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

Alice Hayes, from Ireland is an incredibly energetic, intelligent, and joyous child. She was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of pediatric cancer, at eight years old.

Learn more about SGSNY’s new Board of Directors.

We asked Josephine a few questions about her connections to SGSNY and what encouraged her to volunteer as a Board Member.

It is graduation season, and we couldn’t be prouder of our SGSNY Class of 2022! Marking a 100% completion rate for the Scholarship Program this academic year, our 24 graduates have earned a host of distinctions and awards, and the number of postgraduate acceptance letters, scholarship awards, and employment offers continue to come in. We are delighted to welcome this esteemed group of students to our growing community of 440+ SGSNY Scholar alums!

It is bittersweet to announce Hastings Hill’s departure as Communications & Membership Manager on 3rd June. Hastings was first a member of SGSNY before joining the team in 2017, and has been essential to the growth and success of the organization. Hastings will be missed by the staff, Board, members and partners alike.

SGSNY is thrilled to announce we have reached our 250th Anniversary Appeal goal, with donations and pledges reaching $2.5 million over the course of a 3-year period.

During her NYC visit, HRH The Countess of Wessex visited St. George's Society of New York’s new office at 866 United Nations Plaza. She met with staff, members of the Executive Committee, scholars and a senior beneficiary to learn about SGSNY’s work. Additionally, the Countess unveiled a plaque marking her visit.

On a recent visit to Ms. Priya, one our senior beneficiaries, Manton Social Worker Julie Rosenberg was shocked to discover that this 71-year-old woman had been sleeping on a sagging cot every night. Julie shares how SGSNY helped Ms. Priya make her home a safer and more comfortable space.

David Drinkwater was elected President of St. George’s Society of New York at the 252nd Annual General Meeting held virtually on 25th January 2022. David succeeds Frank E. Morgan II. We caught up with our new President to learn more about him and his vision for SGSNY.

We are delighted to welcome four new members to SGSNY's Board of Directors. Udi Chattopadhyay, Hannah Gräfin von Waldersee, Dan Morris and Kay Nichols were elected to serve at the 252nd Annual General Meeting.

SGSNY Program Coordinator Jessica Sims manages the Weatherstone Families Support Fund. She shares her recent experience meeting one of our families, the McCaughans, during their trip to NYC for cancer treatment for 4-year-old Mollie.

Members of St. George’s Society of New York joined us for our 252nd Annual General Meeting held virtually on Tuesday 25th January 2022. The virtual gathering reported on the previous year’s activities and impact as well as plans for 2022. A key item of business was to elect the Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors was delighted to welcome SGSNY's Honorary President, Emma Wade-Smith OBE, British Consul General in New York, at a delicious whisky tasting event under the expert guidance of The Balvenie Brand Ambassador, Naomi Leslie. Emma and her husband John, joined us at our newly renovated office last December.

St. George’s Society of New York hosted our annual English Ball at The Pierre on Tuesday 26th October, representing a jubilant return to in-person events after having to cancel last year’s gala. The threat of the first Nor’easter of the winter could not dampen the enthusiasm of our community. The evening raised over $600,000 for our charitable programs with 200 guests celebrating the achievements of our 2021 honorees: Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, Paula Kerr-Jarrett, noted Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneur, and John Shannon, former Almoner of SGSNY. They received the Medal of Honor, Commonwealth Award and Order of St. George’s Society, respectively.

St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY)—one of the oldest charities in America—awarded their 2021 Commonwealth Award to Jamaica’s Paula Kerr-Jarrett, noted Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneur in recognition of her immense contributions to the Jamaican community. The award was introduced by former Jamaican Consul General, Geneive Brown-Metzger and Sir Richard Branson, via video, at the annual English Ball on Tuesday 26th October 2021 at The Pierre in New York City.

It is with the deepest gratitude and some sadness that we announce the impending semi-retirement of our beloved Mary Lamasney. Mary has been with St. George’s Society of New York for 13 years, working with over 500 seniors. Her final day as full-time staff will be 31 October 2021, at which time Julie Rosenberg will take over as the full-time Manton Social Worker.