The Penfield-based charity, MEG’s Gift, has selected Compeer Rochester as its 2025 beneficiary. Since its inception, MEG’s Gift has directed more than $497,000 to local mental health initiatives to honor the life of Megan Elizabeth Garbach. This year’s proceeds aim to expand Compeer’s peer-based mentoring, group activities, and veteran support services throughout Monroe County.
“Friendship is a powerful thing. We’re inspired by the amazing work Compeer is doing in Rochester and are thrilled to support them this year,” MEG’s Gift announced via social media.
“We are truly honored and can’t wait to work alongside MEG’s Gift to connect even more neighbors through friendship,” said Sara Passamonte, CEO for Compeer Rochester. “Our community’s strength depends on partnerships like this, especially at a time when resources are at risk. Along with fellow mental health organizations and past beneficiaries of these precious funds, Compeer will continue to ensure mental health receives the continuous focus it deserves, and that all community members can experience a sense of belonging through inclusion and integration.”
MEG’s Gift will host two upcoming fundraising events with proceeds benefitting Compeer:
•Mind in Motion – A Week of
Wellness: August 23-30
At participating gyms, supporters can purchase a $25 drop-in pass and enjoy fitness and mindfulness sessions. The initiative will culminate in a community workout on August 30. For information on participating gyms, locations, and times, visit MEGsgift.org.
•Family Picnic & Dinner:
September 20, 5 to 9 p.m.
A family-style barbecue buffet with raffles and guest speaker Dr. Kwasi Boaitey, a wellness professional who integrates movement, narrative, and relational healing modalities to foster resilience, reduce stress, and open pathways to communication and growth. Held at Shadow Lake Golf Club in Penfield. Tickets are $60 per person.
Proceeds from both events will help Compeer deepen its one-to-one matches for children, adults, and veterans.
For more information on Compeer, visit https://www.compeerrochester.org.
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