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Heritage Christian Services Launches Homes with Heart Capital Campaign

  • 13WHAM Bright Spot – Dec. 20, 2023 “Bright Spot: Homes with Heart”
  • Rochester Beacon – July 26, 2023 “Heritage Christian Services embarks on record campaign”
  • Senator Ortt Tweet – July 10, 2023 “Today, they kicked off their Homes with Hearts Campaign, with the goal of raising over $9m to convert their properties, which will allow them to continue serving individuals in need. Thanks to the Larrabee Family, every donation will be matched 2-for-1 to help CHS meet its goal!”
  • 92.5 WBEE, 98.9 WBZA, 97.9 WPXY and 96.5 WCMF Neighbors In Need – June 25, 2023 “Neighbors in Need featuring Marisa Geitner”
  • Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Tweet – June 23, 2023 “Marisa Geitner of @HCSnews was featured on #GearedForGrowth this week. Geitner spoke about the exciting new $9.1 Million Homes with Heart Capital Campaign and the other work that Heritage Christian Services does.”
  • News 8 WROC Tweet – June 22, 2023 “The president and CEO spoke passionately Wednesday night about a new campaign called “Homes with Heart.” It’s a $9 million fundraising goal to help build or renovate 12 homes in Rochester and Buffalo.” 
  • Rochester Business Journal – June 22, 2023 “Heritage Christian Services receives major gift to kickstart capital campaign”
  • RBJ Daily Tweet – June 22, 2023 “Heritage Christian Services receives major gift to kickstart capital campaign”
  • News Release – June 21, 2023 “Heritage Christian Services Unveils $9.1 Million Homes with Heart Capital Campaign”
  • Fox Rochester – June 21, 2023 “Geared For Growth: Heritage Christian Services”
  • News 8 WROC – June 21, 2023 “Heritage Christian Services launches ‘Homes with Heart’ campaign”
  • 13 WHAM (watch the video) – June 21, 2023 “Heritage Christian Services kicks off Heart Capital campaign”
  • Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce – June 21, 2023 “Geared for Growth: Transforming Lives and Communities through Heritage Christian Services’ Homes with Heart Campaign”
  • 13 WHAM (watch the video) – July 17, 2024 “New home initiative is launched for aging adults with disabilities”
  • News 8 WROC – Aug 22, 2024 “New service home opens in Penfield”
  • 13 WHAM – Aug 22, 2024 “Golisano Foundation funds new home in Penfield for adults with special needs”
  • RBJ – Aug 22, 2024 “Heritage Christian Services cuts ribbon on latest home supported by its capital campaign” 
  • News 10 – Oct. 16, 2024 “Family donates home to Homes with Heart campaign for accessible renovations”
  • 13 WHAM – Oct. 16, 2024  “Homes with Heart unveils new home for adults with disabilities on Crittenden Road”
  • RBJ – Oct. 18, 2024Heritage Christian Services opens home in Brighton with support from capital campaign”

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