Hit Records Helping Raise Money for Student Scholarships

Michael Speach '02 is dedicated to helping his community, and throughout the month of August students who receive scholarships from the OCC Foundation will benefit.

Speach is a distinguished graduate of Onondaga Community College, and the President and Head Chocolatier of the 104-year-old Speach Family Candy Shoppe. The centerpiece of his store, which is located at 2400 Lodi Street on Syracuse's North Side, is a colorful jukebox he had custom-made in California. Speach stocked it with his personal collection of hit records, and created a fundraiser titled "Quarters for Change." Customers pay 25 cents to play the song of their choice, and the money is donated to a different charitable cause each month. In August, the recipient is the OCC Foundation which raises money to support student scholarships!

Thanks in large part to a robust presence on the internet, Speach's Candy is sold in 49 states. Online customers can also participate in Quarters for Change through Speach's website.

If you are thinking about ordering a sweet treat, visit The Speach Family Candy Shoppe, play a few hit records, and help raise money for the OCC Foundation!