News 8 collecting donations for three local charities: Here's how you can help
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — News 8 is Putting Rochester First by supporting three local charities as part of our Founder's Day of Caring initiative.
116 Nexstar television stations across the country mark the company's anniversary each year during the third week of June by giving employees paid time off to volunteer for non-profit and public service agencies.
This year, News 8 is supporting three amazing local organizations: Open Door Mission, The Center for Youth and Willow Domestic Violence Center. We're looking for your help!
We're collecting personal care products here at the WROC studios at 201 Humboldt Street in Rochester. You can drop off any of the below items from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 as part of a live, drive-through, TV event. We'll be handing out raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of regular season Bills tickets four admission passes to Sea Breeze.
Toilet paper
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Feminine hygiene (pads/tampons)
Deodorant
Lotion
Body wash
Combs/bushes
Diapers
Wipes
We'll also be collecting donations all day Wednesday, June 18, in drop-off bins outside the station.
Thanks in advance for your support!
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — News 8 is Putting Rochester First by supporting three local charities as part of our Founder's Day of Caring initiative. 116 Nexstar television stations across the country mark the company's anniversary each year during the third week of June by giving employees paid time off to volunteer for non-profit and public service agencies. This year, News 8 is supporting three amazing local organizations: Open Door Mission, The Center for Youth and Willow Domestic Violence Center. We're looking for your help! We're collecting personal care products here at the WROC studios at 201 Humboldt Street in Rochester. You can drop off any of the below items from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 as part of a live, drive-through, TV event. We'll be handing out raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of regular season Bills tickets four admission passes to Sea Breeze. Toilet paper Toothbrushes Toothpaste Soap Shampoo Conditioner Feminine hygiene (pads/tampons) Deodorant Lotion Body wash Combs/bushes Diapers Wipes We'll also be collecting donations all day Wednesday, June 18, in drop-off bins outside the station. Thanks in advance for your support! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
