LiaCares 2024 Charitable Contributions

The Albany Patroons

The Albany Patroons are a professional basketball team that plays in The Basketball League (TBL). Previously, the team competed in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and in the United States Basketball League (USBL). The Patroons won CBA championships in 1984 and 1988 as well as a TBL championship in 2019. The team’s name derives from patroon, the term for a large landholder in New Netherland, the Dutch colony that once included the Albany region. Lia is a proud sponsor this year of the Patroons with a $2,500 sponsorship.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. They are the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research with the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Lia once again is sponsoring the Evening to end Alzheimer’s Gala at the Silver ($5,000) sponsor level.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is one of the largest providers of blood products to hospitals in New York State. The Red Cross collects blood nearly every day of the year through voluntary donations in the Western New York area. Lia participated in the ARC Blood Challenge on Jan 2 – 5 competing against other Capital Region companies. Additionally, Lia donates each year to the Fire and Ice Gala, that supports their lifesaving mission, whether responding to home fires, preparing for ice storms, supporting local veterans, or collecting lifesaving blood, the Red Cross is there when it’s needed most. Lia donated $5,000 towards the Fire & Ice Gala.

Baystate Children’s Hospital – WMAS Radiothon

As part of their commitment to giving back to the community, Lia Toyota is also excited to announce their donation of $15,000 to Baystate Children’s Hospital for the 7th consecutive year. A check presentation is scheduled for Tuesday January 16th 12:30pm at Lia Toyota located at 2145 Boston Road in Wilbraham. The money donated will go towards the 23rd Annual WMAS Radiothon to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital, which takes place on March 5th and 6th. “We love our partnership with Baystate Hospital, we look forward to the Radiothon and take pride in supporting this amazing organization each year not only with a donation but with our time as we have volunteers who participate as well. It’s an important part of our company’s mission and vision to get involved and stay involved in the community, said Michael Lia, Co-Owner, Lia Auto Group. “We are thrilled to welcome the community to our newly renovated dealership and share our commitment to providing exceptional service and support,” said Riley Campbell, General Manager at Lia Toyota “Our partnership with Baystate Children’s Hospital is a testament to our dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of children in need.” Baystate Children’s Hospital is an outstanding medical facility already; however, a $15,000 donation will go a long way to make it even greater! In fact, about 50% of local pediatricians are trained at Baystate Children’s Hospital.

Bridges Rockland Independent Living Center

Bridges is a community based, cross disability, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy for people with disabilities. They provide peer counseling, independent living skills training, transition support and more. Lia Toyota of Rockland is donating $15,000 to the organization and it’s going towards their Accessible Veteran’s Transportation Program and their new Sensory Room Project.

Capital Region Chamber

The Chamber works across geographic and political boundaries and is known for its thriving economy and vibrant sense of place. Their mission is to be a unifying force for progress, leading opportunities for businesses to succeed, and for people and our communities to prosper. Lia continues to support the Capital Region Chamber with our annual sponsorship fee of $8,595.

Chicopee Police

The Police Unity Tour is a 320-mile bicycle ride from New Jersey to the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. Starting on May 9th, 2024, and finishing on May 12th, 2024. The primary purpose of this ride is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum. Police cyclists from across the country come together to ride in honor of our fallen heroes. Lia donated $2,500 towards this cause.

CM Fox Charities

Each year, our real estate agents in Guilderland, Colonie, Latham and throughout the Capital Region come together to host the CM Fox Charity Golf Tournament at the Albany Country Club, Voorheesville, NY. 100% of the proceeds from the annual event goes to support local charitable organizations, businesses and families. Since 2012, the CM Fox Golf Tournament has raised more than $130,000 for various organizations in the community. They rely on support from donors like you to make this event possible, and are always excepting raffles items and monetary donations for the event. This year Lia is once again the Elite sponsor with a donation of $2,500 and HIO vehicle.

Epilepsy Foundation of NENY

The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc. is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The Foundation serves 22 counties including the Capital Region, the North Country, and the Upper Hudson Valley. Their vision is to Improve the quality of life and end stigma for people affected by epilepsy in Northeastern New York. This year Lia is sponsoring the Confections of Chocolate event again as the Hope Sponsor at $2,500, as well as donating a variety of auction items.

Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY

Junior Achievement USA is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. The programs in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the

opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century. Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. This year Lia is the Presenting Sponsor at $10,000, honoring the late William Lia, Sr and inducting him into the Capital Region Business Hall of Fame.

Kids in Need Foundation

This organization empowers under-resourced teachers and learners. Various programs and initiatives are available that can make a difference in their lives. School supplies and resources matter because they represent belonging and ownership of a student’s education and a teacher’s career. They empower underestimated students to recognize that they have choices and to make choices for themselves and their futures. For teachers facing rooms full of students struggling to break the cycle of poverty, supplies level the playing field so all students are prepared to learn when the bell rings. Toyota has partnered with this foundation and kicks off their 3rd year of the Toyota Big Summer Giveback promotion. All Lia Toyota dealerships became a Silver Sponsor at $2,500 per dealership.

Proctors Collaborative

Proctors Collaborative is an alliance of arts organizations with three venues: Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, and Proctors in Schenectady. Lia is proud to be a part of the strong community-based alliance and have committed to another 3 years (2024 – 2026) at $29,000 per year.

Signal 30 Fund

The purpose of the Signal 30 Benefit Fund is to support the uniformed members of the NYS Police and their families in extraordinary circumstances such as line of duty deaths, illness, injury, and loss. A Signal 30 is a Trooper’s radio call for help. Lia is sponsoring the 12th Anniversary Awards dinner at the $5,000 Purple Sponsor level.

Siena College

Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic institution. Lia is a long-term supporter of the school, sponsoring Siena Men’s Basketball. Our most recent contract is for $25,000 per year for 2 years. Additionally, we support the Saints Alive! Men’s Basketball Shoot at the $2,500 level.

Strong Young Minds

Lia once again is proud to be the Gold Sponsor of Strong Young Minds, “I am me Fashion Show” at $5,000. Strong Young Mind’s mission is to inspire inner city youth to pursue their dreams by organizing events that provide resources, highlight diversity, culture, and unity, while also hosting programs that build their self-esteem and financial awareness. They were founded in 2010 by a group of peers who wanted to make a positive impact on their community. The fashion show was created to show every child they could be a model and they possess the strength within them to be just like the people they idealize. The 12-week program offers classes on modeling, etiquette, posture, self-love, and community involvement. This program encourages them and supports them through their fears. Their final test is a huge fashion show where they walk alone down a 50-foot runway.

 

Town of Enfield

Each year the Town of Enfield, CT provides the community with a 4th of July Celebration run by volunteers. The mission of the Celebration is to provide the residents of Enfield CT and the surrounding communities with a three-.day Fourth of July Celebration at no charge. It includes music, parade, races, demonstrations, kids rides and games and much more. Lia once again sponsoring the Town of Enfield’s Fourth of July Celebration as the Auto Dealer Patriot Sponsor at $5,000. Lia has vehicles on display and distributes marketing swag at the event. It’s an event the entire community supports and looks forward to each year.

 

The Lia Group is also a proud supporter of the following organizations:

518 Golf Js

Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce

AHEPA Empire District 6

Amsterdam Little League/Little Giants

Ballston Spa Cross Country Track and Field

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County

Burnt Hills Ballston Spa Junior Baseball

CASA of the Capital Region

Clifton Park Baseball League

Chronogrammies

Colonie Highschool Baseball Booster Club

Colonie Senior Services

Community Caregivers

Cornells Auto Parts Car Show

Craig Apple

Discover Saratoga

Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill

Donate Life

Epilepsy Foundation of NENY

Guilderland Chamber of Commerce/Guilderland Businesses Unite

Guilderland Baseball

Guilderland Travel Baseball

Feed the Kids

Niskayuna School District

Parkman Elementary School/Panthers

Prescott Foundation

Regional Food Bank of NENY

Sarcoma Strong

Saratoga Children’s Hospital

Saratoga Senior Center

Saugerties Athletic Association (SAA)

Saugerties Little League

Schenectady City Mission

Schenectady PBA

Shalom Food Pantry

Springfield Ballers

New York Women’s Expo

Thomas Patrick Morrison

Ulster County Ancient Order of Hibernians

Vietnam Vets

Zoey Drag car racer

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