ACCESS: SUPPORTS FOR LIVING FOUNDATION

All charitable contributions to the agency are made to: Access: Supports for Living Foundation Inc.
Access: Supports for Living Foundation Inc is a separate organization advised and
guided by a volunteer Board of Directors.

The Access Supports for Living Foundation is committed to creating a future where people with special needs are supported by high quality services assisting in their ability to live fully, enjoying all our community has to offer. We do this with the help of funding from health insurances, New York State, industrial sales and contracts with counties and the federal government.  Tremendous need for services has exceeded the government’s ability to reimburse us for the services we provide. Our need for support to fill the gap is critical. The support we receive from generous donations and special events is an important factor in shaping our future and of every child, adult and family we serve.  This is our focused mission.

Access: Supports for Living Foundation Inc is registered 501(c)(3) charity.

Nicholas S. Preddice
Chairperson

Nick Preddice started his financial services career more than twenty years ago, working first for Connecticut Mutual, and later for Prudential. He found success early, and was appointed Managing Director at The Mony Group, Inc. in New York City. In 2002 Nick decided to take his experience and build a financial services business from the ground up with a singular vision: to “make a difference in the lives of our clients, the people we work with, and the community.”

Nick’s vision of a firm that focused on people, rather than products, envisioned an environment that would support collaboration with clients’ other advisors, and offer a level of service that was unprecedented. In partnership with industry veteran, Gary Sancilio, The Affinity Group, LLC was born. Fourteen years later the Affinity Group, LLC is a premier wealth management firm located in Albany and Fishkill, NY.

Nick’s philanthropic endeavors are many. He started 15 years ago when a chance invitation to a fundraiser for Wildwood, a school for autistic children, opened Nick’s eyes and heart to the needs of local non-profits. Today Nick supports a number of causes including Wildwood School, The Robert W. Preddice Scholarship Fund at SUNY Oneonta, Leake & Watts, Access: Supports for Living, To Love a Child, The American Cancer Society, the Heart Association, the San Miguel Academy for Boys, the Nora Cronin School for Girls, and Mount St. Mary College. Nick lives in Westchester County, NY, enjoys golf and spending time with his wife Lisa and his two sons.