Updates

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.

Meet Steven Brown: our member spotlight! Learn more about our members and why they decided to join SGSNY!

St. George’s Society of New York recently hosted a heartwarming afternoon social event for our Brooklyn-based senior beneficiaries.

Meet Victoria Hanson: our member spotlight! Learn more about our members and why they decided to join SGSNY!

St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY) is proud to highlight Kirk Persaud, a 2022-23 SGSNY Manton Scholar who recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Biology at Queens College.

Meet Pat Lucas: our member spotlight! Learn more about our members and why they decided to join SGSNY!

Graduation season is nearly through, and we couldn’t be more proud of the SGSNY Class of 2024!

Earlier this week, two of our colleagues Patrick and Katie had the pleasure of meeting the incredible Eden (9), her sister Tia (11), and dad Lee.

DeShaun was always expected to take the lead in his household. Lacking emotional support, DeShaun struggled in school and was on the brink of dropping out. Fortunately, he was introduced to the field of mental health and found something that he was truly passionate about.

We want to wish a belated congratulations to our new Board President, Marc Walby. Marc is an accomplished financial services executive with 25+ years of leadership experience on an international basis, and currently serves as an industry advisor to various financial services organizations and industry groups.

Elroy, a Jamaican senior citizen, who was disabled in an accident while he was driving a taxi in NYC, came to St. George’s when he could no longer afford his rent.

Last week, SGSNY hosted its first ever DJ Party with Society member Trish Mann, aka DJ Misbehaviour, and ten-year-old Alice who came to SGSNY through our Weatherstone Families Support Fund.

St. George’s Society of New York is pleased to share that it recently hosted current SGSNY scholars and alumni at our annual Scholarship Reception.

The Solieri family recently returned to New York to continue seven-year-old Arianna’s cancer treatment. The current phase of her treatment involves a series of short trips to New York from the UK over several months.

It was a cold December day, when St George’s Society held their annual Beneficiary Christmas Tea. The SGSNY team, along with approximately twenty of its Beneficiaries met at St Thomas Church to enjoy each other's company, share gifts and celebrate the festivities with carols and poems.

SGSNY was fortunate to meet the Solieri family on their first trip to NYC in December 2023 to begin the vaccine trial for seven-year-old Arianna.

This holiday season, SGSNY hosted its annual Beneficiary Afternoon Tea at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, which brings together seniors from the program and our volunteers.

Arianna Solieri, from Ware Hertfordshire (United Kingdom), was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma at age five.