12th Annual Mark J. Palumbo Memorial Clothing Drive, honoring Nancy Premo

Posted On
January 16, 2026

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Premo Clothing Drive 2026

Jan. 27 through Feb. 28, 2026

In partnership with the Rescue Mission, CenterState CEO is hosting the 12th annual Mark J. Palumbo Memorial Clothing Drive in honor of Nancy Premo. This clothing drive was started by CenterState CEO’s late Vice President of Human Resources Nancy Premo in memory of her son, Mark, who lost his life Jan. 27, 2014 from hypothermia. Each January, she worked with local businesses and partners to collect warm clothing and gear to help prevent others from losing their lives due to exposure.

With an ongoing need in the community and more winter still ahead, CenterState CEO is calling on its staff, members and others in the community to join us as we collect donations of coats, boots, hats, scarves, gloves, socks and other warm clothing. Other opportunities to support this initiative through direct donations and online purchases are included below.

Ways to Give

Participating Locations:

  • CenterState CEO (Pike Block), 115 W. Fayette, Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
  • INSPYRE Innovation Hub by CenterState CEO, 235 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
  • Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 34 East Bridge St., Oswego, NY 13126
  • Beauty and Wellness Spa at Innovations
  • Bond, Schoeneck & King
  • Bousquet Holstein PLLC
  • CH Insurance
  • C&S Companies
  • Dannible & McKee, LLP
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Syracuse
  • Fleet Feet Syracuse
  • FustCharles
  • Hancock Estabrook
  • The Haynor Hoyt Corp.
  • Integra Discovery Services
  • Mower
  • National Grid
  • Sapphire Recruitment
  • VIP Structures

Special thanks also to Leadership Greater Syracuse Class of 2025 and Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co. for contributing to this year's drive.

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