Honoring Graig Zappia: Community Partner of the Year

We are proud to share that Graig Zappia, a member of our litigation team, has been named the 2026 Community Partner of the Year by the South End Children’s Cafe. He will be recognized at the organization’s 10th Annual Recipe for Success event, themed “A Night of Impact: Growing Together.”

This award is given to individuals who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to the South End Children’s Cafe and its mission. Graig is being honored for years of dedicated support, guidance, and involvement that have helped the organization grow and continue its vital work in the Capital Region community.

About the South End Children’s Cafe

The South End Children’s Cafe is a community-centered organization serving Albany’s South End neighborhood. Its programs focus on youth development, nutrition, and family support — providing resources and opportunities that help children and families in need build stronger futures. The Recipe for Success event is the organization’s signature annual fundraiser, bringing together community members, supporters, and honorees to celebrate shared impact.

Service as a Core Value

For more than a century, our firm has been rooted in the Capital Region — not just as a place of business, but as an active participant in the communities we serve. That tradition is lived out through the work of our attorneys and staff, who bring the same commitment to the people and organizations around them that they bring to their clients.

Graig’s recognition by the South End Children’s Cafe reflects that commitment in action. His sustained involvement with the organization over the years — lending time, counsel, and dedication to its leadership and growth — exemplifies what it means to be a true community partner.

We congratulate Graig on this well-deserved recognition and thank the South End Children’s Cafe for the meaningful work it does each day on behalf of Albany’s families and youth.

To read Graigs bio or to contact him, visit oalaw.com.

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