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Stewart’s Holiday Match started in 1986 by Stewart’s Shops to specifically benefit organizations/programs for kids under the age of 18. The 2021-2022 Holiday Match program raised over $2 million for local children’s organizations! From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated over $1 million to the program. Each individual donation is matched penny […]

Alyssa and pet dog, Trapper John How it All Began: Before joining BluePath, I raised guide dogs for several years. I have a lot of experience working with dogs from my puppy raising days in vet school and from my work as a vet. For a few years, I stopped raising puppies and realized how

BluePath’s mission is to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2016 36 autism service dogs placed (as of October 2022) Over 2,000 individuals impacted annually through the Paws to Learn Program 32,000 mile service area, encompassing all of the NY Metropolitan area, New Jersey, and parts

Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) is driven by the desire to serve humankind by improving human and animal health. BI believes that the lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. They know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier, too. BI enhances the lives of animals as well as of those

PRESS RELEASE The Kids and Canines Learning Together Program, a school outreach initiative from BluePath Service Dogs, is unlocking potential for children with special needs in the Rye City School District. The nonprofit, which provides autism service dogs offering safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence, recently began an innovative partnership with the Rye Police Department

The Flaherty Family and Jillian. How did you get involved with BluePath? My friends, the Flaherty family, told me all about BluePath. They have been involved with the organization since its inception. I first learned about BluePath when I met Kaitlin Flaherty’s service dog and companion Chester. It is so wonderful to see how they

BluePath Dora, puppy in training Photo: Melissa Davis For 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHCNYM) has built a community of compassionate care by creating and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of sick children and their families. Their vision is a world where all children have access to

About Dana: I work as the Director of Hearst Media’s in-house photo studio. I love dogs but my work schedule makes it tough to puppy raise; instead I volunteer my time using my photography skills. It has been a wonderful experience to shoot the graduation photos of these special dogs before they start their journey

Nancy lives in Peekskill with her husband, Mike, and children Kaitlin (21), Megan (17), and Sean (11). Kaitlin has autism and her life was transformed when she received her best friend, BluePath service dog Chester. Nancy explains that volunteering for the Walkathon Committee is her way of giving back to an organization that has brought

Erica is BluePath’s Director of Marketing and Development. She manages donor relationships, coordinates events, and oversees the grant writing program, while also finding time to support the needs of other departments. “I was drawn to the nonprofit sector as I’ve always been passionate about improving the world and I enjoy working alongside like-minded people,” shares