Abbott House

We are thrilled to announce that Blaise Gomez, lead reporter for News 12 Hudson Valley, will be the emcee for the 2024 Loving Arms Awards Dinner! Blaise is not only a highly respected journalist and a three-time Emmy award nominee, but she is also a fierce advocate for children, families, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her powerful reporting has earned her an Edward Murrow award, recognition from the New York Press Club, and the title of "Best TV News Anchor" by Hudson Valley Magazine for the last two consecutive years. As a former NYS foster child and survivor of both childhood abuse and domestic violence, Blaise's personal story of resilience, paired with her professional work, makes her an incredible role model in our community. We are honored to have her join us in raising awareness for the issues that impact so many of the children and families we serve at Abbott House. Please join us for an unforgettable evening on October 29th as we welcome Blaise Gomez as our emcee! Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gRJDPxN8

We were honored to have Senator Shelley Mayer visit our Irvington Campus yesterday! Senator Mayer got to visit our students, see the “Lotus Project” art installation in the Hall of Dreams Gallery, and tour the Abbott School Building with members of our Executive Team. Her dedication to supporting our community and empowering children and families inspires us all. Together, we’re building brighter futures and creating lasting change. Thank you Senator Mayer!

Registration is now LIVE! https://lnkd.in/gRJDPxN8 Join us for an inspiring evening of hope as we honor those who help us meet our mission, and raise important funds to benefit the children, families, and adults served by Abbott House. HONORING: James L. Kaufman, Barbara Sarbin & Something Good In The World, and The Shah Family

Check out the Rivertowns Dispatch spotlight on Abbott House's new President and CEO Justine Christakos! Or for a downloadable PDF, use this link: https://lnkd.in/gMQVn_S2

At Abbott House, our employees' health and wellbeing is a priority. We are proud to offer comprehensive medical coverage from Cigna.

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#TBT to our 2023 outing - let's make 2024 even better! With less than 2 weeks to go, there's still time to register your foursome or play solo. Don't golf? Advertise your business on a tee sign (100% tax deductible), take a chance with some raffles, or join us for a buffet dinner, silent auction, and cocktails! https://lnkd.in/etBNr9BD

Our golf outing is only 2 weeks away! Please consider supporting this important fundraising event for Abbott House and partnering with us in our mission to build lasting foundations for children, families, and adults with complex needs, and to empower them with opportunities for promising futures.

The Abbott House Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Justine Christakos as incoming CEO and President, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Christakos will be succeeding James L. Kaufman, who is retiring after serving more than 11 years as current President and CEO. "We could not possibly be more delighted by the appointment of Justine. She is the perfect individual to build on James's remarkable accomplishments at this venerable organization whose ultimate purpose is to help people help themselves," said Walter Montgomery, Chair of the Abbott House Board. "She is a model of selfless commitment to children, families, and adults who struggle with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From her beginnings as a dedicated caseworker to her leadership roles with critical impact on policies of treatment and care, Justine has forged better futures for people faced with challenges that most of us cannot truly imagine." Reflecting on her new role, Ms. Christakos shared, “It has been an honor to dedicate 32 years of my life to the social services sector, with the past eight years at Abbott House shaping my journey from direct service to executive leadership. This new position affords me a greatly expanded opportunity to champion the rights and potential of every individual we serve. I am eager to lead Abbott House alongside our remarkable team as we continue to carry out the agency’s 60-year-old mission of service to others.” Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Justine Christakos as our new President and CEO!

Abbott House cordially invites you to the 2024 Dave Wade Memorial Golf Outing at Pelham Country Club on Tuesday, May 21st. Join us for a day of fun + fun-draising as we support the children, families, and adults served by Abbott House. Early Bird pricing on ALL sponsorships through 4/1! Register today. Don't golf? Join us for a relaxing cocktail hour, silent auction, and buffet dinner later in the day. https://lnkd.in/etBNr9BD For any questions contact development@abbotthouse.net Thank you to our dedicated committee! Kristina Papa Christa Puccio-Gallo Scott Richter Marianne Oros RON FILANTE Len Mitchell Alan Wilensky Dolores Ramirez Pasini Michelangelo Giordano Kate Giscombe Brady John