As lifelong members of the Tech Valley – Capital District region, George LaMarche and Andrew Safranko are passionate about giving back to their community in a meaningful way. The integrity and humanity exercised in the legal practice carries over into the ways they use their free time to support charities in this community.

Among the causes that the firm has elected to support are Operation Smile, which raises money to provide cleft lip and cleft palate repair surgery for children born all over the world; and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which is dedicated to raising money for the research and cure of all types of blood cancer, and improving the quality of life for families affected by the disease.  Learn more about LLS or Operation Smile and how you can help.

In the Fall of 2010, George was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Upstate NY/Vermont chapter of the LLS. In addition to his service on the board, in September, 2010 George ran a half marathon in Philadelphia, PA to raise money for the cause. In 2011, he participated as a member of the Team in Training through LLS and ran his first full marathon in Washington, D.C. in honor of a young child who is presently battling Leukemia. Additionally, George is a member of the LLS’s Man/Woman of the Year Candidate selection committee.

George is a member of the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Committee selection team and volunteers at the Leadership Institute’s program.

Additionally, he is also passionate about athletics and serves as a coach to both his childrens’ soccer and softball teams.

Andy’s community service includes his appointment to the Albany County Ethics Commission.

Since 2006, Andy has served as a member of the Congregation Beth Emeth Board of Trustees and is currently the Secretary of the Board. Andy also serves the Board of Trustees for the B’Nai B’rith Parkview Apartments, a low-income housing development in Albany, New York. Andy has served on various local golf tournament committees which support various local charities including the Ronald McDonald House, the Center For Disability Services, and the Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation.

Finally, the firm supports other causes including in the Coaches v. Cancer Benefit, and Relay For Life of Southern Saratoga County, each sponsored by the American Cancer Society.