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Another Combined Energy Services van has found a new life helping seniors at the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (pikeaaa.org). With almost 30 serviceable vehicles donated to local non-profit agencies over the last 8 years, CES is pleased to be able to give back to the communities we serve.

“It’s a privilege to be able to contribute to the communities that support our businesses,” commented Mike Taylor. “We commend the services that organizations like the Pike County Area Agency on Aging provide to residents and hope that this van will help make their jobs easier.”

In her donation request, Robin Soares commented the agency is non-profit, assisting and serving senior citizens of Pike County age 60 and older. The van donation will assist the agency in providing Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors especially during the pandemic increase in need. They currently serve 800-1,000 meals per week as part of their in-home delivered meal program.

Pike AAA provides emergent services to ensure the safety and well-being to seniors in Pike County. On a single day they may have to deliver durable medical equipment to prevent falls, emergent meals, move an older adult due to home conditions or domestic violence. Their needs are as endless as the services that they provide. Here is an example of the services that they provide:

• Case Management/Service Coorination
• Protective Services
• Personal Care
• Home Bound Meal Delivery
• Ombudsman Services
• Sponsor a Senior – as little as $15/week donation will cover the cost of a weeks worth of meals

If you would like to be considered for a vehicle donation, follow our Facebook page. We post all our vehicle donations there when they are available. 

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CES Donates Van to Pets Alive in Middletown, New York

Combined Energy Services and its subsidiaries have donated over 25 serviceable vehicles to local non-profit agencies over the last 8 years. From camps to animal shelter to veteran’s organizations, when a vehicle is no longer suitable to us, it can provide years of life and usefulness to someone else.

“We are glad to be able to give back to the communities that support our businesses,” commented Mike Taylor. “These organizations typically run on very limited incomes. Our vehicle donations have a significant impact on their ability to continue help others.”

CES recently retired several vehicles and offered one directly to Pets Alive. We discovered Pets Alive a few months ago. Mike Taylor  met with Executive Director Becky Tegze and Development Director Mary Ann Bopp for a tour of the grounds and explained their operation. At that time, we committed to donating propane.

“I was really impressed with their operation,” Taylor said. “They not only save animals but work with the most difficult to place – the ones that have behavior issues or illnesses – to help them get adopted.”

Pets Alive came and looked at the vehicles we had available. They decided upon one of the Ford F-350 service vehicles we had available. Pictured picking up the van is CES’s Ron Lindholm and Executive Drirector Becky Tegze from Pets Alive.

“This is a HUGE donation for us,” commented Mary Ann Bopp, Developoment director. “Before we formed our partnership, late last year, we applied for a grant for a new van. Unfortunately, we recently heard the grant was declined. Then CES came along! So all things happen for a reason!”

Pets Alive is a no-kill animal rescue, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, about 1 1/2 hours from New York City. Their mission is to improve the lives of companion animals everywhere by any means possible, including rescue, adoption, advocacy, collaboration, intervention, and education. They offer many programs to assist the community with their animals and animal related issues. Programs include:

• Adoptions
• Community Outreach
• Humane Education Program
• Hospice
• Pet Retention
• TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) of community cats
• Pet Chow Pantry
• And much more!

If you would like to help, you can call them at 845-386-9738 or visit their website at petsalive.org

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CES Donates All Heating Propane to Pets Alive in Middletown, New York

By donating propane for all their buildings we’re helping Pets Alive save money that they can better use elsewhere. You know that Combined Energy Services LOVES animals of all kinds. We support a variety of shelters & rescues across our service area. When we discovered Pets Alive in Orange County heated their buildings with propane, it was only natural that we help.

President & Chairman of the Board Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio, DVM met Mike Taylor at an event in Sullivan County. A veterinarian with Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC in Rock Hill, NY, Dr. Joe invited Mike to visit the Pets Alive location in Middletown. Mike visited with Executive Director Becky Tegze and Development Director Mary Ann Bopp for a tour of the grounds.

“I was really impressed with their operation,” Taylor said. “They not only save animals but work with the most difficult to place – the ones that have behavior issues or illnesses – to help them get adopted.”

Pets Alive is a no-kill animal rescue, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, about 1 1/2 hours from New York City. Their mission is to improve the lives of companion animals everywhere by any means possible, including rescue, adoption, advocacy, collaboration, intervention, and education.

Originating from a near tragedy, Sara Whalen founded Pets Alive after an abandoned Gold Retriever likely saved her son Adam. It has grown into one of the oldest no-kill organizations in the United States. It was one of the first retirement homes for NYC carriage horses and rescued horses from the racing and competitive show industries. Animals at Pets Alive include dogs, cats, and farm animals. Many of the animals at Pets Alive are older, have special needs or require special care.

Pets Alive offers many programs to assist the community with their animals and animal related issues. Programs include:

• Adoptions
• Community Outreach
• Humane Education Program
• Hospice
• Pet Retention
• TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) of community cats
• Pet Chow Pantry
• And much more!

“We are truly honored and touched by this amazing donation and new partnership with Combined Energy Services,” said Becky Tegze, Executive Director at Pets Alive.  “We can’t thank them enough for their support.”

If you would like to help, you can call them at 845-386-9738 or visit their website at petsalive.org

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Former Wechsler Pool Service truck to become mobile wood shop

From camps to animal shelters, Combined Energy Services and its subsidiaries have donated over 25 serviceable vehicles to local non-profit agencies over the last 8 years. When a vehicle is no longer suitable to us, it can provide years of life and usefulness to someone else.

“We are happy to be able to give back to the communities that support our businesses,” commented Mike Taylor. “We also encourage other local businesses to do the same.”

Typically, we post our vehicles on Facebook. The response is always overwhelming. Recently, we were looking to re-home a Wechsler Pool & Supply service vehicle. The Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVCVR) contacted us. They were looking for just such a vehicle to turn into a mobile wood shop.

The HVCVR works to empower our military men and women to live successful, fulfilling lives. The mission of the Center is to provide support for both our current military personnel while they are home and our veterans by assisting them with their transition back into civilian life. The Center offers programs that serve every aspect of the facilitation back into civilian life for a veteran – such as career/employment transition programs, financial literacy strategies, classes in social reintegration, substance abuse assistance and our integrative mental health programs. All are free to any participant.

The Center encompasses peer-to-peer programs such as our Wooden Boat Workshop, that allow soldiers to work together to build kayaks in the wood shop. These kayaks serve as a tool to heal through focus and creativity in a welcome and open environment. This is where the mobile wood shop would become a tremendous asset.

In thanking CES for its donation, Co-Found & President Kevin Keaveny said, “What Combined Energy Services is doing is special and truly appreciated. Starting a non-profit was a challenge to say the least.” Keaveny continues “We survive on the generosity of others; your kindness will help many veterans and their families in our community.”

If you would like to support HVCVR please visit their website: hvcvr.org

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