by KWilson | Jun 17, 2015 | News & Events, Top Story
Over the years, the John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation for Giving Back have supported a variety of programs and organizations that enrich and protect the lives of others. At the basis of everything we do is our passion for humanity – for animals, people...
by KWilson | Nov 3, 2014 | Blaze's Friends, News & Events
Doug Rodda, wildlife photographer, contributed several prints to the SPCA of Westchester for its 2014 Top Hats and Cocktails Gala in October. This prints brought in more than $3,000 for the SPCA! The Tortorellas would like to personally thank Mr. Rodda, and his wife...
by KWilson | Oct 17, 2014 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends, News & Events
The SPCA of Westchester’s The Way Home Program concentrates on enrichment and training for dogs that may have a harder time finding a forever home, with the ultimate goal of decreasing the average length of stay for long term dogs. Any dog that spends longer than 2...
by KWilson | Sep 8, 2014 | News & Events, Top Story
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation has been caring for the families of fallen and wounded special operations forces since 1980. In 2013, 27 Special Operators lost their lives, and 73 were severely wounded in combat, medically evacuated and hospitalized in the...
by KWilson | Aug 1, 2014 | Animal News & Events, News & Events, Top Story
The Tortorella Foundation continues to support Sali’s Farm by helping the organization pay for jackets and supplies to its campers and to help with the expenses associated with their first rescue horse, Badger, and their newest rescue horse, Chase! “I am...
by KWilson | May 16, 2014 | News & Events
Michelle Gilman is a first-time author and has just released her first book, What Grandma Built. Gilman, who was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has a Masters in Education, specializing in Special Education. A mother of two children and an admired aunt to many nieces...
