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Our 2024 Fall Fête Was a Wonderful Evening!
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View ArticlePatch: New York Foundling’s “Fall Fête” raises over $825,000
Patch reports on The Foundling’s recent Fall Fête. The event hosted over 400 guests at its Fall Fête 2024 on Wednesday at Cipriani 25 Broadway in Manhattan, and raised more than $825,000, which will go...
View ArticleCrain’s New York: Notable Black Leaders 2024
Melanie Hartzog, The Foundling’s President & CEO, has been named to Crain’s New York Notable Black Leaders 2024 list, which celebrates Black New Yorkers’ success and advancement, spanning...
View ArticleStaten Island Advance: 500 Turkeys Donated to Staten Island Families at the...
The Staten Island Advance reports on our recent Metsgiving event. As they report, the 155-year-old community partner, The New York Foundling, which offers opportunities and programs to over 30,000...
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Thank You for Supporting Young People Like Venessa
With the help of The Foundling, Venessa completed college, moved into a beautiful home, and has begun her transition into adulthood. Venessa joined our Fostering College Success Initiative program,...
View ArticleCity & State NY: The 2024 Responsible 100
Our CEO & President, Melanie Hartzog, was named to City & State NY’s 2024 Responsible 100 list. This list spotlights leaders that exemplify what it means to be socially responsible – whether...
View ArticleHelp Kathy Advocate for Herself and Others
In addition to receiving housing and daily support through The Foundling, Kathy has had the opportunity to make her voice heard and refine her leadership and advocacy skills. Kathy, who lives in one of...
View ArticleBronxNet: OPEN – Dr. Kristy-Lee Jean Pierre Discusses Mental Health Services...
On the Tuesday, December 17 episode of BronxNet Community Television‘s OPEN, Senior Vice President of Mental Services Dr. Kristy-Lee Jean-Pierre, Ph.D, sat with host Kibin Alleyne to discuss the...
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Service Day and a Grand Re-Opening: Celebrating our John Cardinal O’Connor...
On November 8, 2024 underneath a tent in San Juan, Puerto Rico, an audience was filled with smiles as a group of small children took center stage to perform. The kids were all members of The...
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Help Young Children Succeed – from The Bronx to Puerto Rico
In New York and Puerto Rico, we’re committed to helping new parents and their young children thrive. The Foundling draws on decades of expertise to provide research-informed care that not only assists...
View ArticlePix 11: Monica Morales Honors Melanie Hartzog
Our CEO & President, Melanie Hartzog, appeared on Monica Morales’ Pix 11 show – Monica Makes it Happen – to discuss The Foundling’s three new supportive housing developments. Monica also...
View ArticleBrooklyn Paper: Cypress Hills Group Home receives $500K for Upgrades from...
Brooklyn Paper reports on funding for one of our residences for people with developmental disabilities, which will modernize the facility. “The New York Foundling celebrated a significant funding boost...
View ArticlePress Release: The New York Foundling Announces Jennifer March as New Chief...
January 22, 2025 (New York, NY)— The New York Foundling today announced the selection of Jennifer March as its new Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). For nearly two decades, March led the Citizens...
View ArticleNYN Media: Advancing a Long Career in Child Welfare to the Next Level
The Foundling has brought on Jennifer March as its new Chief Advancement Officer – a new senior cabinet position that will lead the Development team and expand the organization’s fundraising strategy...
View ArticleBK Reader: State Senator Salazar Secures $500K for Cypress Hills Group Home
BK Reader reports on upcoming funding for renovations for one of our residences for people with developmental disabilities. “The New York Foundling, a nonprofit providing social services for people...
View ArticleCity & State NY: The 2025 50 Over 50
Jennifer March, The Foundling’s new Chief Advancement Officer, was recently named to City & State NY’s 50 over 50 list. This list celebrates 50 distinguished leaders over the age of 50. As they...
View ArticleWorldCC Foundation: Inspiring Women 2025
Foundling President and CEO Mel Hartzog was included as one of WorldCC Foundation’s 2025 Inspiring Women, a testament to her accomplishments in leadership in the nonprofit sector. The list highlights...
View ArticlePix 11: Brooklyn Group Home gets a $500,000 Check for Renovations
Reporter Monica Morales of Pix 11 reports from one of our homes for people with developmental disabilities in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. The home recently received $500,000 in funding for renovations and...
View ArticleCBS News: The New York Foundling Awarded Mental Health Action Day Grant
During CBS New York’s Breaking The Stigma segment, lead anchor Cindy Hsu presented The New York Foundling with a generous $6,000 grant on behalf of Paramount, MTV and CBS New York in honor of Mental...
View ArticleTODAY: This Music Program helps NYC Students Find Purpose in Performing
Nef Jones, co-founder of Haven Kids Rock, our after-school performing arts program based at Haven Academy, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Tiffany Haddish to talk about this inspiring...
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