Hudson Valley's nursing program currently graduates approximately 60 registered nurses each year who move into positions at hospitals, extended-care facilities and other health-related settings. In total, approximately 400 students enroll in the nursing program each year.
"Stewart's is committed to giving back to all our shops' communities. Educating and [image-nocss] enlarging the nurse force certainly makes for a healthier community. We are happy to help Hudson Valley in this mission," said Susan Dake, president of the Stewart's Foundation.
"This contribution from Stewart's is critical to Hudson Valley Community College as it takes a leadership role in the nationwide effort to expand nursing enrollment levels to meet the rising demand for well-trained graduates," said Ray Kimmelblatt, chief development officer of the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation.
The foundation is a not-for-profit charitable corporation, formed in 1983 to philanthropically support the college's mission. Gifts from alumni, corporations and friends are used to enhance programs, facilities and scholarship opportunities at the college.
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system.
In other company news, the retailer's Stewart's Holiday Match program for 2010 raised $640,000; with a matching donation, the total raised was $1.28 million for local children's organizations. Since 1986, Stewart's Shops and its customers have raised more than $13.5 million with the annual Holiday Match program.
The goal of Holiday Match is to encourage individual giving and broaden the base of support for local charities. Stewart's Holiday Match is a 501c3 foundation; all donations are tax-deductible. Stewart's accepts funds from groups or businesses, but only matches individual donations.
Stewart's Shops is an employee- and family-owned convenience store chain based in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Stewart's is known for milk, ice cream, coffee, food to go, gasoline and more. There are 328 Stewart's Shops located in more than 30 counties across upstate New York and southern Vermont.
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