U&K Cares
Underberg & Kessler LLP is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work. Whether through fundraisers, galas, golf tournaments, designating jeans day at work for donations, or mentoring a group of aspiring young individuals, U&K cares and believes it is important to support our communities.
Casual for a Cause 2023
Since 2019, Underberg & Kessler has participated in a program called “Casual for a Cause,” where individuals dress casually on Fridays and provide donations to a designated charity. This year we raised over $1875 for these important organizations below:
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A Horse’s Friend
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Just Cause
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HUGS Foundation
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Center for Disability Rights/Regional Center for Independent Living
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The Father’s Heart Ministry
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Brain Injury Associate of New York State
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Breast Cancer Coalition
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Small Business Council Annual Thanksgiving Appeal
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MS Society
Bravo U&K team!
Annual Thanksgiving Appeal Support
November 2023
We were happy to support the Small Business Council’s (a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate) Thanksgiving Appeal again. This year, we doubled our goal and donated 10 boxes filled with Thanksgiving food items and gift cards. Cheers to our fantastic U&K team!
Happy Thanksgiving - wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times!
United Way Day of Caring
May 2023
We had a great time helping Heritage Christian Services last week for the United Way’s Day of Caring. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee (DEIB) Committee coordinated the raking, mulching, weeding, planting, and cleaning efforts of U&K colleagues to spruce up the organization’s Baird Road location. Our team had lots of fun and worked hard to help a wonderful organization.
Thanks to U&K's Leah Cintineo, Debbie Christiano, David Craig, Kate Karl, Paul Keneally, Robert LaPlaca, Kaitlyn Pierce, Tyler Stark and Alex Wezelis for volunteering.
St. John's Living
33rd Annual Golf Tournament
July, 2022
U&K Partner David Tang with Will Hall, Bryan Smith, and Shawn Burr recently participated in St. John's 33rd Annual Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament helped to raise funds which will provide St. John’s residents with meaningful programs and enjoyable activities over the next year.
Casual for a Cause
February, 2022
In February, we supported the Jewish Senior Life which is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering all levels of senior care from independent living to skilled nursing care. Jewish Senior Life offers best-in-class programs and services to older adults in our community that ensure the quality of life, health, and well-being of every individual they serve. Click here if you would like to learn more about Jewish Senior Life.
Casual for a Cause
January, 2022
January’s Casual for a Cause is The Kevin Guest House. Their campus is comprised of four buildings in the heart of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and provides a comfortable and supportive home away from home for patients and their families traveling for medical care. No one is turned away because they’re unable to afford the modest donation—donations received makes this possible. It is a piece of solace, comfort, and compassion serving thousands of families and patients during their most challenging times. For more information and additional ways to donate, please click here.
Casual for a Cause
November, 2021
Underberg & Kessler LLP designates Fridays as Jeans’ Day and collects donations which are then provided to various local organizations in support of their initiatives. In November, we supported the Victor Farmington Library which promotes and nurtures a sense of community by offering the space and resources for educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment for patrons of all ages. Click the link if you would like to learn more about the Victor Farmington Library. https://lnkd.in/e7J9RdC6
Casual for a Cause
October, 2021
In October, we supported the Monroe County American Legion Honor Guard. This organization’s purpose is to raise awareness of the military honor funeral services that are available to veterans and to provide those funeral services. Often times, veterans do not receive the military honors they have earned because their families are unaware of the services available or that they exist. The “Final Salute” consists of prayer, the firing of the rifles, the sounding of taps, and the folding and presenting of the American Flag under which the veteran served. Click the link to learn more. https://bit.ly/32bOJ9z
Casual for a Cause
August, 2021
This month, 13thirty Cancer Connect, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to help adolescents and young adults with cancer live their very best lives by building a peer community of those who understand in a way no one else can. If you would like to learn more about 13thirty Cancer Connect, click here.
St. John's Living
32nd Annual Golf Tournament
July, 2021
Cory Pettinella of Five Star Bank, U&K’s partner Ed Russell, and Jon Pecora of Keller Williams recently participated in St. John's 32nd Annual Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament helped to raise funds which will provide St. John’s residents with meaningful programs and enjoyable activities over the next year.
WOC Group / Cheryl Speranza Leadership Institute
June, 2021
Members of GRAWA’s Women Of Color (WOC) Group led a program for the Cheryl Speranza Leadership Institute at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women in Rochesterof GRAWA’s Women Of Color (WOC) Group led a program for the Cheryl Speranza Leadership Institute at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women in Rochester. Read More >
Groundbreaking of the
Hubbard Springs Apartments
June, 2021
Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation and Rochester's Cornerstone Group on the groundbreaking of the Hubbard Springs Apartments that will provide 72 households, including some with disabilities, with much-needed affordable homes housing in Chili.
Casual for a Cause
June, 2021
Underberg & Kessler LLP designates Fridays as Jeans’ Day and collects donations which are then provided to various local organizations in support of their initiatives. Seniorsfirst, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to help support Kirkhaven's Transitional & Long Care residents with companionship, community, purpose, and solutions to meet seniors’ needs, was designated this month. If you would like to learn more about Seniorsfirst Communities and Services, click the link HERE.
"Hope Builds" Virtual Gala
May, 2021
U&K was proud to support the Flower City Habitat for Humanity's 20th Annual “Hope Builds” Virtual Gala. Two of our partners, Kate Karl and Patrick Cusato were in attendance to help support Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to raise awareness and funds that provide families with a place to live and thrive in Rochester. If you like to learn how you can help support Flower City Habitat for Humanity, please click HERE.
Casual for a Cause
May, 2021
Underberg & Kessler LLP designates Fridays as Jeans’ Day and collects donations which are then provided to various local organizations in support of their initiatives. Underberg & Kessler LLP selected the Center for Disability Rights, a non-profit organization that assists those with disabilities with how to live independently and advocate for themselves, as the organization to support through our UK Cares program. If you would like to learn more about CDR, feel free to contact our partner and member of CDR’s Board of Directors, Justin Alexander, or click HERE.
Below are the other organizations that we have supported through our Casual for a Cause Jeans' Day initiative since May 2019:
Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation
Brain Injury Association of New York State
Danny Did Foundation (Epilepsy/Sudden Unexpected Death)
Flower City Habitat for Humanity
Monroe County American Legion Honor Guard
Mortgage Bankers Association/Rochester City School District Drive
Rochester Area Interfaith Housing Foundation
Rochester Housing Development Fund
Small Business Council Thanksgiving Appeal
Society for the Protection of Children
The Landmark Society of Western New York