December 2024 Business of the Month
Webster Community Chest
It is an honor to recognize the Webster Community Chest as the Webster Chamber of Commerce's December 2024 Business of the Month.
For 75 years, this incredible organization has been a cornerstone of support and compassion for the Webster community. Started in 1942, the Webster Community Chest evolved from the "Webster War Chest" of World War II, which supported local residents serving overseas and their families, becoming a New York State Charitable organization on April 22, 1948.
They remain a crucial safety net today, offering everything from emergency food assistance, end-of-month meal kits, food delivery to local food cupboards, financial assistance during crises and emergencies, annual high school scholarships for volunteerism and summer camp scholarships for children, as well as Meals on Wheels subsidies. Nearly 11,000 end-of-month meal kits have been provided in the past year and over 750 Meals on Wheels meals were paid for with the subsidies last year.
The heart of the Webster Community Chest truly is in their unwavering commitment to helping others. Their mission, "To serve people and organizations in need in the greater Webster community by providing services and resources," is simple, yet powerful. This incredible work has been made possible by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors, more than 100 volunteers, and two part-time benefits counselors.
A testament to their commitment is a funny, yet sweet, story about a call they got from an elderly woman inquiring about food assistance. The woman was calling from Webster, Massachusetts but her benefits counselor immediately hooked her up with the right resources there. This story shows their core values of compassion and care, that indeed they will truly help anyone who reaches out.
As they celebrate their 75th anniversary this year, the Webster Community Chest reminds us of the power of community involvement and service. Their work is a prime example of the best of Webster: volunteer-driven, with passion in wanting to make a difference. On behalf of the Webster Chamber of Commerce, congratulations to the Webster Community Chest on this well-deserved honor. Thank you for the extra special things you do for our community, and here's to many more years of continued success and service!
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