News

Kevin On the Roof surpasses fundraising goal for local nonprofit

Kevin On the Roof surpasses fundraising goal for local nonprofit

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Kevin on the Roof surpassed his goal of raising $90,000 for nonprofit STRIVE Thursday morning.

Kevin Fitzpatrick has been on the roof at Patriot Subaru for about nine days in his quest to generate revenue for the organization, which supports teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities.

In all, Kevin raised $100,500 for STRIVE programs, surpassing this year’s goal of $90,000.

Kevin also says the nonprofit has limited resources and ways to support itself.

“When it comes to a fundraiser like this, if we’re not going to raise the money this way, we have to find another way because this is literally how we keep the lights on and provide the services that we do,” Fitzpatrick said.

For 14 years, Fitzpatrick has camped out on the roof of Patriot Subaru.

STRIVE now offers over 15 different programs dedicated to supporting the community, all with a common goal of providing opportunities for participants to become as independent as possible.

The nonprofit says those opportunities include social, educational, employment training, post-secondary options, and ongoing support programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or mental health issues.

Fitzpatrick himself is the program director for STRIVE U, which aims to teach 18-26-year-old residents the necessary skills to live independently in the community.

STRIVE U includes Community Living in an apartment with a roommate, Post-Secondary Education and paid work experiences.

Latest Headlines

2 days ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama

A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.