Meet The Virdees
Just before of Reuben’s third birthday, his family’s world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. While he is now cancer-free, Reuben’s family traveled to NYC for clinical trials to keep it away. St. George's Society was there to make sure that the big city felt a little more like home.
Member Spotlight: Jennifer Stevens
Jennifer joined the Society in 2013 and is a Corporate Member through her firm Laura Devine Law, where she serves as Partner.
Annual Wendy Shadwell Tea with Beneficiaries
As part of St. George’s Society’s commitment to enhancing quality of life for our beneficiaries, we were pleased to host the annual Wendy Shadwell Tea at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue last month.
Member Spotlight: Marc Walby
Marc, originally from Wales, is a long-time member of the Society and currently serves on our Board of Directors. Support Marc as he takes on the 2018 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K alongside legendary athlete Paula Radcliffe MBE on 3rd November!
Gareth Jones to be Awarded 2018 British Leadership Award
St. George’s Society of New York in partnership with the UK’s Department for International Trade has announced that Gareth Jones will receive the 2018 British Leadership Award at the eighth annual British Bash at Edison Ballroom in New York City on Thursday 29th November 2018.
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.
Corporate Partner Spotlight: Mountbatten Program
St. George's Society and The Mountbatten Program have worked together since 2001. In that time, we have served as a host organization for over 15 Mountbatten Trainees, giving international young professionals the chance to gain full-time professional experience, study and live in New York City.
Lest We Forget: 100 Years of Armistice Day
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday is a chance to remember not just those who fought, but what they fought for. This year will mark Armistice Day’s 100th anniversary and there will several events throughout New York City to commemorate this special day.
Members and Friends Take Action for Team SGSNY
Much of our support comes from those who make kind donations, but did you know that there are many other ways you can contribute to St. George’s Society? Our Event Manager, Eliane Abou-Assi shares how she is taking action with Team SGSNY this fall.
Member Spotlight: Kushal Patel
From Croydon, Kushal is a Corporate Member through his firm Laura Devine Law where he is an Associate Attorney.
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.
2018 Annual Report Now Available
We are pleased to present the 2018 Annual Report featuring the Society’s activities and achievements in 2017.
Scholarship Recipients Selected For 2018/19 Year
Thanks to funds raised at this year's English Ball, the Society awarded 36 scholarships totaling $149,880 to final-year students at Lehman and Hunter Colleges for the 2018/19 academic year.
FUNdraising with our Mountbatten Committee
As the current St. George’s Society intern, Hannah Smith, leads the Society’s Mountbatten Fundraising Committee. Here she shares the committee’s progress and exciting plans ahead.
Meet The Austins
The Austin family’s journey to the Big Apple was a whirlwind to say the least—for 2-year-old Isla, it was a battle against the odds. SGSNY was there to provide a much-needed support network during their stay.
Beneficiaries' Spring Tea and Talk
On 23rd May, we hosted our third annual Spring Tea and Talk for a group of our elderly beneficiaries at Nord Anglia International School.
Meet Ahmed
When Ahmed immigrated from Ghana to New York, he saw it as an opportunity to pursue his dream of studying medicine. His scholarship from St. George’s Society gave him the reassurance and confidence to continue his journey to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Royal Wedding NYC
We were delighted to be selected as a charity partner for a private screening and champagne breakfast in celebration of the marriage of of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
NYC Royal Wedding Celebrations
As excitement mounts for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we thought it would be helpful to share some the festivities taking place on our side of the pond.
2018 English Ball Sets Fundraising Record
St. George's Society hosted its annual gala, the English Ball, on St. George's Day at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Thanks to the generosity of our guests, we raised a record-breaking $151,776 on the night for the Society’s Scholarship Program.