#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.
Kindness Isn't Cancelled
The outpouring of generosity and support we've received is proof of that. Anna, St. George's Society's Executive Director shares a video update on our #Teafor250 birthday celebrations and our charitable programming during the global pandemic.
Membership Updates
In early March, we shared details of several changes to St. George’s Society’s membership admission and dues structure. In light of recent events, the Board of Directors has adjustments to the intended changes, which will go into effect this June.
One of the Oldest Charities in NYC Celebrates 250 Years by Honoring Commitment to Serving Community Amid Pandemic
St. George's Society of New York pays tribute to 250-year legacy serving New Yorkers in need by delivering care packages and rent subsidies to most vulnerable.
An Update Regarding the English Ball
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of St. George’s Society of New York’s 250th Anniversary English Ball. This difficult decision was made out of deep concern for the health and well-being of our community at large, and with the full support of our Board of Directors, our Presenting Sponsor, Aon, and our honorees.
Delivering hope and kindness | Responding to the Coronavirus
St. George’s Society continues to do all we can to adjust to the ever-changing news regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Things to Keep You Going While Social Distancing
As social distancing continues, we wanted share a list of resources to keep you going during these uncertain times and help navigate our “new normal”. Together we can get through this.
Our seniors need YOU
St. George's Society continues to provide economic and housing stability for our senior beneficiaries—an especially vulnerable population at this time. Now, more than ever, we are counting on your generosity to propel our work forward, just as our community has done, through good times and bad, for the last 250 years.
An Update from St. George’s Society Regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19
St. George’s Society Executive Director, Anna Titley has released an update regarding the Coronavirus disease/COVID-19.
250th Anniversary Launches with Members and Friends
Over 300 members, partners and friends celebrated 250 years of giving, community and service at St. George's Society's 250th Annual General Meeting followed by a cocktail reception to launch our 250th anniversary on 31st January at Hearst Tower.
Meet Our New Board Members
We are delighted to welcome four new members to St. George's Society's Board of Directors. Mark Aiston, Claudine Moore, Christopher St. Victor de-Pinho and Steve Wilson were elected to serve at the Annual General Meeting on 31st January.
Introducing Our New President: Frank E. Morgan II
Frank E. Morgan II was elected President of St. George’s Society of New York at the 250th Annual General Meeting held on 31st January 2020. Frank succeeds Philip Warner OBE, who has held the position for the past three years. We caught up with our new President to learn more about him and his vision for the Society.
The Society Awards 44 Scholarships for 2019/20 Year
Thanks to the generosity of our Pathways Partners and this year's Fund-A-Scholar donors, the Society awarded 44 scholarships to final-year students at Lehman and Hunter Colleges for the 2019/20 academic year. These students along with scholar alumni will have the opportunity to participate in our mentoring and professional development initiatives in the fall.
Generations Coming Together
In a continued effort to enhance the quality of life for our senior beneficiaries, St. George’s Society introduced a new initiative earlier this year: Silver Buddies, a pen pal program with students at the British International School of New York.
Introducing Our New Account Portal!
We are excited to announce the launch of a new system that gives supporters easy access to your own personal profile through an online account portal allowing you to view your donation history, update your contact information, and more.
Welcome Juliet!
St. George’s Society is thrilled to welcome Juliet Lamb to the office team as our new Operations Coordinator.
Meet Our New Board Members
We are excited to welcome five new members to St. George's Society's Board of Directors. Mike Alltoft, Peter Bates, Wendy Mendenhall, Jean Savage and Alastair Standing were elected to serve at the Annual General Meeting on 30th January.
Pathways to Scholarships
We are excited to announce the launch of Pathways Corporate Partners Program, our newest initiative to support St. George's Society's Scholarship Program.
2018 British Bash Honoree Announced: Bradley Wright-Phillips
We are delighted to announce that MLS legend Bradley Wright-Philips will receive the Anglo-American Cultural Award at this year’s British Bash.
A Decade of Transforming Lives
This summer, Lehman College hosted a special reception celebrating its 10-year partnership with the Society through the Scholarship Program. The event welcomed leaders from both the St George’s Society and Lehman communities.