Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, partnered with the Saranac Lake Youth Center to provide hygiene kits and seasonal clothing for area teens in need.
Saranac Lake Youth Center provides a healthy, substance free, supervised environment for teenagers in grades six through 12 throughout the Saranac Lake School District, and offers programs which develop social skills, personal growth and responsibility in a fun and supportive atmosphere. In the 2021/2022 school year, more than 175 individual students benefited from the Center’s services, representing several thousand visits to the Center throughout the year. The Center is currently in the middle of a capital campaign to build a larger, permanent space for local teens.
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“Suburban Propane is proud to support the Saranac Lake Youth Center’s mission to help local students on their path to becoming responsible, productive adults through activities and community service,” said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane. “As a strong supporter of community initiatives across the nation, particularly those that impact children and families, we understand the critical need these important non-profits fill.”
Items for the hygiene kits which include soap, deodorant, shampoo, feminine care, razors, shaving cream and other items, and articles of seasonal clothing that include shorts, tees, socks, sweatshirts, pants and jackets were purchased from local merchants. As an added bonus, Adirondack Farms, based in Peru, New York, provided sunglasses for the kits.
“Many of our youth find it difficult to acquire personal hygiene items and seasonally-appropriate clothing, especially when school is not in session,” said Aleacia Landon, Executive Director of the Saranac Lake Youth Center. “We are so grateful to partner with Suburban Propane through their SuburbanCares initiative to help our kids get these basic necessities at no cost to the families.”
The partnership is part of the company’s SuburbanCares initiative which is dedicated to supporting community efforts across the United States. Recently, SuburbanCares has undertaken charitable endeavors in numerous underserved communities including Helena, MT; Charlotte, NC; Lewes, DE; San Diego, CA; Albany, NY; Dayton, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Santa Fe, NM; Santa Rosa, CA; Columbia and Charleston, SC; New Brunswick, NJ; and has fed healthcare professionals in some of the most COVID-19 affected regions in the nation, including Florida, California, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C.