This October marks one year with Clare Risman in her role as Executive Director. She shares reflections on her experience, and her hopes for the future ahead.

After more than a year apart, we were delighted to host afternoon teas for our Manahattan and Brooklyn-based beneficiaries in September.

We are delighted to introduce Jessica Sims as the newest member of the SGSNY team! As our new Program Coordinator, she will oversee the administration of our charitable programming, volunteer initiatives and events. Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to Jessica as she begins her journey at SGSNY.

SGSNY Executive Director, Clare Risman sat down with Amanda Reynolds, Founder & Coach of Blend Associates LTd. to discuss their unique approaches to coaching and leadership team development, their continued partnership with SGSNY and how SGSNY members can take advantage of Blend's offerings.

We are pleased to announce that 25 CUNY students from across NYC's five boroughs have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Established in 2008, SGSNY’s Scholarship Program seeks to close the education and opportunity gap by providing critical financial aid and professional development opportunities to final-year students from historically underserved communities. This year’s cohort represents 11 Commonwealth nations and an exciting range of academic disciplines including nursing, anthropology, accounting, digital media and social work. Thank you to the donors and partners who made this year's awards possible.

Check out #SGSNY's Executive Director Clare Risman on The United States of Dramerica podcast where she talks about #SGSNY's history and the wide range of assistance we provide today, as well as what it's like running a charity during a global pandemic, how donors are treated like investors and ways of giving beyond just financial.

It is bittersweet to announce that Eliane Abou-Assi will be leaving her role as Community Outreach & Events Manager.

SGSNY Executive Director, Clare Risman and 2020 Scholar Jasmine Jackson sat for with BronxNet OPEN Host Daren Jaime to discuss the impact of SGSNY’s Scholarship Program for local CUNY students.

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and express our deepest sympathy to Her Majesty the Queen. Members of the SGSNY community share their reflections and condolences.

SGSNY Scholar and recent Lehman grad Sandesha shares how participating in the mentoring initiative transformed the trajectory of her life and put her on the pathway to success.

To help ease the isolation of the pandemic, SGSNY launched the Phone Pal initiative in April 2020, pairing volunteer callers with our senior beneficiaries. Volunteer Nichola Taylor reflects on her experience—one year later.

As the mother of two young girls, working and studying full-time, Victoria already had a lot on her plate. Then COVID-19 happened. Her scholarship from St. George’s Society of New York was a relief and reinforcement—putting her one step closer to becoming a social worker.

In a continuation of the changes to St. George’s Society of New York’s membership admission and structure, the previously proposed fees increase at the General and Patron levels will go into effect beginning 1 April 2021.

After nearly two decades in our office at East 45th, we are relocating to a new permanent home at 866 United Nations Plaza. While renovations are underway, the office team will work remotely, and we hope to move in later this spring. Executive Director, Clare Risman shares details on the decision and preparations for St. George's Society's future.

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.

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.

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

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

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”.

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