Entries by Elefant Design
Join Team Foundling for the TCS NYC Marathon on November 6!
Since 1970, the TCS New York City Marathon – the world’s largest marathon – has been a source of inspiration for runners around the globe. On November 6, 2022, over 50,000 athletes will once again take to the streets for a 26.2-mile route through all five boroughs of New York City. While the lottery for general admission to […]
Fordham News: Commencement 2022 Honorary Degree Recipients – Bill Baccaglini
Bill Baccaglini, The Foundling’s former President and CEO, will be granted an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Fordham University at their May 21 commencement ceremony. He will also be the speaker at the Graduate School of Social Service ceremony on May 24. Read more at Fordham News.
The VisABILITY Project: Celebrating the Creativity of our Participants with Developmental Disabilities
In Fall 2021, our Day Habilitation participants were invited to join in a VisABILITY art workshop series to help develop their creative talents. Workshops were led by The Foundling’s creative facilitators, with each one introducing our participants to a different artistic medium – from photography to poetry. In the course of these workshops, many of our […]
NYN Media: Leader to Leader – Melanie Hartzog
In the latest NYN Media’s Leader to Leader spotlight, our President & CEO Melanie Hartzog discusses her new position at The Foundling, sharing details about her decision to leave the government sector for a nonprofit role, what the transition process has been like, and how to find a balance between preserving what is great about […]
The Foundling’s Dr. Akeem Marsh discusses his new book, “Not Just Bad Kids”
At The Foundling, we understand that many of the behavioral challenges exhibited by children and teenagers are often linked to past trauma, stress, and other environmental factors. In our Health and Behavioral Health programs, we couple personable and compassionate care with evidence-based therapeutic models to help children and families get on track for success. Based […]
City & State NY: The 2022 Above & Beyond
Melanie Hartzog, our new CEO & President, was recognized in City & State NY’s 2022 Above & Beyond, a list recognizing 50 remarkable women – including advocates, entrepreneurs, and other outstanding individuals – who are improving New York. As City & State notes: “Melanie Hartzog has deep roots in social services. Her experience volunteering with […]
Meet Christiane Palpant: Artist and Friend of The Foundling
The Foundling is excited to partner with Agora Gallery artist Christiane Palpant this spring. Christiane’s painting, The Journey Aglow, will be featured on the label of this year’s exclusive Foundling Rosé, and a portion of the proceeds from her current gallery exhibition will go directly to supporting The Foundling’s work. Christiane is captivated by the […]
United Airlines NYC Half 2022 – Meet Team Foundling!
For the first time, The Foundling has a team of runners participating in the United Airlines NYC Half. On Sunday, March 20, Team Foundling will hit the streets for a 13.1-mile course through Brooklyn and Manhattan. We have one spot remaining on Team Foundling! If you’re interested in running in the 2022 NYC Half, please […]
Youth on the Rise: Providing Life-Changing Mentorship and Support
The Foundling’s Youth on the Rise program allows young people in foster care to create transformational relationships with caring mentors – and create strong bonds that can last through high school, college, and beyond. The program is novel in a few key ways: young people not only meet regularly with their mentor one-on-one for support […]