Meet Lystona
Lystona's journey to becoming math teacher wasn't an easy one, but through hard work, perseverance and a little help from St. George's Society of New York, her dream became a reality.
April is Community FUNdraising Month!
April is a special month for St. George’s Society as we celebrate the feast of Saint George on the 23rd. This year, to mark the occasion, we have designated April “Community Fundraising Month”. From drink specials to office collection boxes, our community is taking action with #TeamSGSNY. Together we are making a difference.
Welcome Juliet!
St. George’s Society is thrilled to welcome Juliet Lamb to the office team as our new Operations Coordinator.
St. George's Society of New York to Honor Bob Dudley at Annual Fundraising Gala on 25th April
St. George’s Society of New York will award the Medal of Honor to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive at its annual black-tie fundraiser, the English Ball, on Thursday 25th April 2019, at Guastavino’s in New York City.
A Perfect Fit
Julie Rosenberg has been a social worker for St. George’s Society since 2012. Here, she shares how she first learned about the Society’s work and the impact it had on one of her cases.
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.
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.