State OCFS Employees Support Neighbors

Donate to Red Cross to Assist Flood Victims

RENSSELAER, NY (10/23/2008)(readMedia)-- Approximately 40 families in the city of Rensselaer were affected by extensive flooding in August. At that time, employees who work nearby at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services wanted to be of help. They located collection jars in the lobby of each building.

Throughout August and September, OCFS employees---being good neighbors---gave generously and raised a total of $1,000 to be donated to the American Red Cross which provided food, lodging and clothing to some of the flooded families.

WHO:

Employees of NYS Office of Children & Family Services in Rensselaer
WHAT:

OCFS employees in Rensselaer will present $1,000 check to Gary Striar, CEO of the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, which aided local flood victims.
WHEN: Friday October 24, 2008 at 04:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: NYS Office of Children & Family Services
52 Washington St., South Building
Room 301 South
Rensselaer, New York 12144