WHIPPANY, N.J., July 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners,
L.P. (NYSE: SPH), 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, today 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.
"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.
About Suburban Propane
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New
York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SPH.
Headquartered in Whippany, New
Jersey, Suburban has been in the customer service business
since 1928 and is 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 an investor in low
carbon fuel alternatives. The Partnership serves the energy
needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial,
governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through
approximately 700 locations across 42 states. The Partnership
is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment –
showcasing the Partnership's 90+ year legacy, and ongoing
commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility,
and reliability that underscores the Partnership's commitment to
excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting
the Partnership's continued dedication to giving back to local
communities across the Partnership's national footprint and (3)
Go Green with Suburban Propane -
promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and
renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and
developing the next generation of renewable energy.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit
www.suburbanpropane.com.
About Saranac Lake Youth Center
The Saranac Lake Youth
Center opened in 1982 and serves all Middle and High School
students in the Saranac lake
School District. It is open 2:30-6:00
pm Monday – Friday after school and for a few weeks in the
summer. The Youth Center is easily accessible from schools and
neighborhoods. Inside there are two pool tables, a ping pong table,
basketball nets, air hockey, computers, video games, music and a
full kitchen available to learn cooking skills. Daily free snacks
are provided which has encouraged the kids visiting to stay for
hours. There is also an abundance of board games and art/craft
supplies as well as lounge areas. Computer, video and music usage
is carefully monitored for appropriate content.
In 2019 there were 5,387 visits, representing 234 individual
youth. This means over 30% of the entire district's teen population
use the Center. The Youth Center is vitally important to the many
youth who are not involved in after school activities and many
regular attendees are teens from homes with financial challenges.
The Center's focus is on forming positive relationships and being
respectful and responsible.
For more information on the Saranac Lake Youth Center, please
visit https://saranaclakeyouth.wixsite.com/slyc
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