CBS News reports on our mental health services, and our May 15 community event at our Home of Integrated Behavioral Health.

Dr. Kristy-Lee Jean-Pierre, Senior Vice President of Mental Health Services, breaks down the importance of the day and the resources being offered, and the CBS team provided on-site coverage of the afternoon.

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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 music and arts program, which helps students, many of whom are in the foster care and child welfare system, find their voice and discover their musical talent.

The interview was followed by an inspiring performance, in which the Haven Kids Rock members sang one of their original songs.

Watch the interview and performance below:

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 Health Action Day on May 15. Senior Vice President of Mental Health Services Dr. Kristy-Lee Jean-Pierre discussed some of the critical services and programs The Foundling provides and shared how meaningful this funding will be to relieve the burden of cost of treatment for our clients.

See the full interview here. 

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 improvements, to better support the 5 men who live in the building. Leo, one of the residents provides Monica with a tour and discusses how living in the home has provided him with community, connections, and purpose.

Watch on Pix 11

Foundling President and CEO Mel Hartzog was selected as one of WorldCC Foundation’s 2025 Inspiring Women, a testament to her accomplishments in leadership in the nonprofit sector. This prestigious program includes trailblazing women across a variety of industries.

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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 write, “This month, Jennifer March took on a new challenge as chief advancement officer for The New York Foundling. March previously led the Citizens’ Committee for Children for 17 years, guiding the research, advocacy and engagement organization through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic while spearheading notable policy changes. In her new role, she’ll drive fundraising strategy and operations.”

Read more at City & State

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 with developmental disabilities, said a group home in Cypress Hills will undergo major renovations, thanks to $500,000 in funding allocated by State Senator Julia Salazar.

Salazar presented the check to the organization on Friday. It will cover upgrades at the row house at 8 Schenck Ct., which will include new safety and security systems, a redesigned communal kitchen and improvements to bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a new HVAC system, according to a press release.”

Read more at BK Reader

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 and operations. March comes to The Foundling after serving as the executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York for the last 17 years.

“No one knows this work or its partners in government, philanthropy and the corporate sector better,” said Melanie Hartzog, our President & CEO. “Jen’s leadership and expertise will help us finance and develop a new generation of programs that could one day change the lives of tens of thousands of families across New York and Puerto Rico. I am so delighted to welcome her to The Foundling.”

In a new feature, New York Nonprofit Media sat down with March for an interview to discuss her new role.

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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 on Friday after State Senator Julia Salazar secured $500,000 to renovate a Cypress Hills group home for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The half-million-dollar grant will enable extensive upgrades to the row house, including modernized safety and security systems, a new HVAC system, and renovations to bathrooms, bedrooms, and the communal kitchen.

The improvements aim to enhance the quality of life for the five residents who receive on-site support to live independently, access health care, and participate in employment and community programs through the work of The New York Foundling — which provides services to more than 1,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities each year.”

“We are so grateful to State Senator Salazar for securing funding that will make a huge difference in the lives of our residents,” said Hartzog. “These renovations will make this home safer, more comfortable, and more beautiful — and our residents deserve nothing less. Working together, we can help people with developmental disabilities reach their full potential.”

Read more at Brooklyn Paper

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 recognized Mel with a PIX11 Legends Award for her commitment to meaningful change in the communities we support.

Watch the full interview below:

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