Nittany MinitMart raised $170,000 during its fifth annual Fuel the Cause campaign to support local volunteer fire companies across central and northern Pennsylvania.
From March 28 to June 2, Nittany MinitMart and Pennsylvania Skill games each contributed one cent for each gallon of gas sold. Customers could also round up their purchases, buy special fire company merchandise and order from Nittany MinitMart’s special Firehouse Foods menu, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the campaign.
“The most important part of Fuel the Cause is our customers,” said Nicole Masullo from Nittany MinitMart. “We’re beyond grateful for the support from our customers, sponsors and community, who come together every year to make this event even bigger and better, and who help us give back to the volunteer firefighters who keep us safe.”
Mirabito Convenience Stores raised $65,000 with its Mirabito Cares Round Up campaign. The money will benefit the UHS Foundation’s Journey Campaign for the Wilson Main Tower, which will provide enhanced healthcare services to the communities Mirabito serves and neighboring areas, helping them have access to affordable healthcare.
“At Mirabito, we believe in giving back to the community that supports us,” said Marissa Sweeney, marketing director at Mirabito. “The success of our round up campaign is a testament to the generosity of our customers and their commitment to improving local healthcare. We are proud to support the UHS Wilson Main Tower and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our community’s health and well-being.”
Cumberland Farms is sponsoring a charity pickleball tournament in late August that will benefit Westborough Connects. The charity creates connected communities where everybody belongs by listening and responding to the needs of the community and connecting them to resources.
Chestnut Market raised almost $80,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital during its 12th annual Charity Fishing Tournament on the Long Island Sound.
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