Annual Sessler Family Lemonade and Bake Sale

Sessler Family Fundraiser Teaches Kids the Value of Giving Back

Each year, the Sessler family organizes a community fundraiser at Seneca Lake Resorts with a clear goal: to teach their children the importance and impact of fundraising and giving back to the community. The event has become an annual tradition where the children choose a cause to support, helping them learn how their efforts can make a real difference.

This 2025 summer’s Lemonade & Bake Sale and Toy Drive benefited the Seneca County Christmas Committee, a local organization that supports families during the holiday season. The event raised a combined total of $1,200.00—from lemonade stand proceeds and a matching contribution from Sessler Companies—along with a donation of toys.

Donations were accepted by Coreen Lowry and Ellen Hughes (pictured below) of the Seneca County Christmas Committee.

“Thank you to everyone that supported this fundraiser.”
— Jane Shaffer

The Sessler family’s approach to involving their children in fundraising efforts each year is a hands-on way to pass down values of responsibility, empathy, and community involvement. The success of this year’s event reflects strong community support and a continued commitment to giving back.