As Patch reports, “On Wednesday, October 22 The New York Foundling celebrated the success of its 10th Annual Fall Fête, raising over $1 million, the second-highest fundraising total in the event’s history.”
Monica Morales, who hosted our recent Fall Fete, gave our event a shoutout on her PIX11 show, Monica Makes it Happen.
Pix11 News reported about the Mets’ ninth annual MetsGiving Turkey Giveaway – which partnered with The Foundling this year to distribute turkeys in Staten Island.
City & State New York has recognized Melanie Hartzog, The Foundling’s President & CEO, in their 2023 Nonprofit Power 100 list. This annual list highlights the most notable nonprofit leaders who are strengthening the safety net and serving the New York community.
As City & State notes, under Mel’s leadership “the child welfare organization has been touting a number of successes, including a 40% decrease in mental health crises in the city’s public schools for students participating in a Foundling program and that 95% of students transitioning out of foster care have moved into permanent housing due to a Foundling program.”
The Staten Island Advance recently reported on the opening of our new Staten Island office, and highlights the various services provided in the location.
“This new space allows us to bring every one of our programs under one roof,” said Melanie Hartzog, New York Foundling’s CEO and president. “Everything is on site, and that makes a world of difference to the families who we serve.”