In 2018, the Foundation planned for two Jennie Foundation Culinary Scholarships. The first was awarded in May 2018 to Jessie Gayle, but as the year progressed, we had no news of the second scholarship. We inquired to the Culinary Institute of America, where the scholarships are awarded, and were assured they were still evaluating candidatesRead more about 2018 Culinary Scholarship Dinner, Part 2![…]
The February Jennie Day meal consisted of Beef Stroganoff, salad, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. There were also heart-shaped brownies for Valentine’s Day, expertly sliced by our Foundation President. We’d like to thank Bill and Sandy Gifoli for their generous sponsorship of the February meal. We still have a few sponsorship slots open forRead more about Jennie Day February 2019, and other updates[…]
The January Jennie Day meal was one of our favorites: Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions, with Sauteed Green Beans and Carrots and Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert. We’d like to thank Barbara Smith for her generous sponsorship of the January meal. Thanks to your support, the Foundation was able to provide significant help toRead more about Jennie Day January 2018 and 2018 Summary[…]
The December Jennie Day meal consisted of Italian Sausage and Tortellini with salad, and homemade pizzelles and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. We’d like to thank Charlie Lynn and Anna Noel LePera (with a little help from their Grandmom and Grandpop) for sponsoring this month’s meal. We visited briefly with a father with three veryRead more about Jennie Day December 2018[…]
This evening we had the privilege of meeting Jessie Gayle, who was selected by the Culinary Institute of America to receive the first of two Jennie Foundation Culinary Scholarships for 2018. The CIA gives “Side-Towel Scholarships” to students who have financial need, to meet school and life expenses. With your help, the Foundation wasRead more about Jennie Foundation 2018 Culinary Scholarship #1[…]
Almost two years ago, The Jennie Foundation was formed to keep alive the memory of a young woman gone far too soon, and to do good in her name. To mark Jen’s 21st birthday, we are launching a “Pay It Forward” campaign, where we are asking Jen’s friends and family, as well as those whoRead more about Pay It Forward Campaign[…]
As we prepare for the March Jennie Day meal at the Greater Hudson Valley Ronald McDonald House, we’d like to take a moment to update you on the Foundation’s recent activities. First, we kicked off our Jennie Foundation Scholarship season. This year, thanks to your support, we have been able to double the number ofRead more about March update[…]
The September Jennie Day meal was generously sponsored by Jen’s aunt and uncle, Debbie and Don Martin. The meal featured homemade lasagna and Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad, and cookies and brownie bites for dessert. Thank you Aunt Debbie and Uncle Don for your support for this important Jennie Foundation program!
[Photos courtesy of Joe Golden] On Wednesday, April 19, we were honored to attend the first annual Red Shoe Awards, hosted by the Greater Hudson Valley Ronald McDonald House. It was an uplifting and emotional experience, as we heard the stories of the wonderful men and women who help keep the House’s doors open, andRead more about Red Shoe Awards – 2017[…]
Today, on Jen’s 20th birthday, news of our Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraisers on April 20 in both Wappingers Falls, NY and Langhorne, PA was published in two community newspapers, The Southern Dutchess News and The Beacon Free Press! Reporter Kristine Coulter stopped by last week to learn about Jen, the fundraisers and the Foundation’s mission and activities. Read more about April 20th Fundraiser in the News![…]
