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The Business of Giving Back

Troy entrepeneurs share the charities closest to their hearts.

LORI FRYE

The owner of Elite Home Cleaning (elitehomecleaning.net), is proud to support the Rochester Lions Club, part of a global network dedicated to vision care, youth programs, disaster relief and more. Serving Troy and surrounding areas, Frye and her team are honored to contribute to these vital efforts, making a meaningful local impact while helping strengthen the broader community mission (rochesterlionsclub.org).

LISSA PIETRYKOSWKI

The owner of Peak Physique (peakphysiquetroy.com), supports On the Wings of Angels. "We believe everyone deserves the chance to leave an unsafe situation and be given a chance to start over," Pietrykowski says. This inspiring nonprofit uplifts domestic abuse survivors by creating a sanctuary of connection, guidance and renewal — helping individuals heal, rebuild and embrace a future defined by strength, dignity and resilience (otwoa.org).

HOWARD BEATTY, IV

The owner of Howard Beatty IV Insurance Agency (hbivinsuranceagency.com) in Troy supports Susie Q's Kids (susieqskids.org) — striving to make a difference by supporting children and young adults who may be struggling emotionally, physically or mentally. By distributing comfort bags to children in a variety of situations, Susie Q's seeks to improve and brighten lives, and empower those in need with the strength they need to overcome their challenges. Says Beatty, "We like supporting them because we know it is for a good cause and that good people are the ones we are giving the support to."