Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood Savings BankQueens, NY Through a crowd sourcing effort between November 1st through the 21st on social media, Ridgewood Savings Bank has donated $5,000 to five non-profits in the New York metro area. The charities were selected by Facebook followers on the Ridgewood Savings Bank Facebook page who posted the names of their favorite charities. The charities selected for $1,000 donations are:
• League for Animal Protection of Huntington*
• Tuff Tails Animal Rescue
• For Our Friends – Dog Rescue*
• Rockaway W.I.S.H.
• Pibbles and More
*Chosen for the second year in a row.
Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood Savings Bank’s president and COO, said, “We have a long history of donating to many charities that support our communities, and having our Facebook friends choose the charities they care most about makes this contest so special during this time of the year.”
Rockaway Wish said after hearing the good news, “We are honored to be selected and we will continue to ‘Multiply the Good.’” A post from League for Animal Protection said, “Thanks to all who voted for us and especially Ridgewood Savings Bank for their generosity in supporting local charities,” were just some of the posts that appeared on the Ridgewood Savings Bank Facebook page.
Stekol said, “Knowing that we are directly supporting the good works of deserving charities is very rewarding for us.”
Founded in 1921, Ridgewood Savings Bank is the largest mutual savings bank in New York State, with over $5 billion dollars in assets. With 34 branches in the New York area, Ridgewood Savings Bank continues to serve its community as it did in 1921, with their continued focus always on their customers.
About League for Animal Protection of Huntington (LAP) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization established in 1973 and dedicated to the rescue, care and rehabilitation of stray, abandoned and abused animals in Huntington Township. Our goal is to continue this crucial work on behalf of all of the animals that have passed through our doors.
About Tuff Tails Animal Rescue Tuff Tails Animal Rescue was born on March 12, 2012! We are a 501c3 not for profit organization and a 100% no kill animal rescue who saves the lives of cats and dogs from city and town kill shelters and those who are abandoned or alone in the streets. We do not have a shelter so we must rely on foster homes at this time. We are all volunteers who work daily for these precious pets with the vigor and passion of an army!
About For Our Friends – Dog Rescue To reduce pet overpopulation, particularly pit bulls, through spay/neuter intervention. Educating the public about responsible pet ownership through adoption as opposed to purchase.
About Rockaway W.I.S.H. Since 2006, our group of born & bred Rockawayites, has been at the forefront of local volunteer efforts, aiding our neighbors in times of need. On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy decimated our home town, making our presence in the neighborhood more crucial than ever before. Our Mission, post Hurricane Sandy, is to provide monetary relief to victims during the recovery and rebuild phases of this disaster.
About Pibbles and More To reduce pet overpopulation, particularly pit bulls, through spay/neuter intervention. Educating the public about responsible pet ownership through adoption as opposed to purchase.