4th Annual Fall Craft Beer and Whiskey Festival Raises $13,000 for Liberty Humane Society

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Nov. 9, 2016 - PRLog -- With $13,000 raised for the Liberty Humane Society from over 250 attendees, the 4^th Annual Fall Craft Beer and Whiskey Festival was deemed as a huge success.

"As always, the community has come out, made donations and contributed to a worthy cause," said Bill Noonan, Senior Director.  "We appreciate all who have attended and donated.   We couldn't have done it without them."

Teaming up with the Liberty Humane Society, the Festival featured the best of what the area offers; from beer, wine and whiskey, to local culinary delights.  In addition, a Silent Auction was held, featuring donations from local Hoboken and Jersey City merchants, along with a Cornhole tournament; with 100% of the proceeds going to the shelter.

"I'm a huge animal lover and am always thrilled to raise money and awareness for the Liberty Humane Society" said Rita Gurevich, President and Founder of SPHERE Technology Solutions.  "It is a charity that is close to my heart."

SPHERE Technology Solutions and the Liberty Humane Society would like to acknowledge the following organizations for their generous donations:

·         902 Brewing
·         Annealing Healing
·         Arielle's Apothecary
·         Aviva Vino
·         Battello
·         Bloom Spa
·         Cano Physical Therapy
·         Castle Point Brewing
·         Cheap Maggie's
·         Chris Ginter
·         CKO Kickboxing
·         Cornerstone Pets
·         Cozy Cuts
·         Devotion Yoga
·         Dilli Junction
·         Empanadas Plus Café
·         Empire Coffee
·         Erin Oglesby Craniosacral Therapy
·         Fedway  ·         Filibuster Bourbon
·         Giovanni D'Italia
·         Hoboken Chiro
·         Hoboken Pet
·         Hudson Art Supply
·         Hudson Paperie
·         Hunterdon Brewing
·         Jaret Stuffed Cupcakes
·         JC Fish Stand
·         Jefferson Coffee
·         Jersey City Unleashed
·         Jersey Wine and Spirits
·         Kitchen Step
·         Little Movers Physical Therapy
·         Mr. Mustart
·         New Motives Hypnosis
·         New York Jets
·         New York Sports Club

  ·         Peerless Beverage
·         Pita Pit
·         Red Lotus Energy Healing
·         Regal Wine Imports
·         River Horse Brewery
·         Robert Bazouzi Salon
·         Roosters Men's Grooming
·         Shirl Parcon Wine & Sales Consultant
·         Skyclub
·         Talde
·         The Pet Shop
·         Town House Shops
·         UFC Hoboken
·         Up & Out Hair & Beauty Studio
·         Urban Coalhouse
·         Van Hook Cheese
·         Vito's Deli
·         Wonder Bagel

"This event continues to be one of the highlights of the year for LHS and the audience" commented Irene Borngraeber, Executive Director for the Liberty Humane Society.  "By engaging such a great partner like SPHERE Technology Solutions in this event, we continue to raise awareness, funds and secure some of our great animals.

More information on the Liberty Humane Society can be found at www.libertyhumane.org

For more information on SPHERE Technology Solutions, visit www.sphereco.com

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A specialized Systems Integrator and Services organization, SPHERE Technology Solutions (www.sphereco.com) is an acknowledged leader in the Governance, Compliance and Security field. Working with cutting edge technologies to provide concrete, business-relevant technology solutions as both project-based assignments and on-going managed services, along with strategic software sales and integration, SPHERE is the fastest growing, woman-owned technology firm in New Jersey. Based in Jersey City, NJ with a global staff, SPHERE has been engaged by numerous Fortune 100 financial, pharmaceutical, transportation, insurance and manufacturing companies in the US and globally. By creating expertise in the niche field of governance, security and compliance, SPHERE is uniquely qualified to add value to any organization.

ABOUT LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Liberty Humane Society (http://www.libertyhumane.org/) is the only non-profit animal shelter in Hudson County, providing animal sheltering services and animal control/rescue to the cities of Jersey City and Hoboken.  LHS served 3,186 animals in 2015 and believes that every pet deserves a second chance at finding a loving home. In February 2016 LHS had the highest adoption placement percentage for a shelter of its size in a national promotion held by Best Friends Animal Society. With the help of hundreds of active volunteers, LHS staff is dedicated to facilitating the best possible outcomes for the animals in residence at the shelter.  The Wellness Clinic provides low-cost health care to help keep local pets in their homes, and adoption counselors place thousands of animals in loving homes annually.