Meet Our New Board Members

We are excited to welcome four new members to St. George's Society's Board of Directors. Victoria Hanson, Ricardo Hollingsworth, Rita Kakati-Shah and Marcus Rayner were elected to serve at the 251st Annual General Meeting.

Society UpdatesGuest UserFebruary 1, 2021Board of Directors, AGM

251st Annual General Meeting [RECORDING]

Members of St. George’s Society of New York joined us for our 251st Annual General Meeting held virtually on Wednesday 27th January 2021. The virtual gathering reported on 2020’s activities and successes as well as plans for 2021. A key item of business was to elect the Board of Directors including the incoming class of Directors.

Happy New Year!

Thanks to your support, we accomplished so much in such an unprecedented year. We look forward to seeing what we do together in 2021!

Society UpdatesGuest UserJanuary 1, 2021

Birthday Wishes from Buckingham Palace

HM The Queen sends her well wishes and good tidings for St. George's Society of New York's 250th birthday.

Miscellaneous, Society UpdatesGuest UserNovember 25, 2020250th Anniversary, HM The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II

Volunteer Spotlight: Dylan Radcliff

Looking for something to occupy his newly acquired free time and a way to give back amidst the pandemic, Dylan’s interest was piqued when he came across St. George’s Society New York on social media. Soon after, he began volunteering with the Society and has since worked on a variety of fascinating projects including what is affectionately called “The Stanton Collection”.

Miscellaneous, Society UpdatesGuest UserNovember 2, 2020Volunteer, Stanton Collection

St. George’s Society of New York Recognizes Zanna Roberts Rassi at 250th Anniversary British Bash

St. George's Society of New York gala pays tribute to the Society’s 250-year legacy of serving people in need with special musical performances from legend Sting and emerging artist Jake Isaac

Press Releases, Society UpdatesGuest UserNovember 2, 2020COVID-19, Coronavirus, 250, 250th Anniversary, SGS250, #SGS250, British Bash

Introducing Our New Executive Director

We are delighted to welcome Clare Risman as St. George’s Society’s new Executive Director. Clare will join the team on Wednesday 7 October 2020.

Society Updates, Press ReleasesGuest UserOctober 1, 2020Executive Director, Clare Risman

William R. Miller CBE KStJ

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of longtime supporter of St. George’s Society, William R. Miller CBE KStJ. Bill served as President of the Society from 2001 to 2003 and remained a member of the Society’s Advisory Council until his passing. Under his presidency, the Society founded what is now the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden—of which he was Chairman Emeritus.

Society UpdatesGuest UserSeptember 29, 2020Advisory Council, William R. Miller CBE KStJ, Past President

Sir Harold Evans

The Society is saddened to report the passing of longtime Advisory Council member, Sir Harold Evans. Sir Harold’s insight and guidance as a member of St. George’s Society’s Advisory Council has been instrumental to our continued success, and he will be greatly missed.

Society UpdatesGuest UserSeptember 24, 2020Advisory Council, Sir Harold Evans

Lady Barbara Judge CBE

The Society is saddened to learn of the death of Lady Barbara Judge CBE. As a member of St. George's Society's Advisory Council, she provided valued guidance on its growth, and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Society UpdatesGuest UserSeptember 2, 2020Advisory Council, Lady Barbara Judge CBE, Lady Judge CBE

St. George's Society Awards Scholarships to 24 Students for the 20/21 Academic Year

We are pleased to announce that 24 students from Lehman and Hunter Colleges will receive scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Society’s Scholarship Program serves as an engine of social mobility and equality for inspired but under-resourced students and now more than ever, they need our help. For all of our recipients, the award represents a chance at a brighter future.

Announcement from the President

It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Anna Titley’s departure as Executive Director of St. George’s Society of New York.

Society UpdatesGuest UserAugust 11, 2020Anna Titley, Executive Director, job opportunity

Rising to the Challenge for our Neighbors in Need

Social workers, Mary Lamasney and Julie Rosenberg, share how the St. George's Society community has risen to the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic providing a lifeline for our senior beneficiaries.

St. George’s Society of New York Named Digital Excellence Award Honoree at the 2020 NYSAE Synergy Awards

St. George’s Society of New York announced that it will be honored by New York Society of Association Executives with the Digital Excellence Award at the 2020 NYSAE Virtual Synergy Awards on 20 August 2020.

A First Step Towards A Brighter Future

St. George's Society team members, Eliane Abou-Assi and Hastings Hill, share an update on the Society’s programming and activities throughout the summer.

Office Reopening Plans

Now, under Phase Two of New York State’s reopening plan, St. George’s Society’s office is permitted to reopen. The safety of our employees and the communities we serve remains our biggest priority as we navigate a return to the workspace.

Society UpdatesSt George's Society of New YorkJune 30, 2020Coronavirus, COVID-19

Black Lives Matter

St. George's Society proudly stands with the Black community, our community—our beneficiaries, scholars, members and partners—in the fight against racism and injustice. We encourage members of our community to join millions in educating themselves, participating in the conversations about racial inequality and taking action to dismantle systems of oppression and working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.

Beating the Odds and Being Together Apart

Anna, St. George's Society's Executive Director shares another video update on the Society’s charitable programming and activities.

For Our Frontlines

In response to the ongoing global health crisis, St. George’s Society collaborated with a member of our Board of Directors to supply scrubs, essential medical attire and other personal protective equipment to medical personnel working on the frontlines in three tri-state area hospitals.

#GivingTuesdayNow… Thank you.

On 5 May—#GivingTuesdayNow—we celebrated the many people and partners that make our work possible. We shared words from our members and recognized the supporters who have championed our 250-year mission to help people in need in New York.