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May 11, 2016Capital Roots Raises a Record-breaking $80,000 at 29th Annual Spring Brunch
On May 1, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Hall, Capital Roots, raised $80,000 at their 29th Annual Spring Brunch. The event included a buffet style brunch with nearly 125 buffet items, a silent auction, an airline ticket raffle, and children’s activities. Proceeds benefit Capital Roots’ programs including 51 Community Gardens, the Veggie Mobile®, the Produce Project, Healthy Stores, Squash Hunger and more.
Capital Roots hosted 600 guests including Congressman Paul Tonko, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, Troy City Mayor Patrick Madden, Assemblyman John McDonald, and Senator Neil Breslin. More than 100 volunteers assisted with the event and 400 local businesses donated food, flowers, beverages and auction items.
The event was sponsored by the Albany Times Union, Berkshire Bank, Keeler Motor Car Company, M&T Bank, Stuyvesant Plaza, Bryant Asset Protection, Monticello – Licensed Real Estate Broker, Accucare Home Health Services, Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc., Janney MOntgomery Scott LLC – Southwoods Investment Group, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC – The Niles and Carl Group, Kinderhook Bank, Marras Pharmacy, MVP Health Care, NBT Bank, NYSID, Pombo Wealth Management, Rose & Kiernan, Saratoga Casino and Raceway, and Wojeski & Company CPAs P.C.
