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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, Dancing in Denim Gala
On Saturday, March 11th, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and Smola Consulting put on an unforgettable evening of fun and philanthropy. The annual gala, “Dancing in Denim,” was held at the luxurious Hyatt Regency in downtown Rochester. Guests were treated to a night of excitement, with a silent and live auction, delicious dinner and open…
Read MoreTails of Hope Telethon
Smola Consulting’s unwavering commitment to supporting The Tails of Hope Telethon to benefit Lollypop Farm has once again yielded great success. Thanks to the generosity of all donors, the event raised an astounding $444,707. We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to this noble cause and helped make a difference in the lives of…
Read More2022 Barktoberfest: Walk for the Animals
2022 Barktoberfest: Walk for the Animals Smola Consulting was again a proud sponsor of The Walk for the Animals at Barktoberfest on September 24th. This is the second largest fundraiser to support vital services and programs for the homeless and abused pets in our community. There was fun and activities for pets and the whole…
Read More2022 Wellness Professional Development Day
On June 1st, 2022 Smola Consulting in partnership with Finger Lakes Area School Health Plan Consortium hosted a one-of-a-kind Wellness Professional Development Day. This unique event encouraged wellness champions to learn best practices, network, participate in wellness activities and begin considering and planning wellness activities for their organization. Smola welcomed local leaders in well-being as…
Read MoreLollypop Farm – Annual Tails of Hope Telethon
The Smola Consulting Team was proud to again sponsor and support The 25th Tails of Hope Telethon which ensures veterinary services and life saving care for homeless and abused pets. Over $535,0000 was raised which is the most successful telethon yet! We are extremely proud to support such an invaluable community resource as Lollypop Farm.
Read MoreA Brand New Wellness Program! The Weekly LEAP
2022 Wellness Speaker Series Announcement
We are excited to announce our 2022 Wellness Speaker Series, themed ‘A Holistic Approach to Balanced Living’, and we’re starting off with a bang. Kicking off the series are Travis Eliot and Lauren Eckstrom, world-renowned yoga and mindfulness teachers and co-founders of the premium streaming platform, Inner Dimension Media TV. Balanced living in a do-it-all…
Read MoreThe Good Life Challenge, National Spotlight
The article posted by national magazine, Community Health, spotlights the benefits of the Good Life Challenge hosted by Smola Consulting in partnership with Eat, Plants, Love. The 2022 challenge begins January 10th and ends on January 19th. This is the 6th Good Life Challenge with up to 3,600 participants annually. A Taste of the Good…
Read MoreLollypop Farm | Human Society of Greater Rochester’s Barktober Fest
Smola Consulting was proud to again sponsor the Lollypop Farm Barktoberfest on September 12th. Both pets and humans were able to participate in so many new activities this year. This pet friendly event benefits our community’s homeless and abused pets.
Read MoreMary Cariola Center’s “Walking on Sunshine”
Smola Consulting was once again a titanium sponsor of Mary Cariola Center’s “Walking on Sunshine” fundraising event on Sunday, September 21st, 2021. We welcomed more than 1,000 supportive walkers for this family-friendly event, supporting children with multiple and complex disabilities. The Walk was full of fun activities that were enjoyed by all. The event raised…
Read MoreRed Jacket Central School District Finds Value in the Lift Project While Contributing to the Local Community
The Lift Project is an educational program designed to support individuals on how to lift their mood and their life. The Lift Project involves 10 fascinating lessons, taken over 10 weeks. Participants learn and experience scientifically proven ways to feel better and live more! Employees and Leadership completed their coursework and as part of the…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 4th Annual 10-Day Whole Food Plant-Based Challenge – January 11-20
We are very excited to announce the 2021 Good Life Challenge, our 4th annual 10-Day Whole Food Plant-Based Challenge. This year’s Challenge begins on Monday January 11 and concludes on Wednesday January 20.
Read MoreThe Lift Project – Success and Impact on the Local Community
On behalf of the Penn Yan Central School District and the Finger Lakes Area School Health Plan (FLASHP), Smola Consulting registered 17 people for The Lift Project in October of 2020. This progressive group of employees completed their coursework and a component of the program is that the Lift Project donates 10% of the course…
Read MoreSmola Consulting Was a Titanium Sponsor For the Mary Cariola Fundraiser
Walking on Sunshine goes virtual and becomes Walking on Sunshine Weekend! Smola Consulting was again proud to be a titanium sponsor of this great event. The Sunshine Crew provided fun and innovative activities for all Walking on Sunshine participants including a virtual kick off event, pep rally, swag bag, cool t-shirts, the Mary Cariola Company…
Read MoreSmola Consulting Sponsors ABVI Summon the Spirits Gala
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Hosted their Summon the Spirits Gala 2020 on October 15th. Smola Consulting was proud to be the presenting sponsor of this fantastic virtual fundraising event. The event was attended by the Rochester community from the comfort of their homes own Doug Emblidge of 13 WHAM TV led…
Read MoreThe Power of Wellness in the Workplace
Clients enjoyed a morning of wellness on May 24th with Keynote Speaker Lisa Norsen, Chief Wellness Officer, UR Medicine Employee Wellness, followed by a Mindful Movement Activity with Marla Pellitier, Inward Office. Smola Consulting Clients, Seneca Falls CSD and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes also shared some “Proof Positive” wellness success from their organizations. Rick…
Read MoreSmola Consulting Teams Up Again in 2018 to Support the Lollypop Farm Tails of Hope Telethon – March 2018.
The Tails of Hope Telethon is the annual fundraiser that helps to fund the many great programs for pets in need. Smola Consulting supports this important annual fundraiser so that Lollypop Farm can provide food, shelter, veterinary services, and other forms of compassionate care for hundreds of pets every day. We are committed to providing…
Read MoreKnighthawks and Smola Consulting Team Up to Support a Great Community Organization – Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI)- December 2017
Smola Consulting is proud to partner with the Rochester Knighthawks to benefit one of Rochester’s great community assets, The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired , an affiliate of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes.. Smola Consulting is donating $3 for each save the Knighthawks make during the 2018-2018 season. Smola Consulting is delighted to…
Read MoreRochester’s Small Business National Philanthropy Award – November 2017
Steve Smola honored as 2017 Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist – Doing good things for the right reasons! On National Philanthropy Day, The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Genesee Valley Chapter held their annual awards luncheon on Friday November 3, 2017. Mary Cariola Children’s Center, a Smola Consulting Client nominated Steve Smola for this wonderful award.…
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