Albany County Correctional Facility for Childrens Benefit Inc

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Our mission. We support seriously ill children around Albany, New York State Capitol regent during their time of need. Philosophy. Children are special gifts and we will do everything in our power to support them during their critical stage in life. We are driven by the belief that amazing things happen when people work together despite the potential and individuals and communities. We are partners with our community in our mission and we couldn't do this without you! We are all volunteers from the Albany County correctional facility and our community. We are committed to our mission and guided by our philosophy and the compassion for the plate of our seriously ill children. Accfcb is a registered 501 C3 charitable organization. Website. www.accffcb.org. Eva Scotto was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease, an inherited chronic incurable disease. It effects her autonomic nervous system further causing her a gastrointestinal disorder and is legally blind. Further symptoms of this disease include poor growth, loss of muscle coordination, muscle weakness, hearing problems, learning disabilities, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, respiratory disorders, neurological problems and dementia.Eva was born 4 months premature on 12/4/07, weighing just 18 ounces. Eva is currently unable to attend school. She alternates periods where she is fed via IV or through a tube in her intestines. She will receive physical and occupational therapy when she is feeling well enough. She receives palliative care at Albany Medical Center via a team of medical staff. She has undergone 13 surgeries and 30 hospitalizations. Eva does not tolerate the heat or cold very well and has issues regulating her vital signs. She tires easily and is totally incontinent.$1347. Albany County Employees donated generously from their paychecks throughout 2024 - $260 for an 16 year grand total of $168,362 Thank You!!; Other miscellaneous expenses include: www.accfcb.org Annual Websites Fee- $56 ; ACCFCB meetings, Cell phone, Verizon Wireless, tax filings,office supplies, and miscellaneous fundraising fees ,and -;ACCFCB donations to other fundraisers-$3824 . Albany County Correctional Facility staff and Albany County Employees continue to be our 'Bread and Butter' supporters and we are so very grateful them and to all of our sponsors and supporters for which we couldn't do what we do without all of you!”