Hawthorne Herald

The cold weather is almost gone,

but here's some cool things we did this winter... 😎

Holiday Season

Your generosity during the holiday season was nothing short of remarkable. Your donations played a crucial role in funding our annual

Daryl Bleich Memorial Toy Drive, where we are able to provide hundreds of presents for all our students and residents. Bringing joy and happiness to hundreds of children and adults. We are deeply grateful for your support and kindness, which makes a significant difference in their lives. ✨🎁

Holiday spirit was full swing! Thanks to our amazing students and staff, our annual Iona Prep Toy Drive was a jolly success. Going door to door at our Hawthorne campus, and to spreading the holiday joy with all our students. The smiles and excitement on their faces are moments we will always cherish.

A huge shoutout to our great friends over at Iona Preparatory School for helping make all this possible! lives. ✨🎁

We would like to thank each and every one of you who generously gave during our holiday season and throughout the year. Each donation helps us enrich the lives of our students and program participants. We are always looking to improve and grow. Your contributions are what help make a difference. Your unwavering loyalty and support means the world to us.

Didn't get a chance to donate? There's still time. Make a donation to

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. ! Funds go towards supporting the growth and development of our programs and enriching the lives of all our individuals.

www.hawthornefoundation.org

Remember, every act of kindness counts, and your generosity makes a difference! ❤️

Showcasing one of our brightest stars at HFI! ⭐️

Our Annual Winter Talent Show on our Manhattan campus is a vibrant celebration of creativity and skill, where students, alongside their teachers and aides, from all of classes come together to display their unique talents. From mesmerizing dance routines to soulful musical performance and stunning artwork, the event is a testament to the diverse abilities of our students. Smiles and laughter filled the room, making the talent show not only an entertaining spectacle but also a proud display of our school's nurturing environment for young talents!

We'd like to thank all our wonderful staff and families for making this day so special for all of our students.💙

HFI Adult Community

🎉 Our IRA holiday party was an absolute blast, and it wouldn't have been the same without each one of you! It is always special when we were able able to have all of our IRA residents and staff under one roof together. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and to those who helped make it happen. Your smiles, laughter, and joy made this celebration truly magical.

Cheers to many more moments together in 2025! 🥂💙?

Spreading the Love

Valentines Day

Nothing but love on Valentine's Day at our Manhattan school campus! We spent the day painting, sharing laughs, and enjoying visits from our wonderful families. The bond between our students, their families and our staff is one of the most special of all. A brush stroke of love and joy filled every corner, painting a perfect picture that will last a lifetime. ❤️🎨

In our preschool class, we embraced the sweetness of Valentine's Day with heart-shaped pancakes and selling our delectable chocolates! Our students enthusiastically crafted love filled pancakes with tender care, decorating them with colorful sprinkles and syrup. The classroom was filled with laughter and the delightful aroma of pancakes, creating a memory as sweet as the treats themselves. This Valentine's Day, our preschoolers learned that the sweetest gestures come from the heart.

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Jason has attended Hawthorne Country Day School Westchester for many years. He has a strong love for video games, sports, and sneakers. Jason has been talking about a pair of PlayStation sneakers that he has loved for the past two years. Unfortunately, he was never able to obtain these sneakers because of how costly and difficult they are to find. Luckily, our classroom TA, Charles, who collects sneakers, was able to locate these unique sneakers! Charles wanted these sneakers to be a gift from all the classroom staff. We presented the sneakers to Jason, and he was ecstatic!!

We cannot thank Charles and the rest of our wonderful staff enough for making this unforgettable moment possible.💙⭐️🥰



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Hawthorne Foundation Inc. (HFI) and Hawthorne Foundation Development Corporation (HFDC) are section 501(c)3 charitable organizations. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. A description of the programs and activities for which contributions are solicited may, upon request, be obtained from HFI or HFDC. A copy of the latest annual financial report for each of HFI and HFDC may be obtained, upon request, from the organizations at their respective addresses below, or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau’s website at: www.charitiesnys.com. You can also get information about charities by calling the Attorney General at 212-416-8686. Hawthorne Foundation Inc. 5 Bradhurst Avenue Hawthorne, NY 10532 Hawthorne, NY 10532. Hawthorne Foundation Development Corporation 5 Bradhurst Avenue Hawthorne, NY 10532