We are pleased to announce that 24 students from Lehman and Hunter Colleges will receive scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Society’s Scholarship Program serves as an engine of social mobility and equality for inspired but under-resourced students and now more than ever, they need our help. For all of our recipients, the award represents a chance at a brighter future.

St. George’s Society Board member, Mark Aiston, was saddened when he had to cancel his 60th birthday celebrations because of social distancing measures in place during the pandemic. But then he “turned a disappointing situation into something hopeful” when he asked his friends and family to donate to St. George’s Society in lieu of gifts raising over $1200 for The Weatherstone Families Support Fund.

It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Anna Titley’s departure as Executive Director of St. George’s Society of New York.

Social workers, Mary Lamasney and Julie Rosenberg, share how the St. George's Society community has risen to the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic providing a lifeline for our senior beneficiaries.

St. George’s Society of New York announced that it will be honored by New York Society of Association Executives with the Digital Excellence Award at the 2020 NYSAE Virtual Synergy Awards on 20 August 2020.

St. George's Society team members, Eliane Abou-Assi and Hastings Hill, share an update on the Society’s programming and activities throughout the summer.

Now, under Phase Two of New York State’s reopening plan, St. George’s Society’s office is permitted to reopen. The safety of our employees and the communities we serve remains our biggest priority as we navigate a return to the workspace.

To help ease the lingering isolation of the pandemic, St. George's Society launched the Phone Pal initiative, pairing volunteer callers with our senior beneficiaries.  Volunteer, Yvonne shares her experience and how a baking snafu turned into an unexpected friendship. 

It is time for us to talk about race. In this discussion, our panel of experts explore how to have rigorous, honest and effective conversations about race. We hope to help members of our community build a capacity to broach these issues and develop useful strategies to continue educating yourself and others. Webinar held 25 June 2020.

Members and friends of St. George’s Society joined us for a virtual cooking masterclass with Jason Hicks chef and owner of Jones Wood Foundry NYC. Jason taught attendees how to make the best Scotch Eggs on this side of the pond along with a little bit of history on the origins of this popular British dish.

St. George's Society proudly stands with the Black community, our community—our beneficiaries, scholars, members and partners—in the fight against racism and injustice. We encourage members of our community to join millions in educating themselves, participating in the conversations about racial inequality and taking action to dismantle systems of oppression and working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.

Anna, St. George's Society's Executive Director shares another video update on the Society’s charitable programming and activities.

In response to the ongoing global health crisis, St. George’s Society collaborated with a member of our Board of Directors to supply scrubs, essential medical attire and other personal protective equipment to medical personnel working on the frontlines in three tri-state area hospitals.

On behalf of everyone at St. George’s Society, we would like to congratulate our Class of 2020 Scholars on their graduation. Although this year's festivities will look very different from what we anticipated, we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of these wonderful students.

The global health crisis has impacted financial plans and futures. The CARES Act gives individuals options to utilize Retirement Plans and IRA's to help deal with the economic impact of the pandemic. Todd Marschall CFP and Financial Advisors, Paul Babych and Corey Cresenzi, provide clarity and guidance on the temporary changes and potential options for charitable giving in this interactive webinar. Webinar held 14 May 2020.

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.

Award-winning consultants from Q5 lead an interactive webinar session designed to provide participants with practical approaches and insights on building resilience in times of crisis, engaging employees, and what you can do now to position your organization for success. Webinar held 5 May 2020.

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.

On Tuesday 5 May 2020, people all around the world will come together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities at the grassroots level. Will you be one of them?

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.