Recent Posts in Community Involvement Category

Buffalo personal injury law firm Cellino & Barnes has presented the University at Buffalo School of Law with a $1 million unrestricted donation. In response, UB Law Philanthropy selected firm attorneys Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes for a cover story in the magazine's Fall 2009 issue. According to the article, the $1 million gift from Buffalo lawyers Cellino and Barnes is one of the largest cash gifts the law school has ever received.

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Buffalo Law Firm Cellino and Barnes has announced that their Community Scholarship program has reached a milestone of awarding over $125,000 in classroom scholarships. 

The program awards local elementary school classrooms a "scholarship" that can be used for school supplies, projects, and educational materials. The firm awards 10 scholarships each week to applicants that enter online through the Cellino and Barnes website.

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Cellino & Barnes has partnered with Derek Roy to help support Juvenile Diabetes.

Each time Derek Roy scores a goal during the 2008-2009 Sabres regular season, Cellino & Barnes will donate $1,000 to help fight Juvenile Diabetes.

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Through their Classroom Scholarship Program, New York law firm Cellino & Barnes is able to help area classrooms. Each week during the Buffalo Bills Regular Season, $250 scholarships are awarded to 10 area classrooms.

Ross Cellino visited Miss Glomb's 1st Grade Class at St. Joseph University Heights, Ms. Denise Reed's 4th Grade Class at Iroquois Intermediate, Mrs. Cannon's 3rd Grade Class at French Road Elementary, Ms. Kiersten Roberts' 4th Grade Class at Northstar Christian Academy and Mrs. Metra's 1st Grade Class at Francis Parker School.

"We are committed to the education of our young people and are proud of our commitment to the community," state Ross Cellino.

Each week during the Buffalo Bills Regular Season, Cellino & Barnes donates $2,250 weekly by selecting 10 classrooms to receive a $250 scholarship from Cellino & Barnes. The scholarship is to be used for classroom supplies and projects.

Ross Cellino spends time speaking with the children of several of the winning classrooms as he presents the teachers with their award. Mr. Cellino visited Miss Stahura's 6th Grade Class at Immaculate Conception, Ms. M. Carducci's 2nd Grade Class at Big Tree Elementary and Ms. Tricia Kawi's 1st Grade Class at West Hertel #94 School.

"The smiles we see and the thank you letters we have received make this program very rewarding," stated Ross Cellino.

The Cellino & Barnes Classroom Scholarship Program is in full swing. Each week during the Buffalo Bills Regular Season, Cellino & Barnes selects 10 classrooms to receive a $250 scholarship.

This week, Ross Cellino visited Ms. Stephanie DiPasquale's 2nd grade class at Southside Elementary, Ms. Jennifer Patterson's 2nd grade class at Highland Elementary and Ms. Dara Pierce's 4th grade class at Starpoint Intermediate.

During Mr. Cellino's visits, he takes the time to speak with the children and then presents the teachers with their classroom scholarship.

"I believe it is our obligation to support the education of our young people," states Ross Cellino. "We all want to see our children succeed and have a bright future."

Each week during the Buffalo Bills Regular Season, Cellino & Barnes selects 10 classrooms to receive a $250 scholarship from Cellino & Barnes. The scholarship is to be used for classroom supplies and projects.

Cellino & Barnes is committed to the education of our young people. Each week Ross Cellino visits several winning classrooms where he spends time speaking with the children and presents the teachers with their award. This week Mr. Cellino visited: Ms. Dana Santospirito's 4th grade at Kargebein Elementary, Ms. Andrea Nasca's 5th Grade at St. Margaret's and Ms. Lori Dimmer's 4th Grade Class at Buffalo Public School #17.

"The teachers are always so grateful and the children often send us wonderful thank you cards and drawings", stated Ross Cellino. "This program is rewarding on so many levels."