News and Events

We were happy to return to Ma’s house in Southampton New York on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation. Our funds will be used to support the Hamptons Art Camp, promoting art and diversity for children in the community and underserved children.

We were happy to return to Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery in Southampton, NY with Grant funds to support their mission to advance Southampton Town’s rich maritime history with modern practices of sustainable aquaculture and ecological stewardship of town waters. They achieve this by growing shellfish, which are used to seed local bays, restore shellfish populations and improve water quality; and by promoting aquaculture through education and experiential opportunities.

We were happy to return to Quogue Wildlife Refuge in Quogue New York. Our Grant funds will be used to help improve the 300 acres of natural habitats that support native wildlife, 7 miles of nature trails.

We were happy to fulfill a Grant request to Brighton Food Cupboard, Jewish Family Services of Rochester. JFS has been in existence in Rochester, NY, for over 100 years. JFS empowers Jewish and non-Jewish individuals, families, and communities to thrive by providing a wide array of programs and services built upon the traditions of dignity, kindness and tikkun olam – improving the world.

We were happy to return to the Center for Youth to provide Grant funding to support their Safe Harbor program. The Safe Harbor Program provides direct services to young, predominantly female victims of trafficking.

Today we presented a check to Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons in Jamesport New York. Our Grant funds will be used to help overall support and treatment of indigenous turtles in need of help. They have a whole house dedicated to the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, and storage of many species of turtles.

We were happy to again present Grant funding to Comfort Food Community. Our funds will be used to help hire staff and purchase key equipment for food storage and distribution essential to CFC programs.

We were happy to return to Doylestown hospital’s new Cardiac Pavilion in Doylestown Pennsylvania. The new “Lichtman Art Gallery” on the second floor will display various works of art from local artists. These pieces will serve as art therapy for the patients. One of the first paintings to be hung is of one of Marilyn Lichtman’s favorite dogs which was painted by a local artist. This painting was presented to the hospital on a permanent loan basis.

We were happy to return to Solebury Township Police Department to present Grant funds to support them procuring several pieces of equipment to assist in their effective response to issues and incidents in their township.