The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., recognized Mr. Russell J. Salvatore for his generous donation of the Community Health Center of Niagara Falls’ new landmark and electronic signage at an unveiling held in Mr. Salvatore’s honor Thurs., Nov. 5, 2020, at CHCN on Highland Ave. in Niagara Falls, NY.

Dr. LaVonne Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., thanks and recognizes Mr. Russell J. Salvatore for his most generous donation of the Community Health Center of Niagara Falls’ new landmark and electronic signage at an unveiling in Mr. Salvatore’s honor held Thurs., Nov. 5, 2020, at CHCN on Highland Ave. in Niagara Falls, NY. Thanks to Mr. Salvatore’s generous donation, the new CHCN sign will engage the community and share valuable information about the Center’s services.

The event was hosted by Dr. LaVonne Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. and featured honored guests including Rev. Raymond Allen, Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church; Mark King, President, Board of Directors, CHCB, Inc.; Owen T. Steed, 4th District Legislator – Niagara County and New York State Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello.

 

 

Greetings and congratulations were also announced by Karla Thomas, Director of Marketing, CHCB, Inc., from United States Congressman Brian Higgins; and New York State Senator Timothy Kennedy. CHCB, Inc. Project Manager Stephanie Cowart, who was instrumental in working with Mr. Salvatore on the signage donation, served as master of ceremonies.

“I love giving, it makes me feel so good inside,” said Mr. Salvatore, of the first donation he has made in the Niagara Falls community. “I work hard and it makes me feel great to give back. I just want to say thank you and God Bless this beautiful community.”

“This sign is really more than just signage, it really is a beacon for this community to give it light and to let people know we are here,” said Dr. Ansari in honoring Mr. Salvatore. “One of the slogans for the Health Center is building communities, one patient, at a time, and we believe the mission is possible. But we also know that we can’t do it alone. … We didn’t just come into this community because we wanted to come in, we came in because the community supported us coming and because we are one of you.

“I also want to say that this is one of our first business generosity partners that we have had,” continued Dr. Ansari. .”… “You can define charity as the generosity of giving, But people only give if they have the character to give. Everybody that has money, does not necessarily give…. So, Mr. Salvatore, I just want to say on behalf of this community that we truly feel that you are an example of leadership for our community. And it’s truly a blessing and we’re truly thankful for your generosity that this sign is really a new light for this community.”