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Reverend Carolyn Marko and 9 Million Reasons: The Unstoppable Force Behind NYC’s Largest Food Relief Effort

Reverend Carolyn Marko, the founder of 9 Million Reasons, is a true inspiration. She is taking on food insecurity in one of the hardest cities in America, New York City. When we met Reverend Marko, she was running a food pantry from her church during the COVID pandemic. The need in NYC was so great… [Read More]

Compassion Coalition Rapid Response to Rome NY Tornado Disaster

On Tuesday July 16th 2024 , a devastating tornado struck our neighboring city, Rome, NY, causing widespread destruction to homes and apartment complexes. Compassion Coalition, committed to swiftly addressing immediate needs during calamities, was contacted by Reed Kinderman from Liberty Housing. They urgently needed food supplies for the displaced individuals sheltering in a nearby hotel…. [Read More]

Compassion Coalition Sends $500,000 in aid to Vermont Flood Victims

Yesterday, on June 5th, trucks loaded with $500,000 worth of essential household items arrived in Vermont to help families devastated by the floods last July. Compassion Coalition organized this relief effort to support those in need. We were able to send dressers, beds, mattresses, air conditioners, grills, large and small appliances, and a host of… [Read More]

FEMA, Homeland Security and Red Cross Visit and Tour Compassion Coalition

At Compassion Coalition, we were honored to recently host a distinguished group of representatives from Homeland Security, FEMA, and the Red Cross. This visit was part of their tour across Central New York, aiming to foster collaboration and ensure that our community is well-prepared for any potential future emergencies. Our guests included officials from various… [Read More]

NYDIS Visits Compassion Coalition and Bargain Grocery in Utica, NY

We were honored to host Peter B. Gudaitis, CEO of New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), and his team in Utica, NY. Our CEO, Mike Servello, gave them a tour of Compassion Coalition and Bargain Grocery, sharing our history and mission. Compassion Coalition has been a pillar of support in our community, providing essential services… [Read More]

Compassion Coalition Announces Collaboration with Koinonia Primary Care in Albany

Compassion Coalition is excited to announce the opening of Bargain Grocery Troy and our new initiative to build relationships and collaborations with non-profits in the Capital Region. This expansion marks a significant step in our mission to support communities through affordable groceries and charitable partnerships. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Bob Paeglow,… [Read More]