Each July, Al Sigl Community of Agencies celebrates how individuals with special needs in our community are leading more independent lives with the help of Al Sigl Member Agencies.
This summer, Jalani, Charlie, Junior, Gianna, Chaya, and Warren share how their lives have been positively impacted. Their stories celebrate growth, connection, and working toward your goals. They highlight times of transition – early childhood, the end of high school, beginning college, and finding your way in the workforce and in retirement.
To learn more about their stories, visit alsigl.org/2025-independence-day.
Hundreds across the region have made a gift of support in recent weeks. Donors often give amounts related to the holidays such as $13 for the original 13 colonies, $18.65 in honor of June 19, 1865 & Juneteenth freedom celebrations, or $27 for the 27 Constitutional Amendments.
Many gifts include notes. “I love Al Sigl because it helped me on my way to independence too,” wrote Rosemarie, who took part in an Al Sigl Member Agency program and now donates to this campaign each year. Allan and Mary shared, “This $5 is for my granddaughter born on July 5th.”
Funds raised stay local and benefit Al Sigl Member Agencies serving over 55,000 children and adults with special needs in our community. Al Sigl Member Agencies include CP Rochester; Empowering People’s Independence; Medical Motor Service; National MS Society Upstate NY; Rochester Hearing & Speech Center; Rochester Rehabilitation Center; and Starbridge.
For information, visit alsigl.org.
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