When deciding what to cook for the January Jennie Day Meal, Jennie’s mom did not hesitate: “We always do Sausage and Peppers in January”. And as it turns out, the Foundation prepared Roasted Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions, with Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes, in January of 2018, 2019, and 2020. We could not beRead more about Jennie Day January 2022[…]
We have some exciting news to share – the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley, the place we called “home” for over 50 nights during Jen’s treatment, will begin a phased re-opening this coming week! The number of families that can be accommodated will be limited at first, but the wonderful facilities andRead more about News July 2020[…]
On March 6, The Culinary Institute of America hosted a commencement ceremony for their most recent Associates graduating class in Hyde Park, NY. Taylor Hanson, one of the 2019 Jennie Foundation Culinary Arts Scholarship recipients, was a member of this graduating class. We were privileged to attend this wonderful ceremony, and to meet Taylor’s family,Read more about CIA Graduation and Jennie Day, March 2020[…]
On Sunday, February 23, we had the privilege of meeting Taylor Hanson, who was the recipient of the first 2019 Jennie Foundation Scholarship for Culinary Arts. This award funded a Side-Towel Scholarship at the Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park, New York. The CIA awards these Side-Towel Scholarships to students based on need,Read more about Meet Taylor Hanson[…]
This week we finished the 2019 Jennie Foundation High School Scholarship year by meeting with Hannah Goodnow at the Roy C. Ketcham Guidance Office. Hannah was one of the four RCK students to be awarded a Jennie Foundation scholarship, but was unable to attend last week’s awards ceremony. We were also were honored to attendRead more about 2019 Jennie Foundation Scholarships for John Jay High School[…]
On Wednesday, June 5, we were honored to attend the 2019 Awards ceremony at Roy C. Ketcham High School, in Wappingers Falls, NY. Jen graduated from this school in 2015, and each year we award scholarships to seniors pursuing studies in nursing, music or performing arts. This year, thanks to your generous support, we wereRead more about 2019 Jennie Foundation Scholarships for Roy C. Ketcham High School[…]
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[…]
Earlier this month, the Foundation received a $2000.00 grant from the Walmart Foundation. We are pleased to announce how the funds will be used: $1000.00 will fund the first two Jennie Foundation scholarships for 2020 ($500.00 each) $900.00 will sponsor two 30-Day stays at both the Greater Hudson Valley and Philadelphia Ronald McDonald Houses ($450.00Read more about November 2018 Update[…]
On Friday, November 9, the Foundation was presented with a $2000 Community Grant from the Walmart Foundation! The award was made during the Grand Re-opening ceremony for Walmart Store #1810 in Fishkill, NY. The ceremony was attended by Walmart managers, associates, and customers, with the highlight being a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem, performedRead more about Walmart Community Grant[…]
