“As our parent company, Nexstar Media Group, Inc, celebrates 25 years since the company was founded in 1996, we will continue the tradition that was established in 2016 with our Founder’s Day of Caring on June 17th.
Founder’s Day is a day when employees are given paid time off to do volunteer work with non-profit organizations and public service agencies in their local community.
For Founder’s Day, WROC-TV is helping Heaven for the Homeless, a non-profit organization in Geneva that aims to support those who do not have adequate living situations. All day Thursday, we’re looking to fill their Care Kits.
Heaven for the Homeless founder Daniel Palermo says the idea just came to him one day. He said he feels called to do this work, which helps folks who are homeless, and also educates the public about this issue.
Palermo started this non-profit in March after he was laid off from his job. Now he takes donations and gets shipments from corporations. Then volunteers put together bags to give to homeless organizations.
The kits include a wide variety of items, including socks, toothpaste, headphones, snacks, gift cards, and more. Palermo says it’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it….”
View the whole story here: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/founders-day-of-caring-helping-heaven-for-the-homeless/