At Cellino Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we’re proud to partner with incredible people and organizations in the WNY community who share our passion for service and local pride. Meet the amazing partners we work with to make a positive impact.

Our Community Partners

Dhane Smith & Josh Byrne – Buffalo Bandits

About:

Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne are standout players for the Buffalo Bandits, bringing excitement to the lacrosse scene in WNY.

Connection to Cellino:

As proud supporters of the Buffalo Bandits, we collaborate with Dhane and Josh to promote local sports and engage with fans. It’s our way of supporting the athletic spirit that brings our community together.

Eric Jones – Caricature Artist, Pumpkin Carver, Ice & Sand Sculptor

About:

Eric Jones is an accomplished artist known for his captivating caricatures, intricate pumpkin carvings, and impressive ice and sand sculptures. His artwork adds a creative touch to events and public spaces throughout Western New York.

Community Impact:

Eric’s commitment to the community goes beyond showcasing his work. He frequently donates his sculptures to individuals and organizations, spreading joy and lifting spirits. From hospitals to community centers, Eric’s creations bring smiles to people in need, perfectly aligning with Cellino’s mission to support and uplift the local community.

Collaborations with Cellino:

Eric partners with us for special events, helping create memorable experiences for our customers and the broader WNY community. His artistry plays a key role in making our events more engaging and meaningful.

Sweet Buffalo

About:

Founded in 2016 by Kimberly LaRussa, a former community news reporter turned marketing and PR professional, Sweet Buffalo started as a blog and quickly became a platform dedicated to spreading kindness and organizing giving-back initiatives in WNY.

Community Impact:

Sweet Buffalo’s efforts include arranging special visits for children battling serious illnesses, hosting events with superheroes at local hospitals, organizing campaigns to support families and animals in need, and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes. Their initiatives have touched countless lives and brought joy to those facing challenges.

Connection to Cellino:

Sweet Buffalo Rocks was our 2023 Truck Wrap Contest winner! Sweet Buffalo Rocks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing smiles to children in need. Through generous donations, Sweet Buffalo Rocks provides gifts to brighten children’s days, partners with like-minded organizations, and hosts fun, free events for children. Every contribution, big or small, makes a direct impact in bringing joy to a child who needs it most.

Trainwreck Sports

About:

Trainwreck Sports is all about taking the power of sports coverage away from the corporate giants and returning it to everyday fans. Their motto, “this train never stops and our balls are in your court,” embodies their mission to keep the excitement and spirit of sports alive for everyone.

Connection to Cellino:

We partner with Trainwreck Sports to support grassroots sports coverage and engage with the passionate sports community in Western New York. Together, we bring the energy and enthusiasm of local sports to the people who matter most—the fans.

Sophia the Fierce - 2024 Truck Wrap Contest Winner

About:

Founded by 9-year-old Sophia Benintende in 2022 while in remission from Ewing Sarcoma, Sophia the Fierce Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making a difference for pediatric cancer patients. Sophia, known for her fierce spirit and philanthropy, inspired the mission of providing “respite, research, and relief” to support cancer kids and their families.

Community Impact:

Respite: Sophia believed in the healing power of nature and dreamed of offering private outdoor escapes for children and their families to connect, unwind, and create lasting memories. The organization currently arranges outdoor retreats for local families, with hopes of one day having a dedicated getaway house for pediatric cancer patients and their loved ones.

Research: Recognizing the need for better treatment options, Sophia the Fierce Inc. allocates funds to pediatric cancer research. With only 4% of federal research dollars directed toward pediatric cancers, their efforts aim to provide children with the effective treatments they deserve.

Relief: From financial aid for travel costs to uplifting experiences like game-day outings, the organization works with social workers to provide essential support for local cancer families. This relief, both large and small, helps ease the burdens these families face during treatment.

Collaborations with Cellino:

As our 2024 Truck Wrap Contest Winner, Sophia’s mission and legacy are proudly displayed on our trucks. For every tune-up completed, we donate $25 to further support Sophia’s goals, helping bring light to families facing some of life’s darkest challenges.

We’re proud to partner with these amazing individuals and organizations to help make Western New York a great place to live. Together, we’re committed to strengthening our community and celebrating what makes it special.

TRUCK WRAP CONTEST

One of the biggest ways Cellino Plumbing Heating & Cooling gives back to the local community is through our Annual Truck Wrap Contest. Each year, we host a contest that mimics March Madness. Nonprofit organizations are nominated for the contest and then added to a voting bracket where they go head-to-head with competing organizations. The community can participate and vote on the bracket throughout the entirety of the contest. The winner of the Truck Wrap Contest then has the opportunity to design a custom-wrap for one of our Cellino Plumbing & HVAC trucks. Along with that, the winning organization receives 5% of that truck’s revenue for a whole year!

2023 WINNER

This year’s Annual Truck Wrap Contest was another huge success! The nonprofit organization that came out on top was GiGi’s Playhouse. Their sole mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.

2022 WINNERS

Our 5th annual Truck Wrap Contest was another great success! For the first time ever, we had TWO winners for the 2022 contest – and BOTH were animal rescues! Ten Lives Club and Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue were the two finalists, and the Cellino Plumbing & HVAC team had a very difficult time deciding between these two amazing organizations!

2021 WINNER

This year’s Annual Truck Wrap Contest was another huge success! The nonprofit organization that came out on top was GiGi’s Playhouse. Their sole mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.

2020 WINNER

Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park was our 2020 Truck Wrap Contest winner! The Autism Nature Trail (The ANT) is a safe, inclusive recreational trail designed to allow visitors with autism and other developmental disabilities to push boundaries, explore new activities and develop skills.

2019 WINNER

Our 2019 Truck Wrap Contest winner was Animal Food Bank. Their sole purpose is to acquire food through support from both the general public and private entities and other resources in an effort to feed as many hungry animals as possible.

2018 WINNER

This was the very first year that we ran our Annual Truck Wrap Contest. The winner for 2018 was Wings Flights of Hope. The mission of this organization is to help people in need of free air transportation for medical and humanitarian purposes.