Seneca Nation Thanks Owl Homes for Donations to Seneca Sachems, Tribal Advocate Program
CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – Officials from the Seneca Nation and two programs that serve the Seneca community received a special visit this afternoon.
Representatives from Owl Homes of Fredonia, a leading builder of modular and manufactured homes, delivered donation checks of $3,000 for the Seneca Sachems Football Organization, and $2,000 to the Seneca Nation’s Tribal Advocate Program.
“Every day, we strive to provide services and programs that serve the needs and enrich the lives of every Seneca on our territories through every stage of their life,” said Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. “We are incredibly grateful to our friends from Owl Homes for their donations. Their generosity will help to ensure the continued strength of the Seneca Sachems and our Tribal Advocate Program, two programs that both serve important roles in the Seneca community.”
The Seneca Sachems Football Organization is a youth football and cheerleading program open to Seneca boys and girls ages 6-11. The organization’s teams compete in the Cattaraugus County Midget Football League at the Flag Football, PeeWee, and Midget divisions, with football and cheer teams for each division. In 2023, more than 70 Seneca youth participated on the Seneca Sachems teams, and were supported by numerous dedicated volunteer coaches, organizers and supporters. Board members for Seneca Sachems Football Organization, including Board President Charlie Scanlan, Vice President Dakota Snyder, Treasurer Keira Thompson, and Secretary Kortney Keyes, accepted the donation on behalf of the organization.
The Nation’s Tribal Advocate Program provides assistance to enrolled Senecas in emergency situations, including loss of income, disability, loss of home, and other emergencies. Services include minor home repair, emergency food pantry, and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) assistance. The program also offers referrals to all Seneca Nation members for the Weatherization Program operated by Cattaraugus Community Action in Salamanca. Kerry Kennedy, Tribal Advocate on the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory, accepted the donation on behalf of the Tribal Advocate Program.
“Owl Homes has been fortunate to develop a strong partnership with the Seneca Nation over the last 30 years in helping to address housing needs on the Nation’s Territories,” said Dominic Bellanti, President of Owl Homes. “As a Western New York company, we know how important the Seneca Nation is to our community. We also believe in giving back to the community. Supporting the Seneca Sachems and the Tribal Advocate Program is a reflection of our valued friendship with our Seneca neighbors.”
