Event Sponsors

We thank our generous sponsors for their support of Vera House and the "New Beginnings" Gala! Read below to learn more about what these wonderful organizations provide for our community!

Gold Sponsors

Our New York personal injury attorneys work as a team to stay focused on our clients.

At the Lynn Law Firm, our clients benefit from the perfect mix of professional expertise and personal attention. Our team is here to help our clients get the best possible settlement from their personal injury or wrongful death claim. And when we say “our team,” we mean it. Our firm puts all of our resources into our clients’ cases to ensure continuity in case development.

Our clients reap the benefit of multiple attorneys contributing to strategy, case evaluation, and decision-making. That benefit, of course, is the attention our clients need, and the results they deserve.

Learn more about Lynn Law Firm at https://lynnlaw.com/

When people feel better about their money, good things happen – they become more confident and feel more secure. Taking away the everyday financial stress that most people experience (1 out of every 3, in fact), helps them breathe easier, sleep better, and feel happier. That's why Northwestern Mutual exists. It's why we do what we've been doing for the last 160 years.

Being a mutual company means we've been there for our clients since day one — and will continue to be — because we report to them, not Wall Street. Instead of having to worry about short-term gains, we take a long-term approach – both in the way we help people plan, and in the way we do business. This has served our clients well through all kinds of economic ups and downs – even the 2008–2009 financial crisis. Mutuality also means that our policy owners get to be a part of our company and may benefit from annual dividends. So when we do well, you do well, too.

Making people feel secure about their money is our highest priority. Our financial advisors will work with you to create a flexible financial plan designed to get you to your next goal. And the next.

Learn more about Northwestern Mutual at https://www.northwesternmutual.com/office/ny/syracuse/20692020/

Silver Sponsors

Thank you to the Clark Family Fund for their continued support of Vera House and the “New Beginnings” Gala!

Community Bank, N.A.‘s roots can be traced back to 1866, when our predecessor, St. Lawrence County National Bank, was chartered. As we’ve expanded into the Northern Tier, Southern Tier, Western New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts, we’ve always remembered what got us here—our customers. And it’s evident in everything we do.

For over 150 years, we’ve served the financial needs of our customers. They’re the reason we exist. Of course, many companies make that claim. At Community Bank, we take it to heart. It’s why we make such a big deal about customer service. We don’t see going the extra mile as extra at all. It’s simply business as usual.

We use the phrase “bank happy” a lot. Those two words sum up our approach to serving our customers. Sometimes it’s the big things, like a great rate on a mortgage. Other times, it’s smaller gestures, such as a sincere smile. We want to make our customers more than satisfied. We want to make them happy.

Learn more about Community Bank at https://cbna.com/

Thank you to the Horowitch Family Foundation for their continued support of Vera House and the “New Beginnings” Gala!

Thank you to M&T Bank for their continued support of Vera House and the “New Beginnings” Gala!

OneGroup exists to reduce risk for individuals and businesses and to assist them in being successful in their personal and commercial endeavors. We are committed to always returning superior service and value to our clients for which they reward us with their loyalty.

To achieve this vision, OneGroup continually seeks to strategically add companies whose areas of expertise are highly compatible with our own and to hire the most competent and customer-focused experts and specialists. Our strategy is to fully integrate these companies, combining professionals and services into a single, collaborative experience for the client.

In other words: OneGroup strives to differentiate itself by providing each client more, wider and deeper expertise to help them solve their most pressing issues and to contribute to their success.

Learn more about OneGroup at https://www.onegroup.com/

Thank you to Raymour & Flanigan Furniture for their continued support of Vera House and the “New Beginnings” Gala!

Learn more about Raymour & Flanigan at https://www.raymourflanigan.com/

RBC Wealth Management is a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). As a member of the RBC family of companies, our firm shares the same core values and culture of integrity that have earned our parent company, RBC, its worldwide reputation for fiscal strength and responsibility.

As a result of our long history of embracing stewardship values, we have developed a reputation for putting clients first. Indeed, our number one priority is to carefully manage the wealth you entrust to us — and help you more effectively achieve your financial goals. Our stewardship commitment extends beyond helping you manage your wealth. Our deep sense of duty to our clients, communities, employees and the environment is part of a larger corporate value system that drives every decision we make and guides every action we take.

Learn more about RBC Wealth Management at https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/syracuse/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Yext

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 103-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and North Carolina. The family company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 23 consecutive years, ranking #3 in 2020. The company was also ranked #1 for corporate reputation among the 100 most visible companies, according to the 2019 Harris Poll Reputation Quotient ® study.

Learn more about Wegmans at www.wegmans.com

Bronze Sponsors

Bond brings together a diverse group of attorneys across its geographic platform of New York State, Boston, Kansas City and Naples, Florida. With 250 lawyers in more than 30 practice and industry groups, we work with companies, individuals, not-for-profits and public sector entities. For more than 120 years, Bond has succeeded because our clients have succeeded. Our goal is to have mutually beneficial relationships with our clients through excellence in legal work, service delivery, business acumen while providing leadership in community activities, pro-bono work and service to the Bar.

Learn more about Bond, Schoeneck & King at https://www.bsk.com/

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a versatile law firm with offices in Syracuse, Ithaca, and New York City representing clients across many industries. The firm’s clientele is comprised of businesses and individual clients for whom we provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of matters covering 40 different practice areas. Our attorneys are counselors, strategists, and advocates whose goal is to develop a long-term relationship with each of our clients – one that is based on the trust that develops when a law firm understands the client’s business and objectives, anticipates the client’s needs, and provides prompt, high-quality, and consistently valuable service. An in-depth understanding of the economics of business transactions is one of the firm’s defining characteristics. We enthusiastically address the challenges presented by new projects and have embraced new areas of the law as we anticipate our clients’ needs for us to master emerging legal trends.

Learn more about Bousquet Holstein PLLC at www.bhlawpllc.com

The Cerio Law Offices were founded in 1998 by owner and senior partner, Thomas J. Cerio, Esq. We specialize in providing legal services to both corporate and personal clients. In addition to Thomas J. Cerio, our firm includes five additional attorneys and an of-counsel attorney. Our legal team, with 75 years of combined experience, allows us to offer our clients personalized professional service.

The attorneys at Cerio Law Offices are licensed in New York Sate and do not practice outside of the state. Through our experience, the Cerio Law Offices have developed an extensive knowledge of the laws of New York State.

At the Cerio Law Offices, we strongly support our clients’ rights and opportunities, with the utmost respect and understanding of their needs. To the attorneys at Cerio Law Offices, being a successful lawyer goes further than having a knowledge of the law – it includes a strong dedication and support of the clients.

Learn more about Cerio Law Offices at http://ceriolawoffices.com/

The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity established in 1927 that collects contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to local charities to help them thrive. It is the largest charitable foundation in Central New York with assets of nearly $260 million and has invested more than $200 million in community improvement projects since its inception. As a grantmaker, civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the region and address the most critical issues of our time.

Learn more about CNY Community Foundation at http://cnycf.org

Diamond & Thiel Construction Co., Inc. is a Syracuse based General Contracting firm that’s been in business since 1982.

Learn more about Diamond & Thiel Contruction Co at www.diamondandthiel.com

Disciplined Capital Management is an independent registered investment advisor with nearly $500 million in assets under management. We exclusively serve the unique needs of institutions, foundations, endowments, and not-for-profits by applying a disciplined, proven, and responsible investment philosophy.

The firm's investment philosophy is based on the well-researched principles that:

Capital markets provide returns for risks that cannot be diversified away

Security selection consists of constructing portfolios with specific risk/return characteristics at the lowest cost

A portfolio's risk is defined by how it is allocated among independent asset classes s defined by how it is allocated among independent asset classes w it is allocated among independent asset classes

Carefully measuring and monitoring results is necessary for long-term success

We are committed to investment ideas that are grounded in academic research. The essence of our investment philosophy is that capital markets work in the long run; a portfolio's risk is defined by its allocation among asset classes; and that security selection is a matter of constructing portfolios with specific expected return/risk characteristics at the lowest cost.

Learn more about Disciplined Capital Management at http://disciplinedcapital.com/

EB&L Marketing is a women-owned, niche marketing firm located in Skaneateles, NY. proudly serving small, essential businesses nationwide.

Learn more about EB&L Marketing at www.Ebandlmarketing.com

Housel Dermatology, P.C. is conveniently located near Onondaga Lake on Greenfield Parkway, right off of Buckley Avenue in Liverpool, NY to serve residents of Greater Syracuse, NY. Dr. Joseph P. Housel, board-certified dermatologist, and his team are happy to welcome their patients to their sleek, modern facility. Patient rooms are designed to provide a calming experience for your procedure. Extra parking is available in the rear of the building to ensure we can accommodate all of our visitors. Relax in our spacious, comfortable waiting room while you wait for your consultation or treatment. We aim to provide a professional but relaxing atmosphere so our patients feel at ease throughout their visit.

Learn more about Housel Dermatology, P.C. At https://houseldermatology.com/

At National Grid, we are committed to delivering safe and reliable energy to the customers and communities we serve.

We are one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the US — serving more than 20 million customers throughout New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

We are at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society — transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Every day we work with stakeholders to promote the development and implementation of more sustainable, innovative and affordable energy solutions.

We are proud of the contributions our work and our people make towards the prosperity and wellbeing of our customers, communities and investors.

Learn more about National Grid at https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/Default.aspx

Onondaga Community College is a two-year college located on a 280-acre campus in Syracuse, NY. OCC operates under the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is locally sponsored by Onondaga County. We are the first public college in the nation to partner with Barnes & Noble College on the “Box of Books” program which provides students with flat-rate, predictable pricing for textbooks and technology. OCC is an Achieving the Dream college and has been named a “Military Friendly” school by G.I. Jobs Magazine for its service to student veterans. The College’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility has earned it recognition as a “Green College” by the Princeton Review, a “Cool School” by the Sierra Club and a “Sustainable Campus” by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. A 2019 report titled “The Economic Value of Onondaga Community College” shows students enjoy an attractive 21.7% rate of return on their educational investment. For every dollar of support from state and local governments, taxpayers see a return of $3.90 on their investments. The average annual rate of return for taxpayers is 9.3%. OCC’s 17 athletics teams have won 16 national championships.

Learn more about the College at www.sunyocc.edu

Accidents occur every day. People suddenly find themselves injured and unable to take care of themselves and their families. Victims don’t start the day with the idea their lives will dramatically change before the day ends, but it happens. In a heartbeat, everything can be irreversibly altered. In some cases, the injuries are painful, but not life-threatening. In others, those few seconds during an accident change lives forever.

Injuries frequently make it impossible to live a normal life or perform the duties of a cherished and necessary job. That’s where we enter the picture. At Porter Nordby Howe, one of the leading law firms in New York, our seasoned trial lawyers are ready to take whatever action is necessary to ensure your rights are preserved and you get the compensation needed.

Learn more about Porter Nordby Howe, LLP at https://pnhlawyers.com/

As one of the largest and most versatile independent label converters in the Northeast, Syracuse Label & Surround Printing is capable of meeting virtually all your labeling needs. We offer digital and flexographic printing solutions with a product portfolio that includes; Flexible Packaging, Shrink Sleeves, Pressure Sensitive Labels, Cartons, Hang Tags, Roll-Fed Wrap Labels, and other custom-made printed products that surround our customers’ products. Our advantages include cutting-edge print technology, a complete in-house Art Department, and a large, experienced staff of technical advisors, production people, and sales service personnel. We offer superior quality at competitive prices, fast turn-around times, exceptional service, and unparalleled solutions.

Learn more about Syracuse Label at Surround Printing at www.syrlsp.com

Syracuse University is a private research university of extraordinary academics, distinctive offerings and an undeniable spirit. A dynamic blend of liberal arts and professional studies provides unlimited opportunities for students to create personalized pathways. They learn through hands-on experiences, discover new passions, cultivate strengths and challenge conventional wisdom. They gain an appreciation for diverse viewpoints, cultures, interests and beliefs, and actively engage in the world.

Learn more about Syracuse University at https://www.syracuse.edu

Thank you to The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation for their continued support of Vera House and the “New Beginnings” Gala!

Individual Sponsors

Thank you to the individuals who have generously and graciously supported Vera House and the “New Beginnings” Gala with underwriting support!