Since 2010, because of YOUR kindness, generosity and belief in us, we have been able to donate over $650,300 through September 2024. This includes $300,000 to the RMHC of WNY, $78,500 to WNY Heroes, $30,000 to SABAH, Inc, $15,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue, $12,690 to Bloneva Bond Primary School and $214,100 to other organizations, families and individuals in our community in 2023. We are humbled and forever grateful, you inspire us to continue working hard for our community in honor of our hero, John.
Winter Coat Drive for the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club
The John Fiore Foundation is proud to partner with EZ Loan Auto Sales and Service Drive for a winter coat drive to benefit the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club. We are accepting new and gently used warm coats of all sizes.
(Jackets for teens are especially needed.) Used coats will be dry cleaned courtesy of North East Cleaners.Donations will be accepted at EZ Loan locations in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Lockport and also at Service Drive in Kenmore. Help us share the warmth in our community!
Don't have youth or teen coats to donate but still want to help our winter coat drive for the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club? You can make a cash donation below and we will match donations up to $1000 which will allow us to purchase new coats. We're hoping that businesses throughout WNY will join us in our support of the NFBCC.
The John Fiore Foundation
Little Free Food Pantry
Click on the pantry picture to get to our Facebook page
We’re so very excited to have opened our Little Free Food Pantry to the public on November 20, 2021!
We are beyond grateful to all who made our dream come to fruition: Councilman Ken Tompkins for believing in us and for making all of the necessary connections, Kendra Cleri, Jacqueline Johnson, Geoffrey Burns & John Walp for dedicating their Facebook birthday fundraisers to us, MJ Alessi for her guidance & inspiration, Gary Johnson for building the box from a crazy idea in our heads, Brian Markovich & David Dingman for ensuring that it was installed properly, Joanne Lorenzo for allowing us to place it on the property. We appreciate you all more than you could possibly know. Anyone can bring items to help fill the box at anytime at 1910 Falls Street at the corner of 19th
and Falls Street, it is well lit and there is a security camera.
Love,
The family and friends of John founded the John J. Fiore Memorial Golf Tournament in 2009 (incorporated as The John Fiore Foundation in 2019 and we received 501c3 status in 2020) as a way to honor his memory after he passed away on Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York on February 12, 2009.
John dedicated his life to his family and his country, spending 30 years serving the United States in both the Marine Corps and the Air Force He fought for our freedom in Vietnam, Desert Storm and had 2 tours of duty in the Iraqi War. John retired from active duty as Chief Master Sergeant in 2006 and was due to retire from his civilian career at Washington Mills in 2011. Our hero continues to be sorely missed.
John always had a special place in his heart for children, having spearheaded fundraisers for Children's Hospital and various local organizations. Since 2010, we have been able to raise over $300,000 in our first fourteen years for the Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo. In addition, we've raised over $78,500 for WNY Heroes, $30,000 to SABAH, Inc., $15,000 for Diamonds In The Ruff Animal Rescue, $12,690 for Bloneva Bond Primary School and over $214,1000 for other organizations and local families in need. That brings our grand total to over $650,300 through September 2024. The family and friends of John thank everyone that has played a role in our success, we couldn't do it without the love and support of so many wonderful people.
* Member, Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce
*Member, Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce
*December 2021 Coach Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA Charity Of The Month
* December 2020 Berardi Immigration Law Giving Tuesday Recipient
* August 2020 Cellino Plumbing Non-Profit of the Month
* January 2019 One Buffalo Community Award Presented by Pegula Sports and Entertainment
