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July 30, 2025Northeastern Insurance Completes 3rd Annual Volunteer Week to Raise Awareness and Encourage Participation Throughout the Capital Region
Northeastern Insurance is thrilled to announce that for the third year in a row, we successfully hosted our 3rd Annual Volunteer Week! We started this company initiative back in 2023 and have kept the tradition going every year since. Every day for a full week during the year, the agency will dedicate the whole week to volunteering their services at different local charities and give back to the Capital Region. This year our Volunteer Week was held July 21 – July 25 and we assisted 5 different charities for a variety of causes. All 35 employees in the company dedicated their time throughout the week.
For our 3rd Annual Volunteer Week- the chosen charities included the Mohawk Humane Society, Ronald McDonald House, Veterans Miracle Center, Salvation Army of Albany, and the Regional Food Bank. With 100% employee participation- the goal is to contribute to a variety of causes that organizations are supporting in our community. From services for veterans, families of sick children, animals in need, to food pantries and more. Contributions from the Northeastern Insurance employees included everything from sorting donated goods to pack for distribution, to cooking and hand delivering meals throughout the community for 30+ families.
“Volunteer Week has become one of the most meaningful traditions we’ve built at Northeastern Insurance,” said President and CEO Michael Venezio. “Watching every single one of our employees come together to serve incredible organizations year after year is inspiring. It’s not just about giving back, it’s about being present, showing up for our neighbors, and making a tangible impact right here in the Capital Region. I couldn’t be prouder of our team’s dedication.”
Tasks Completed: Mohawk Humane Society– Empties for Animals Program, sorted through thousands of bottles and cans and loaded onto truck to be returned for donation money for the animals. Ronald McDonald House– cooked dinner/dessert for 25-30 families staying at the home free of charge. Meal included a build your own taco bar with chicken/beef, beans, rice, plus cupcakes and brownies for dessert. Veterans Miracle Center– sorted through hundreds of donated items from Amazon such as beauty products, clothes, household items, etc. and packed boxes for distribution to Veterans in need. Salvation Army– Prepped chicken salad wraps, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, fruit salad, and corn salad. Team members loaded everything onto their Mobile Food Canteen Truck to be delivered to various spots in the community for people of all ages. Regional Food Bank- sorted thousands of donated food items and packed boxes for distribution to other charitable agencies in the Northeast.
Northeastern Insurance has been heavily involved with the local community in past years as well- most recently organizing a $10,000 donation to the Salvation Army of Albany this past Fall through the Liberty Mutual/Safeco Insurance 2024 Make More Happen™ Awards. “Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards is all about,” said Safeco Insurance Territory Manager. “Northeastern Insurance is a shining example of the amazing work independent agents do in the New York area and we hope sharing inspiring stories motivates others to do the same.”
Our goal with this initiative is to raise awareness throughout the community about all the amazing charities and volunteer opportunities available in our Capital Region. Most of these organizations rely primarily on volunteers- so the more help we can provide, the more impact they can have on those in need in our community. We are very grateful that we were able to allocate our resources in order to dedicate a full week of time to these amazing organizations and give back to our neighbors in need.
For more information on how to get involved with these local charities, please visit their websites to learn more:
Mohawk Humane Society– https://mohawkhumane.org/
About- Founded in 1887, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) is the oldest and largest animal protection organization in New York’s Capital Region, serving Albany, Rensselaer and surrounding counties. In addition to providing shelter and care for stray, abused and unwanted animals, we provide an ever-increasing array of services for animals and those who care for them. These programs contributed to a 93% live release rate in 2023, and include low-cost spay/neuter and wellness services, vaccination and microchip clinics, stray housing for municipalities, dog training, a pet food pantry and humane education programming for all ages. In 2024- the Empties for Animals Program raised nearly $150,000 to be donated back to the animals!
Ronald McDonald House– https://rmhcofalbany.org/
About- The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region is a nonprofit organization, with a location right here in Albany, New York. The local organization offers housing to families with children who have serious medical illnesses. There are numerous comfortable, fully furnished rooms with handicap accessibilities, as well as home-cooked meals provided for the families to enjoy. The last thing these families need to worry about is being able to afford housing and food while seeking the best care for their child, so all of the services are provided free of charge to the families. The House acts as their home-away-from home to provide as much comfort as possible during a difficult time.
Salvation Army– https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/albany/
About- The Salvation Army of Albany offers resources ranging from helping disaster survivors, combatting addiction, curing hunger, empowering youth, and much more that can help save lives in our community. Northeastern Insurance wanted to contribute in whatever way we could to help support their efforts.
Veterans Miracle Center– https://www.vmcalbany.org/
About- Veteran’s Miracle Center, also affiliated with Jezreel International, are both non-profit organizations located in the Capital Region, right here in Albany. Both organizations donate unused goods and necessities to Veterans, as well as those in need in over 40 developing countries around the world.
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York– https://regionalfoodbank.net/
About- The Regional Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that collects donated food from the food industry and distributes it to more than 1,000 partner agencies and programs feeding our neighbors in need throughout 23 counties of northeastern New York. The food provided by the Regional Food Bank helps to feed over 350,000 people each month. In 2024, the Food Bank distributed more than 54 million pounds of food (enough for 45 million meals) to our neighbors in need. The Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks.
