Established in 1988 by Max and Marian Farash, the charitable foundation has donated millions of dollars to Monroe County and Ontario County non-profit organizations.

Recipients for 2012 are:

· Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School for a veterans spiritual care initiative.

· Compeer for supportive friendships and community integration for veterans with social emotional problems.

· EquiCenter, Inc. to implement the Strong Veteran Families Program: Therapeutic Support for Veterans and their Families.

· Hochstein School of Music & Dance for a music therapy program at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.

· The Housing Council for veterans’ family programs.

· Loyola Recovery Foundation, Inc. for intervention, treatment, and long-term recovery programs.

· Nazareth College for a workshop series on “Coming Home from War.”

· Oasis Adaptive Sports for an adaptive sports program for returning veterans.

· Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. to support transitional services.

· Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc. for pro bono legal services for senior veterans.

· YMCA of Greater Rochester for a Military Family Camp.