December 22 celebration at the Elmendorph.
In 2024, we celebrated 10 years of the Ascienzo Family Foundation! In 10 years, we’ve expanded our network of giving to 300 unique organizations and have provided over $2,000,000 in grants and donations.
Check presentation to the RHFA for Nourish Your Neighbor.
AFF Directors, ambassadors, scholarship awardees, and local partners gathered at the Elmendorph Inn on December 22 to ring in the new year, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate 10 years of giving. The festive event included surprise $1,000 donations to 10 local agencies doing critical work in our communities, and $11,924 to the Red Hook Faculty Association for the Nourish Your Neighbor campaign.
Director Jen Melitski delivered wonderful remarks on 5 years of our Marist Match partnership program, which has resulted in the AFF matching $13,378 over the years in donations to Poughkeepsie-based organizations.
It was a treat to see everyone- enjoy this slideshow to read more about the Foundation’s history over the years and our partners in giving.
We look forward to seeing what this new year will bring!
Directors Deb, Sue, Fran, Nick, Jen, and Sophie.