Local 1102 Strengthens Community Ties with New Charitable Trust

This year, RWDSU Local 1102 took a major step toward deepening its community impact by launching the Local 1102 Charitable Trust. This new initiative broadens the Local’s efforts beyond the workplace, supporting community causes through fundraising, scholarships for Local 1102 members and their families, and donations to nonprofit organizations.

“The Trust allows us to give back in a deeper way,” said Roger Grobstich, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 1102. “It’s about supporting the communities where our members live and work.”

“This is more than charity—it’s about doing the right thing,” added Jack Caffey, President of Local 1102. “We’re proud to give back and make a real difference.”

To kick off the Charitable Trust’s work, Local 1102 held its first annual fundraiser on June 12, 2025, at the Salt Shack in Babylon, NY. The event drew a strong turnout of supporters and union allies who gathered to raise funds for causes that matter.

Proceeds from the event supported two impactful organizations:

• Island Harvest, a Long Island-based food bank committed to ending hunger and reducing food waste in local communities, and;

• PsychArmor, a nonprofit that equips individuals and organizations with education and training to better engage with the military and Veteran community.

Both organizations reflect the values of the Local 1102 Charitable Trust—standing for dignity, service, and solidarity with those in need.

The establishment of the Charitable Trust marks just the beginning of Local 1102’s long-term commitment to giving back. The Local plans to expand its efforts even further in the coming years, continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of workers, families, and communities across the region.

Learn more about the Local 1102 Charitable Trust at: local1102.org/charity