At Houlihan Lawrence, we believe giving back moves everyone forward.
Throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, Houlihan Lawrence agents go above and beyond to support their local communities.
Here are just a few of the ways our agents and offices are coming together to help spread holiday cheer North of NYC.
Scarsdale Supports Feeding Westchester
In honor of Scarsdale agent Jerry Hirsch, the Houlihan Lawrence Scarsdale office held a Holiday Food Drive benefiting Feeding Westchester. Jerry was a big supporter of this organization, which works hard to combat food insecurity in our communities.
Yonkers Supports Toys for Tots
Each year, the Houlihan Lawrence Yonkers office, led by agents Robert Mangieri and Shirley Jacobs, supports organizations by providing toys to children who are less privileged. Rob is actively involved with Toys for Tots of Westchester County sponsored through the Marine Corps Reserve of Westchester, and Shirley is actively involved with The Footprints Family Toy Drive.
Both accomplish more than just putting smiles on the faces of children on Christmas morning. These programs have far-reaching quality of life and social developmental benefits for these children. These programs also help the parents of these children provide a more stable, loving family life.
Donations are collected in the Yonkers office, with a goal of making the holidays merrier for those families less fortunate.
Briarcliff & Chappaqua Support United for the Troops
The Houlihan Lawrence Briarcliff Manor and Chappaqua offices are again supporting United for the Troops. The mission of United for the Troops is to support U.S. troops deployed overseas. Each year United For The Troops sends gift boxes (one each of food and sundry items) to thousands of our brave Americans defending freedom around the world. To date, over 30,000 boxes have been mailed, and the group anticipates sending another 1,000 boxes for Christmas and 1,000 boxes for Valentine’s Day.
In addition, the Chappaqua office is also collecting pajamas and blankets for the Northern Westchester Community Center.
Darien Hosts Santa for a Cause
The Houlihan Lawrence Darien office has partnered with the local fire and emergency health services departments to host a meet and greet with Santa. Children and parents are invited to bring a toy to donate and enjoy hot chocolate and tours of an ambulance and fire truck, with all donations benefiting Toys for Tots.
Bedford/Pound Ridge Supports the Community Center of Northern Westchester
Throughout the year, the Houlihan Lawrence Bedford/Pound Ridge office supports the community in a variety of ways, from fundraisers benefiting pets to Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising. In the fall, the office hosted a back-to-school drive supporting the Community Center of Northern Westchester. And during the holidays, the team organized a turkey/ham drive also benefitting the community center.
Located in Katonah, NY, the Community Center of Northern Westchester is a warm and caring place dedicated to helping neighbors in need. With the continued support of the Northern Westchester community, the Center offers food and clothing to support those in need.
Larchmont Supports a Local Food Pantry
Agent Laura Conway Fried leads the Houlihan Lawrence Larchmont office in supporting the Larchmont Mamaroneck Food Pantry with a food drive supplying the pantry with basic food staples. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Food Pantry is a nonprofit all-volunteer organization that serves approximately 400 families in the community.
Rye Supports Families In Need
Rye agent Donna McElwee is a long time supporter of The Children’s Collective, a dedicated group based in Rye that supports families in need in Westchester County. Donna supports the organization throughout the year, running a coat drive each fall and organizing the Holiday Angel program, pairing children of various ages with gifts for the holidays.
In addition, each year the Houlihan Lawrence Rye office provides all of the gifts for the Concourse House, a non-profit located in the Bronx that works to eliminate homelessness by providing families with safe, stable, transitional housing. Donna and the team partner with The Concourse House to provide unwrapped gifts for specific ages, allowing parents to “shop” and choose gifts based on their child, adding a more personal aspect to their gift giving. The program also supports expectant mothers with newborn babies on the way.
New Canaan Supports the New Canaan Food Pantry
Each year the Houlihan Lawrence New Canaan office spreads holiday cheer hosting a visit with Santa for a good cause. The community is invited to come meet Santa and bring a donation for the New Canaan Food Pantry.
Somers Supports the Local Community
The Houlihan Lawrence Somers office used their holiday party to give back to the community. At the party, gift baskets were raffled to support three organizations that are near and dear to the office: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Stephanie’s Mission and NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness).
Somers agent Lin Crispinelli’s daughter Stephanie tragically lost her life while on a mission trip during the Haiti Earthquake of January 2010. Lin and her family founded The Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to continuing Stephanie’s Mission of helping children and families throughout the world by building homes and schools, and supplying clothes and other necessities.
In addition to the charity baskets, the office has adopted two families to purchase Christmas gifts.
Cold Spring Serves the Community
