Pleasantville Financial Advisors Join Effort to Feed Hungry Families

From Ameriprise Financial:

WHITE PLAINS, NY – June 17, 2016– Ameriprise Financial advisors and employees recently came together to help feed White Plains area men. Organized by financial advisors, Eric Nachman and Darrel Upson, the Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors’ team (of Pleasantville, NY) volunteered at Open Arms Men’s Shelter serving dinner to over 40 men in the shelter soup kitchen. This local effort supports a focus on helping the 48.1 million Americans, including over 15 million children and nearly 7 million seniors, who face hunger in the U.S. In Westchester County alone, 1 in 5 families need food assistance.

The event is part of the semiannual national days of service arranged by Ameriprise in partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. On June 17, 4,300 Ameriprise financial advisors, employees and clients will spend the day participating in over 250 events across 44 states.

Upson is pleased to support this organization. “Serving our community is important to us at Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors. Each June and November we participate in the Ameriprise Day of Service, closing the office for an afternoon so the team can work at a local food bank or other charitable organization. We began our partnership with Lifting Up Westchester’s Open Arms in May with a month-long food drive. Serving Tuesday’s dinner at Open Arms was a tremendous experience for all of us. We quickly connected with the guests and were struck by the commitment of the organization.”

“We are thrilled that the folks from Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors wanted to help feed and serve our guests at Open Arms,” said Paul Anderson-Winchell, executive director of Lifting Up Westchester. “When local companies get involved in community service, they are not only helping others in need in our community but they’re hopefully receiving a sense of personal fulfillment and demonstrating to the public, a strong sense of community service.”

About Lifting Up Westchester

Lifting Up Westchester (www.liftingupwestchester.org) is a 501 (c )(3) organization whose mission is to restore hope to Westchester County’s men, women and children in need by providing them with food, shelter and support- lifting them to greater self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. It is one of the largest social services agencies in Westchester County and has been fulfilling its mission since 1979 through the operation of eight community-based programs. The agency serves 4500 men, women and children each year providing 140,000 meals to the hungry and 28,000 nights of shelter to the homeless. For more information, visit www.liftingupwestcehster.org or contact Chris Schwartz at cschwartz@liftingupwestchester.org.

About Ameriprise Financial

At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 120 years. With a network of 10,000 financial advisors and outstanding asset management, advisory and insurance capabilities, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of consumer financial needs. For more information, or to find an Ameriprise advisor, visit ameriprise.com or contact the Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors of Pleasantville team here.

About Ameriprise Financial Community Relations

Ameriprise Financial is dedicated to utilizing the firm’s resources and talents to improve the lives of individuals and build strong communities. Through grants, volunteerism and employee and advisor gift matching programs, the company supports a diverse group of over 6,500 nonprofits across the country. Last year, our employees contributed more than 80,000 volunteer hours to nonprofits nationwide.

Photo 1: Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors of Pleasantville, NY, serving up spaghetti and smiles at Open Arms Men’s Shelter in White Plains. From left to right: Eric Nachman, Pam Wetherbee, Patty Hughes, Darrel Upson and Ann Herrero.

Photo 2: Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors team prepping dessert at Open Arms Men’s Shelter in White Plains from left to right: Patty Hughes, Darrel Upson, Eric Nachman, Ann Herrero and Pam Wetherbee.

Photo 3: Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors team ready to serve at Open Arms Men’s Shelter in White Plains. From left to right: Charlie Bevier, Director of Shelter & Homeless Outreach Services at Lifting Up Westchester; Ann Herrero; Pam Wetherbee; Patty Hughes; Open Arms Food Coordinator Demingus Chambers; Darrel Upson; and Eric Nachman.