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 Foundling’s Head Start program, which serves children and families in the early stages of life. Their song was just […]
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 importance of mental health during the holiday season. She discusses our array of programs targeting young people in foster care, attending NYC schools, as well as […]
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 our residences for people with developmental disabilities, enjoys the opportunities that The Foundling provides. Our person-centered approach assists each person in […]
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 it’s through community engagement and volunteerism, diversity, equity and inclusion, ethics and transparency, or philanthropy and charity. “Social responsibility is about leading with […]
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, which provides academic, emotional, vocational, and financial support for young people in foster care. With the support of Foundling tutors, counselors, and coaches, she successfully earned […]
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 people in New York and Puerto Rico, collaborated with the Amazin’ Mets Foundation to give away 500 turkeys to families of Staten Island. Read more at […]
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 to support The Foundling’s 40 programs spanning education, child welfare, community health and behavioral health, juvenile and criminal justice, and […]
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 industries from law and finance to nonprofits and the arts. “As president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit The New York Foundling, Melanie Hartzog has overseen […]
In a news report in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, NY1 Noticias interviews Delila Nadal, director of our Staten Island Community Partnership, and reports on the program’s weekly Free Market, which provides food and household goods for over 80 families on Staten Island’s North Shore each week. “When I was a child, my family and […]