Event raises $20,000 to aid Kelberman Center

The Negotiator Open Golf Tournament, sponsored by Crust Kitchen and Bar and Bonacio Construction and held at the Rome Country Club, has raised $20,000 for The Kelberman Center.

“We cannot thank Crust, Bonacio and all sponsors enough for teaming up to create this amazing golf opportunity for our community,” said Kelberman Center Executive Director Tara Costello. “We enjoyed some sunshine and a fun day on the golf course. Most importantly, the event raised an incredible gift for The Kelberman Center to help provide and enhance autism services for children, adults and their families.”

“It has been a vision of Bonacio and Crust to partner to create a golf tournament in Rome to unite community organizations for a great time while benefiting a nonprofit organization,” said Chris Destito, co-owner of Crust. “The Kelberman Center was a perfect choice as recipient of this year’s proceeds as they provide autism services to so many children, adults and families locally and we are so grateful for everything they have done for our community.”

“We are happy with this collaborative effort and the amazing result of having raised $20,000 for a wonderful organization,” Destito added.

The Kelberman Center provides an array of programs and services for children, adults and families impacted by autism in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.

“Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way on their journeys navigating autism,” the agency’s announcement adds. “The expert staff at The Kelberman Center empower the people we support with specialized, one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support and wraparound services, creating a fulling, life-enriching experience for people and families.”