Cold Stone Launched a Program

A Wall, New Jersey-based construction executive with significant experience in the industry, Ted Vitale oversees commercial construction projects through his position as the CEO of Petore Construction and has worked with numerous clients from various cities, including New York. Outside of his profession Ted Vitale has also made charitable donations to several non-profits including Best Buddies International.

Through fundraising promotions that will benefit Best Buddies, Cold Stone Creamery® is partnering with Best Buddies® to support their objective of eradicating the physical, social, and economic isolation of the 200 million individuals living with IDD. Cold Stone has been the largest seller of high-quality ice cream, cakes, smoothies, and shakes to consumers across the United States for more than 30 years.

A special Gift Back eGift card campaign has also been established by Cold Stone Creamery in this endeavor. Cold Stone will give 10 percent of the price of each limited edition Give Back eGift card sold online to Best Buddies.

Two participants of the Best Buddies program created Better Together CreationTM in celebration of the fundraising. Mint ice cream, M&Ms®, brownies, and whipped topping are sold at Better Together Creation. Customers who donate a minimum of $1 will get double My Cold Stone Club® Rewards points on their whole purchase. Customers who are eligible for double points will redeem the points by entering a mobile number at checkout in-store or by logging into their rewards account when purchasing online.

What Is a Food Pantry?

As the CEO of a New Jersey-based construction management service company Petore Construction, Ted Vitale has worked with clients in different restaurant and department stores in New York and North Carolina. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ted Vitale has worked as a volunteer for the CORA food pantry.

A neighborhood food pantry is a service that helps people who are in need. It is managed by a non-profit, such as a religious group. Food is received, purchased, stored, and distributed at these facilities.

Another community organization, such as a food bank, can provide low-income individuals and families with access to a food pantry. A food bank is a hunger relief organization that distributes food to food pantries. Before accepting any food contributions, they must become an agency member of a food bank. The pantry must have enough freezers, refrigerators, and shelves to keep food. The food storage area used by the pantries must be clean and hygienic. Food pantries are dependent on donations from businesses, individuals, schools, and religious organizations.

RMHC Gets Grant from ACF

As CEO of Petore Construction, Ted Vitale has overseen major projects in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. In addition to his experience in construction management, he volunteers his time with charitable organizations. One of the initiatives that Ted Vitale has contributed to is Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which supports families whose children are getting long-term medical care.

In 2021, RMHC received funding from the Alexion Charitable Foundation, the social responsibility arm of Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The Alexion Charitable Foundation (ACF) launched in February 2020 with the purpose of giving hope to people with rare conditions. It awarded $2 million in grants to organizations with similar missions that include combatting rare diseases. RMHC was the recipient of one of the ACF’s grant programs, Rare Belonging, which specifically supports non-profit organizations that serve patients, families, and caregivers who deal with the impact of having or caring for someone with a rare disease.

The grant was given to RMHC chapters in France, UK, Italy, and Australia, as part of the charity’s Global Health and Wellness Initiative. With the funding, the organization aims make an impact locally, contributing to families’ treatment and psychosocial requirements

Carolina Tiger Rescue Sanctuary

From Wall, New Jersey, Ted Vitale supports several charitable organizations outside of his role as CEO of Petore Construction, a firm involved with New York and New Jersey projects, among other locations around the country. One of the organizations that Ted Vitale is involved with is the Carolina Tiger Rescue Sanctuary, a non-profit that saves and protects wildlife cats living in the wild and captivity.

The Carolina Tiger Rescue is the only North Carolina Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and federally accredited cat sanctuary. The Carolina Tiger Rescue Sanctuary rescues various cats and offers a platform that educates the public regarding the importance of preserving wildlife in their natural environments.

The Carolina Tiger Rescue Sanctuary organizes field trips, high school summer camps, kids camps, animal husbandry internship opportunities, and the "Kid for a Day" Adult camp. The organization also partners with the public to create educational opportunities for everyone. To learn more about the educational opportunities offered through the Carolina Tiger Rescue, please visit https://carolinatigerrescue.org/learn/.