Foundation Awarded Over $550,000 in 2007
January 2nd, 2008
Throughout 2007, the Kinney Drugs Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kinney Drugs, Inc., awarded grants to more than 95 non-profit organizations across Northern, Central, & Western, NY and Vermont. Over $550,000 was awarded to organizations meeting the foundation’s mission of helping people live healthier lives.
“Every dollar donated by the Kinney Drugs Foundation is guaranteed to enrich the lives of many throughout the communities served by Kinney Drugs, Inc.,” stated Charles Owens, Foundation Board President.
Some of the organizations supported in 2007, included children’s and local hospitals, cancer and heart research, fire and ambulance squads, programs serving individuals and their families experiencing terminal illness, and programs helping families cope with the stress of caring for their disabled loved ones.
Since 2002, the Foundation has donated over $2 million to nonprofit organizations in Kinney Drugs communities.

Wellesley Island Volunteer Fire
October 12th, 2007
The Foundation recently donated funds to the Wellesley Island Volunteer Fire Department to purchase AED’s for individual EMTs in their volunteer ambulance service. The department provides treatment and transportation to the residents and visitors to Wellesley Island and surrounding areas.

As a thank you, the Wellesley Island Volunteer Fire Department had the Kinney Drugs Foundation logo placed on their ambulance

Foundation to Sponsor Real Heroes Breakfast
October 12th, 2007
The Onondaga-Oswego American Red Cross’s 9th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast is being held on December 7th. The Kinney Drugs Foundation will once again be a sponsor of this very successful event.

This event recognizes individuals who have accomplished feats of courage and bravery. Everyday people who have done extraordinary things!

The Onondaga-Oswego American Red Cross provides emergency services after a disaster to approximately 175-200 residential fires per year. They also provide temporary lodging, food, clothing, and rental assistance. Over 20,000 people are trained in First Aid, CPR, AED, babysitting, industrial safety, bloodborne pathogens, swimming, and lifesaving.

Kinney Drugs Foundation donates to the Apulia Fire
October 12th, 2007
The Kinney Drugs Foundation granted the Apulia Fire Company funding for the purchase of two automated external defibrillators. One automated external defibrillator will be installed in the Apulia Fire Company facility in order to provide public access to the defibrillators for public community functions held at the facility and the other will be on the first response rescue unit.

The automated external defibrillators will enhance the ability to provide emergency medical service protection to the residents of the Apulia defined service area in accordance with fire district, state, federal and local legal requirements. The timing can make all the difference between life and death and with the new automated external defibrillators we will be able to assist the district residents and mutual aid companies.

Apulia Fire Company held an Open House on June 30, 2007 to celebrate their 60th anniversary of service. These defibrillators were formally presented by Becky Horn, Supervising Pharmacist at Store #74, to the department at the Open House.

Foundation Donates to Adirondack Medical Center
October 12th, 2007
Kinney Drugs Foundation recently pledged financial support to the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Funds pledged will be used toward the Mercy-Uihlein Campaign for the acquisition of the two area nursing homes, and the renovation/expansion of the Tupper Lake Health Center, the Rehabilitation Center, and renal services.

The acquisition of the nursing homes successfully took place January 1st with renovations and expansions to follow next spring.

Samaritan Foundation Pleased to Accept $1 Million
October 12th, 2007
Watertown, New York ----- The Kinney Drugs Foundation Board of Directors voted at its recent meeting in favor of making a $1 million pledge over five years to support Samaritan Medical Center’s expansion and renovation project. This commitment represents contributions from Kinney Drugs and Kinney Drugs Foundation.

Craig Painter, CEO of Kinney Drugs commented that, “During the past 104 years, the employee owners of Kinney Drugs have provided quality healthcare to the residents of Northern New York. Our financial participation in this much-needed renovation of the Samaritan facility is a continuation of our local community healthcare support. In addition, Charlie Owens, President of the Kinney Drugs Foundation added, “The Kinney Drugs Foundation is proud to support this exciting and worthwhile expansion and renovation project. The mission of the Kinney Foundation is to help people live healthier lives within the communities served by Kinney Drugs. This project will be a great healthcare benefit to the families of the North Country.” “The entire Samaritan organization is overjoyed with Kinney Drugs’ tremendous commitment. Kinney’s very generous support of Samaritan’s project illustrates the depth of our partnership in building a healthy and strong community,” stated Jenna Cleaves, Samaritan Foundation Executive Director.

Kinney’s generous pledge is one of the largest commitments made to Advancing Healthcare …Close to Home, a campaign for Samaritan, during its early stages. The pledge is second only to the Northern New York Community Foundation’s commitment of $1.5 million that was made in March. These two leadership gifts combined with the Samaritan Auxiliary’s pledge of $750,000 represent 42% of the $7.8 million committed to date during the quiet phase of the campaign. During this phase, the focus has been to secure leadership and Board of Trustee gifts.

Funds raised through Advancing Healthcare…Close to Home will support Samaritan’s $61 million expansion and renovation project. Phase 1 of the project – the parking garage – is due to begin this summer.

“Kinney Drugs has recognized that Samaritan’s project is more than just bricks and mortar. Through our strategic initiatives in physician recruitment, workforce development, performance improvement, and our relationship with Fort Drum, we are building upon a healthcare system that enhances the quality of life in our community. We are pleased to have Kinney Drugs’ generous support in helping to bring our vision to reality,” stated Thomas H. Carman, President and CEO.

The Kinney gift will name the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that will double in size with the completion of Phase 3 renovations to better serve premature and at-risk babies born to residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.