News and events
Grant Award
08/11/2020
Today we supported INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK, located at the Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen in Hempstead, NY. As a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization, The INN provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness and profound poverty. They partner with those in need in a dignified and respectful manner to help them achieve self-sufficiency. Pictured are Iris Brull, Robert Brull, President of The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, Jean Kelly, INN Executive Director and Robert Kammerer, INN Board Member. To find out how you too can help, please visit https://the-inn.org/
Grant Award
08/11/2020
Today we supported GLEN COVE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB with a well-deserved grant. Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club at Lincoln House has been serving the community since 1903. The Mission of the Club is to provide a safe and caring environment that will inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens. Pictured are Robert Brull, President of The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation and Franca Trunzo Chunga, Executive Director. Find out how you can help by visiting them at https://www.glencovebgc.org/
Grant Award
08/07/2020
Today we happily supported FOODLINK, whose mission is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. Pictured are Rich Yarmel, Secretary for The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation and Julia Tedesco, President & CEO, and Julie Burke, Director of Development. For more than 40 years, Foodlink has leveraged the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities in Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. Through good stewardship, innovation and collaboration, Foodlink mobilizes a diverse network of community partners to address both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity. Find out how you can help by visiting them at https://foodlinkny.org/
Grant Award
08/06/2020
We were honored to support THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Today’s grant was presented by Robert Brull, The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation President and his wife Iris Brull. Accepting the grant was Stephanie DerGarabedian, National director of Development, and Kerri Kaplan, President and CEO. The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research, focused on improving patient outcomes and making progress every day. Thanks to separate funding to support administrative expenses, 100 percent of every donation goes directly to research. You can find out more about The Lustgarten Foundation and the great work they are doing at https://www.lustgarten.org/
Grant Award
7/28/2020
We were delighted to present a grant to THE BLIND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, located in the Denver Metro area. Pictured left to right: Michael Scott, President of Colorado Hospital Association Financial Advisors, Mike Hess, Founder and CEO of The Blind Institute of Technology, Mark Vivien, BIT Board of Directors Chairman, and Elaine Hussey for The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation. The Blind Institute of Technology works to advance the professional opportunities for people with disabilities across the United States. Their message is that professionals with disabilities possess skills and abilities that corporations may have overlooked or have yet to discover. Their strategy is to go directly to the C-suites of corporate America to provide a guiding hand into a successful diverse and inclusive culture, with the end goal to being employment for those who are disabled. For more information, please visit https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org.
Grant Award
7/28/2020
We were happy to present a grant to FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS OF AMERICA in Englewood, CO. Pictured are Karen Aalund, Director of Philanthropy, CEO & President, Michele Ostrander, Elaine Hussey for The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, Irene Fobe, trainer, and Lapis. Freedom Service Dogs transforms dogs into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need. The clients they serve live with disabilities like autism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy (MD), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy (CP), spinal cord injuries, and more. They also serve veterans with post-traumatic stress (PTS). FSD has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach and life-changing work. For more information visit https://freedomservicedogs.org/
Grant Award
7/23/2020
We were very happy to present a grant to THE CENTER FOR YOUTH in Rochester, NY. Pictured are Dr. Elaine Spaull, Executive Director and Rich Yarmel, Secretary for The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation. The Center for Youth provides emergency, temporary & transitional housing, crisis nursery services, school-based counseling, street outreach and much more. They partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice. If you would like to find out more, please visit them at https://www.centerforyouth.net/
Grant Award
7/22/2020
We were happy to return to THE NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE to present another grant! Pictured are Jill Burkhardt, Senior VP of Development and Marketing and Robert Brull, President of The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation. You too can donate to this wonderful nonprofit by visiting https://www.animalleague.org/
Jill Burkhardt, Senior VP of Development and Marketing and Robert Brull, Foundation President
Grant Award
7/22/2020
We were happy to present a grant award to LONG ISLAND CARES/BAXTER’S PET PANTRY. Pictured are left to right: Katherine Fritz-CDO, Iris Brull, Robert Brull – President of The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, Rennise Adrion-Donor Relations and Paul Pachter-CEO of Long Island Cares. Baxter’s Pet Pantry operated by Long Island Cares, Inc. The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, which was developed in partnership with the Animal Relief Fund Inc. (ARF), makes free pet food and pet supplies available to pet-owning families in need. You too can donate to this nonprofit by visiting https://www.licares.org/
Grant Award
7/10/2020
We are so proud to have supported K9s FOR WARRIORS in their mission to rescue and train shelter dogs to be paired as Service Dogs for Warriors with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma. You can find out more about this wonderful nonprofit at https://www.k9sforwarriors.org.
Grant Award
7/10/2020
We were thrilled to fulfill a grant request from WARRIOR SALUTE VETERAN SERVICES. Pictured are Rich Yarmel, Secretary for The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, and Sankar Sewnauth, President & CEO of Life Transitions. WARRIOR SALUTE VETERAN SERVICES offers wellness services with individualized programs that specialize in treating a wide variety of trauma and related symptoms. They also offer all-inclusive supportive housing services, family and community support. We were honored to support this Veteran service nonprofit. You can find more information about them at www.cdslifetransitions.org/warrior-salute/about.
Grant Award
July 1, 2020
Pictured left to right are Amanda Chirco of ISLAND HARVEST, The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation President, Robert Brull, and wife Iris Brull. Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to people in need. Always treating those it helps with dignity and respect, its goal is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island through efficient food collection and distribution; enhanced hunger-awareness and nutrition-education programs; job training; and direct services targeted at children, senior citizens, veterans, and others at risk of food insecurity. Please visit them at www.islandharvest.org.
Grant Award
July 1, 2020
Today we were delighted to bestow a grant to LITTLE SHELTER Animal Shelter and Adoption Center; a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter nestled on six wooded acres in Huntington, NY, dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats and placing them into loving forever homes since 1927. Pictured are Dawn Lam and The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation President, Robert Brull. Visit www.littleshelter.org to make your own gift to this worthy nonprofit.
Grant Award
June 23, 2020
We are delighted to announce our support to THE NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE in Port Washington, NY. The North Shore Animal League is the world’s largest no-kill animal shelter and have been leaders in animal rescue and adoption since 1944. Through our Grant Application link, we were able to process their Grant Request in under 30 days. Our philanthropy is here to assist nonprofit organizations in maintaining their noble missions. You can continue the support to this wonderful charity by going to https://www.animalleague.org
President Robert Brull & Diane Johnson, North Shore Animal League America VP of Shelter Operations
FROM THE ARCHIVES
June 2018.
A photo of our Founder, Marilyn Lichtman, and the Chief of Police for Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA. Marilyn's generosity led the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation to fund a building for the Police Department, which included a lounge, lockers and showers for the officers. The Foundation also funded body cameras and their K-9 Unit.