Alyssa’s Angels, a Henrietta based charity, started a holiday gift project in 2011 to directly help local children and families in need during the holiday season. Five worthy non-profit organizations were selected and Alyssa’s Angels donated $500 to each.

This year, in an effort for the program to have a greater impact and help even more Rochester area children and families; Alyssa’s Angels reached out for partner organizations from the community to match its $500 donation. Through this effort, each of the five selected non-profit organizations received $1,000.

Henderson Ford is challenging staff, customers and the community to help fill a 2013 Ford Escape with toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Many local businesses have accepted the challenge and have partnered with Henderson Ford for this campaign.

“The Toys for Tots program does so much for our local families and we want to do anything we can to help,” said Henderson Ford President Randy Henderson. “It is my hope that we will collect an overwhelming amount of toys and will bring smiles to many children’s faces.”

The community is encouraged to drop off new unwrapped toys now through December 10th at Henderson Ford, 810 Ridge Rd., Webster, or at any of the following participating locations:

Businesses looking for a unique and completely turnkey event should look no further than this summer’s Big Rib BBQ & Blues Festival. Thanks to an exciting new partnership between Festival organizer the Springut Group and Visiting Nurse Meals On Wheels (MOW), businesses can now host their company picnic in the MOW VIP tent during any of the four days of the Big Rib BBQ & Blues Fest.