We’re incredibly grateful to share that the Little Falls Pool Fundraiser has now raised $69,343 from supporters across 14 states.

This kind of support speaks volumes. The pool is more than a place to swim. It’s where summers happen for so many families in our community.

We want to extend our sincere thanks to the many individuals, families, and businesses who have stepped forward to make this possible:

• Barbara and Robert Albrecht

• Beverly Alwine

• Jeremy Austin

• Carrig Bart

• Louis Baum Jr.

• Christina Brown

• Janine Caswell

• Richard and Chris Cecconi

• Peter Cecconi

• Kelly Grcic, Chickweed Boutique

• Heidi Cochran

• Timothy and Paige Colonnese

• Keith and Norma Christman

• Rose Crews

• Susan Enders-Finkst

• John Frazier

• Keila Frederick

• Stan and Barbara Gaworecki

• Geraty Pools and Spa, Inc.

• Jeff and Pat Gressler

• Kim Kelley

• Clarence and Joan Kohn

• Debra Kuehnle

• Ray Lenarcic

• Lawrence Masle

• Allison Maricle

• Mary Marietta

• Mark Moretti

• Owen and Family Morotti

• Will and Joane Morotti

• Deborah Morris

• Jill Mosher

• Philip and Mary Mueller

• Jean Mihevc

• Kathleen and Robert Mocko

• Heather O’Leary

• Gale and Michael Potter

• Marlene Quatrino

• Dave Raiello

• Leta Resolve

• Celene Rogers

• Mark and Rita Rose

• Julie Scarano and Family

• Dominic Scarano

• Fred and Gail Scarano

• Ann Santry

• Marianne Sgarlata

• Matthew Skinner

• Abby Slabe

• Jennifer Slabe

• Delana Spaulding

• Georgia Tucci

• Nancy Tucker – Felingo

• Kathleen Visconti

• Michael Vittiglio

• Andrienne Watson

• Eileen Welpe

• Sarah Wilcox- Adelman

• Kathy Wilkinson

• Janet Wren

• Patricia Wright

• Andrea Zuis

• Mary Zoller

• Lynn Kasner Morgan

• John Maurice

• Cynthia McCaw

• The Little Falls Historical Museum

We still have work to do, but the momentum is strong. Every contribution helps support the City’s efforts to open the pool for the 2026 season and keep it available for our community.

I also want to share an update from Mayor Kauffman. The City is making every effort to open the pool this year. That said, there are no guarantees, especially if additional issues are discovered during the opening process that were not previously identified.

At Next, we take our responsibility as stewards of your donations seriously. We are committed to transparency and will continue to keep you informed every step of the way.

If for any reason the pool is unable to open, donors will have the option to receive a refund or have their contribution applied toward next season.

Let’s keep this going to our $130,000 goal and keep summer alive for the kids!

If you have been considering giving, now is the time.

Let’s finish this together: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/herkimer-next-inc/save-summer-for-our-children