NAIL BREAKERS KICK OFF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH POTLUCK LUNCH

It's a new year, and the Nail Breakers are back.

This marks the second year Partners + Napier has worked alongside Flower City Habitat for Humanity to build new homes for single women in the community. The Nail Breakers group will make home ownership a reality for Venita Brown, her two children, and her infant grandchild. The first build trip took place last Friday.

With an ambitious fundraising goal of $6,000, the Nail Breakers kicked off their efforts with Build Your Lunch, an agencywide potluck luncheon. Employees purchased tickets and cashed them in for a choice of scrumptious entrées, sides, and desserts.

Multiple area businesses also donated food to the luncheon, including Pontillo's Pizza in Victor, Leo's Bakery & Deli, Grill & Greens, Orange Glory Café & Catering, DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines, Cobbs Hill Pizza & Pasta, Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria, and Pizza Stop.

The potluck luncheon raised $600 for the cause. The event brought the Nail Breakers' total to $2,375 raised, although the group still has 60% of their fundraising goal left. The Nail Breakers are also planning a silent auction fundraiser on June 17, 2011, to auction off items donated by local businesses.