LOLLYPOP FARM WELCOMES NEW ADDITIONS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors as the organization continues to expand its programs, services, and regional impact.

Bringing decades of combined experience in nonprofit leadership, capital campaigns, business, finance, and community engagement, the new board members, including Mollie Angeline, David Friedlander, Melissa DiLella, and Jill Gress, will play an important role in advancing Lollypop Farm’s mission and guiding the organization through an exciting period of growth. Their expertise will help strengthen Lollypop Farm’s long-term financial sustainability while supporting its continued efforts to create a more compassionate community for animals and the people who care for them.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these four exceptional individuals to the Lollypop Farm Board of Directors,” said Alice Calabrese, president and CEO of Lollypop Farm. “Each brings a unique perspective that will strengthen our organization as we continue to grow to meet the changing needs of animals and our community. Their commitment to our mission makes them invaluable additions to our board, and we are excited to have them lend their voices, experience, and leadership to this important work.”

Each of the new board members brings a longstanding connection to Lollypop Farm and a strong passion for its work. Through previous board service, volunteerism, philanthropy, guidance, and other meaningful involvement with the organization, they have each played a role in supporting Lollypop Farm and its work on behalf of animals and the community. As they now join the Board of Directors, their collective knowledge will help shape the future of Lollypop Farm and advance the organization’s vision for the future of animal welfare throughout the Greater Rochester region and beyond.

To discover how Lollypop Farm is impacting the Greater Rochester region through life-saving animal care, essential services, and impactful educational programming, or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.lollypop.org.

About Kindness for All Kind

Construction is underway on Lollypop Farm’s Kindness for All Kind project! Together, we’re building a brighter future for animals and the people who care for them throughout the Greater Rochester area and beyond. This visionary project will create a safe haven for animals in need, offer compassion to those seeking help, and provide unwavering support to the community and caregivers who make second chances possible every day.

Kindness for All Kind will enhance our abilities to care for animals and serve our community. The innovative project includes a new Animal Intake Center, enhanced Dog Holding Facilities, a community-focused Welcome Center, the Karpus Family Foundation Learning Center, expanded farm facilities, a modernized Maintenance Barn, and a Donations and Support Center to meet the growing needs of Lollypop Farm and the community. To learn more about Kindness for All Kind, including how you can support this generational investment in compassion and community, visit lollypop.org/kindness or contact Cathie Wright, Vice President of Donor Relations, at (585) 223-1330 ext. 245 or at wright@lollypop.org.

About Lollypop Farm

Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, is the largest animal welfare organization helping pets and people in the Greater Rochester area. Lollypop Farm is committed to creating a just and compassionate world for all animals. Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care. With its main campus in Fairport and a satellite adoption center in Greece Ridge Mall, the organization provides shelter, care, and adoption for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals. Lollypop Farm is an independent, nonprofit organization supported through donations and program fees. For more information and to meet current animals available for adoption, please visit www.lollypop.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

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