We are Proud to Support the Network of Charities that Give to CNY and our Communities

Big I CNY is proud to support many Central NY charitable organizations with the proceeds from our annual Golf Tournament. Over the past 18 years, Big I CNY has contributed over $230,000 to local charities to help them serve those in need. In January 2026 we gathered with representative from the 20 groups listed below to give them each $1500 and we learned about their mission and the work that they do every day here in Central New York.

If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved, volunteer or attend their fundraising events please click on the name of the organization (below) to visit their website. If you have a group to nominate for next year please contact Kathy Lawler at klawler@biginy.org.

Brady Faith Center

Providing spiritual care, meals and outreach in the Southwest neighborhoods of Syracuse.

Building Men

The program is all about teaching young men the value of being “A” real man….not “the man” to grow up to be men of character, confidence and give them a path to success.

Clear Path for Veterans

At Clear Path for Veterans, we forge deep, lasting connections with military members, veterans, and their families. By building a network of trust and collective support, we empower each individual to navigate their personal journey, strengthen relationships, and discover a clear, hopeful path to a more fulfilling future.

CNY Bear Team

They host events to raise money to purchase bears from Build-A-Bear for kids at Golisano Children’s Hospital. They also have volunteers who sew clothes for the bears. The Bear Team has brought over $14,000 bears to children since it was founded in 2011.

David’s Refuge

Provides respite, resources and support to parents of children with special needs or life threatening medical conditions where they will be refreshed, restored and renewed in their role as caregivers.

Erin’s Angels

Mobilize the community to provide food for kids in need with weekend meals, summer meals and ice cream!

First Tee Charity

A youth development program introducing the game of golf and life skills to young people.

Francis House

Provides a home and extended family to people with terminal illness so they can die with dignity surrounded by the unconditional love of God.

Griffin’s Guardians

Provide support and financial assistance to children battling cancer in Central NY, in honor of Griffin Engle and bring awareness to Pediatric cancer and funding for research.

Helping Hounds

We work to find forever homes for rescue dogs in the Central NY area.

Honor Flight

Flies Central NY military veterans to Washington, DC to visit their memorials.

Hugs for Hope

The Hugs for Hope Foundation is a non-for-profit organization created in honor and remembrance of our beloved Kathleen Patrice Hall (Motto). Our mission is to carry out the plans that Kathy deeply desired to execute; to support people going through the journey she experienced by sharing hope, faith, and love. Kathy was a grateful recipient of so many “hug” packages and messages, that it wasn’t until long she insisted on paying it forward to others courageously embarking on their road to a cure.

In My Father’s Kitchen

In My Father’s Kitchen, Inc. is a faith-based organization offering non-denominational and non-discriminatory assistance to homeless people through direct street outreach

Joseph’s House

Promote the sanctity of life and dignity of women by providing a nurturing home for mothers facing an unplanned pregnancy or homelessness.

Junior Acheivement of CNY

We work to help young people discover what is possible in their lives by connecting what they learn in school with life outside the classroom to gain a better understanding of how the world works and pursue their dreams.

Meals on Wheels

We organize, plan and deliver nutritious meals, nutrition education and resource assistance to people in our community unable to do so for themselves.

Noah’s Care Bags

Noah’s Care Bags goal is to help parents/guardians who are staying with their child in the hospital to take care of themselves and to keep a family together. We provide toiletries to meet physical needs, a candy bar to remind them to eat and a positive message for emotional support.