Islandia, NY As a supporter of ALS Ride For Life, Empire National Bank hosted the group during the charity’s annual Ride For Life. Patients in electric wheelchairs or scooters spread ALS awareness, information and raise research funds during this event. It takes place over several days and makes numerous stops along the way; this year’s route was from Stony Brook to Manhattan.
Douglas Manditch, Empire National Bank’s chairman and chief executive officer said, “We applaud the courage and determination of this year’s ALS Ride For Life participants. Our employees were glad to show their support and wish them well on their journey.”
Paws of War director of veterinary medicine Dr. William Phelps;
Empire National Bank’s president & COO Buonaiuto; Imagine Awards
founder, managing partner, Cerini & Associates, Kenneth Cerini, CPA.
Additionally, Empire National Bank was the Innovation Award sponsor at the recent Imagine Awards gala. The event was created to provide formal acknowledgement to some of Long Island’s most effective and innovative non-profit organizations. Out of 20 finalists, five non-profits receive $5,000 grants. Paws of War received the 2019 Innovation Award.
“The Innovation Award recognizes a nonprofit that has been innovative in adopting new platforms that have helped the organization reach its mission. “Paws of War trains rescue dogs and pairs them with veterans. This year the group expanded its services by launching the country’s first mobile veterinary unit dedicated to serving veterans and their pets. We applaud their ingenuity and commitment to helping members of our military in need,” said Empire National Bank’s president and chief operating officer Thomas Buonaiuto.
Dedicated to helping small to mid-sized privately-owned businesses, professional practices, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and real estate professionals grow and prosper; Empire National Bank is committed to bringing the personal touch back to customer service while providing a “neighborhood” banking experience.
Headquartered in Islandia, Empire National Bank has locations in Port Jefferson Station, Shirley and Mineola.
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