Mary, Marie and Katie recently went to visit one of our long-standing Beneficiaries, 92 year-old Steve DePass. Steve’s family emigrated to the United States from Jamaica, enabling him to build a family and career in New York City.

The St. George’s Society of New York is excited to announce that our annual Scholarship Reception on February 11, 2025, was a tremendous success. We were thrilled to host current SGSNY scholars, alumni, members, and program supporters for a memorable evening of networking and socializing.

I am 48 years old and currently immersed in the luxury hospitality world, overseeing sales, marketing, and branding for high-end hotels.

Check out these top recommendations if you’re looking for things to do if you’re a British expat in NYC!

I grew up in Lytham St Annes (Northwest England....not far from Blackpool ;) and lived there for many years before spending 4 years at University in Bath…

Born and raised on Long Island, after living in Connecticut for several years I returned to Long Island where in 2006 I joined St. George’s…

On Tuesday 21st January, we hosted our Annual General Meeting at Diageo HQ, 3 World Trade Center…

We’re so pleased to have held the first (of hopefully many) virtual fireside chats  hosted by SGSNY’s Second VP Mark Aiston with British Historian and Author Adrian Tinniswood to discuss his book The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War.

Learn more about member, Ginge Calhoun!

Learn more about member, Jacqui Stafford!

On Saturday, December 7th, St. George's Society of New York hosted a festive and heartwarming event for 19 of our Manhattan-based senior beneficiaries at St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue. The day was an opportunity for us all to come together, filled with generosity, community spirit, and holiday cheer.

Learn more about member Sarah Turkavage!

Check out Andrew Ridgeley on Jimmy Fallon who accepted the Anglo-American Cultural award on behalf of WHAM! at the British Bash!

St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY) is pleased to honor Andrew Ridgeley, who will be accepting the award on behalf of WHAM!, at their upcoming British Bash which will be held on Thursday, December 5th at Edison Ballroom.

I was very lucky to grow up in Tunbridge Wells in Kent (about 45 mins on the train to the south of London).  Childhood was a pleasant mix of a busy provincial town surrounded by farms, fields and beautiful English country pubs…

Learn more about Alice Uttam and how St. George’s helped grow her personal network when she moved from the U.S.

I grew up in the North East of England and proudly call myself a Geordie. I first visited New York in 1985, it seemed to be a natural progression from London and it had always fascinated me.

We are pleased to welcome Simon Freakley to the St. George's Society of New York Advisory Council!

As Chair and Chief Executive Officer of AlixPartners, Simon leads large companies through the complexities of accelerated business transformation.

We were thrilled to host an event alongside our new partner, That Suits You, for our 2024 male Scholars! That Suits You is an organization that helps young people with little to no income  overcome the challenge of securing professional attire as graduation approaches and they begin the job application and interview process.

This fall,  we hosted our annual Scholarship Orientation at the Information Lab for our 2024-25 cohort of Scholars. We were thrilled to welcome a fantastic turnout of 22 Scholars.