilled to work in partnership with them for the second time to provide lunches and healthy snacks to individuals and families during this past summer.

Throughout the month of August, every Friday a team of associates would serve pizza, prepare salads, fruits, and snacks to attendees. Across the four Fridays, Fenimore assisted in preparing and serving over 200 lunches at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church.

“The Joshua Project focuses on ‘People helping people all across Schoharie County’ — we thank them for the opportunity to serve our neighbors.”

– Frank Privitera, Director of Marketing

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Making a difference over the long-term

Written by Wright Design on August 9, 2023. Posted in Fenimore in the Community.

Making a difference over the long-term

Fenimore joined forces with Siena College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and CAPTAIN Community Human Services to host a Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social at the newly renovated basketball court at Cheryl’s Lodge in Clifton Park, New York.

Cheryl’s Lodge was the winning recipient of this renovation as voted on by attendees at the Men’s and Women’s Siena basketball games last season.

The teams, CAPTAIN, and local fans all came together to celebrate making our community better and the lasting impact it will have on kids and their families.

“For our fans to come here to Cheryl’s Lodge, obviously CAPTAIN and Fenimore Asset Management being able to put this on to refurbish a court that the youth of the community will be able to really enjoy, it means a lot,” said Carmen Maciariello. “I’m thankful to be in this position to be able to help.”

The kids at Cheryl’s Lodge named the court, The Star Court, as a reminder that every person that steps on the court is special. The Star Court was dedicated in honor of Dr. Bill Long for all he has done to help CAPTAIN.

The mission and vision of CAPTAIN Community Human Services supports and empowers people of all ages to reach their goals of personal growth and self-sufficiency, while also strengthening communities. Cheryl’s Lodge is a program of CAPTAIN, which is a Community Outreach Center offering programming for children, families, and seniors.

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City Mission of Schenectady – Transforming Lives One Meal at a Time

Written by Wright Design on May 26, 2023. Posted in All News, Community Spotlight, Fenimore in the Community.

City Mission of Schenectady – Transforming Lives One Meal at a Time

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The Fenimore team and their families joined forces with the City Mission of Schenectady to serve a BBQ dinner to those in need in our community.

The City Mission works “to comprehensively meet the needs of the poor in a manner that dignifies and strengthens the individual, the family, and the community.” They provide services such as providing shelter, feeding the hungry, empowering employment and life skills training.

Highlights of our time together included:

2 hours prepping, serving dinner, and cleaning

8 Fenimore associates and their family members

300 meals served in-person and packaged to-go

1 goal to provide help, inspire hope, and transform lives

“Serving dinner at the City Mission was inspiring. We had the chance to help serve those in need and work with the incredible staff at the Mission. Thank you for letting our team be part of something that is so meaningful to the community.”

-Erin Luciano, Relationship Manager
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Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School with Mentor, Christian Snyder

Written by Wright Design on April 21, 2023. Posted in All News, Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School with Mentor, Christian Snyder

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Junior Achievement (JA) is bringing business leadership skills and inspiration to nearly 150 Capital Region high school students this year. During the recent JA Titan CEO Challenge, Christian Snyder, J.D., CFA®, President of Fenimore, was pleased to be among the local CEO/President mentors. This Challenge included 66 teams (of 2-3 students each) competing across 5 different high schools over a period of several weeks.

The goal of the JA Titan CEO Challenge is “…a focus on financial analysis and insights into the workforce, JA Titan brings business economics to life with decision-making across all functions of the students’ simulated companies.” Each class was paired with a mentor that shared their personal experiences related to business management, tying together first-hand knowledge and the popular simulation challenge in which students compete as business CEOs.
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The results are in and congratulations to Berne-Knox-Westerlo high school and Christian for being the winning team in this year’s event!

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Welcome Home to a Hero

Written by Wright Design on March 31, 2023. Posted in All News, Fenimore in the Community.

Welcome Home to a Hero

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The Fenimore team worked with the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition to provide 10 ‘Welcome Home to a Hero’ baskets for women veterans that are transitioning into permanent housing. Each basket was filled with pots and pans, baking sheets, oven mitts, comforter sets, sheets, pillows, cleaning supplies, shower curtains, towels and more. Our hope was to make ‘Home Sweet Home’ a little sweeter by allowing these veterans to spend more time enjoying this milestone and less time worrying about purchasing items they need.

The Veterans & Community Housing Coalition, Inc assists and supports veterans in our 7 surrounding counties by providing temporary and permanent housing as well as a food pantry. These housing options include The Guardian House, which is the only supportive housing program for homeless female veterans in New York State.
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The Fenimore team dropped off the baskets and was able to visit and tour the Guardian House and see the incredible impact that the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition has made across our community. We want to extend a thank you to the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition for their continued work and a sincere thank you to all veterans for their service.

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Unsung Heroes

Written by Wright Design on March 25, 2023. Posted in All News, Community Spotlight, Featured News & Insights, Fenimore in the Community.

Unsung Heroes

The Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad (RVES) provides emergency medical services to more than 2,600 residents in a rural Upstate New York county as well as to surrounding communities. While this rescue team is accustomed to saving others in danger, they recently had their own urgent situation.

RVES’s 2005 ambulance was in constant disrepair — a nerve-racking circumstance for first responders whose equipment can make the difference between life and death. As an all-volunteer squad that does not receive regular municipal funding, it was their turn to ask the community for help.

Fenimore’s associates were honored to support RVES’s capital campaign and thrilled when they stopped by to celebrate their new, state-of-the-art ambulance and give us a tour!

Thank you RVES for your selfless acts of service for those in need!

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Investing in the Future

Written by Wright Design on March 24, 2023. Posted in All News, Fenimore in the Community.

Investing in the Future

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Fenimore associates participated in several different career and investment education events for students recently as part of our ongoing commitment to investing in future generations. Highlights include:

Middleburgh Central School District Career Day

Fenimore was proud to be among the 40+ businesses and organizations participating in Middleburgh Central School District Career Day.

Students in grades 7^th through 12^th had the opportunity to select areas of interest from different career groupings. Within each group, presenters spent time with the students discussing their organization, role within the organization, career background and required skills. During each of these sessions, Joe LeRoy, an Investor Relations professional at Fenimore, spoke to students about the tradeoffs between spending, borrowing, and investing, the importance of time in the market and the critical skills and background required to serve investors.

Liberty Partnerships Program Career Fair at SUNY Cobleskill

Liza Baran, Director of Shareholder Services & Operations, welcomed the opportunity to attend the Liberty Partnerships Program Career Fair at SUNY Cobleskill. The fair provided an opportunity for SUNY Cobleskill students to explore a wide variety of careers. Liza was able to meet with students as they stopped by the Fenimore table to ask questions and learn about the types of careers at Fenimore, educational requirements, and daily business activities.
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Fenimore in the Community: Supporting Double H Ranch’s Life-Changing Mission

Investing In Community: A Celebration of Renewal and Teamwork

SERVING WITH LOVE

The Joshua Project Summer Lunch Program

“The Joshua Project focuses on ‘People helping people all across Schoharie County’ — we thank them for the opportunity to serve our neighbors.”

Making a difference over the long-term

Fenimore joined forces with Siena College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and CAPTAIN Community Human Services to host a Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social at the newly renovated basketball court at Cheryl’s Lodge in Clifton Park, New York.

See highlights of the evening here:

City Mission of Schenectady – Transforming Lives One Meal at a Time

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Junior Achievement Titan CEO Challenge Winners: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School with Mentor, Christian Snyder

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Welcome Home to a Hero

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Unsung Heroes

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Investing in the Future

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