Buddy’s Bench Press is a self-publishing venture for books Ira authors and produces. Buddy’s Bench Press is a labor of love. All proceeds above basic operating costs are donated to non-profit organizations whose missions are confluent with the book’s themes and purposes or used to provide free books to serve individuals in need. Donations to date have been made to Hospices in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, California, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Donations have also been made to a non-profit art organization, public library and GLBTQ+ Service Providers.

 Ira and Nadine at the Buddy’s Bench book release party held at Arts, Letters & Numbers in Averill Park, NY