GH News

Belly Dancing with Credit Suisse

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:08:00 GMT

Over 15 enthusiastic volunteers from Credit Suisse joined seniors at the Judith C. White Center for their weekly belly dancing class. Under the tutelage of our vibrant local instructor, volunteers and center members alike shook their hips and waved their arms.

The afternoon’s activities, which included a party hosted by the volunteers, gave everyone a taste of one of the senior center’s many programs that rally seniors every weekday for fun and exercise! Thank you to Credit Suisse for joining in and adding to this wonderful weekly tradition.

CDP Talent on Display

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:03:00 GMT

About 30 clients and staff members gathered at the Chemical Dependency Program to show off their skills in a talent show, reinforcing the principle that "the long Road of Recovery may have its bumps, hills, curves, and climbs, but it can be an incredibly worthwhile trip that we can learn to savor along the way" as beloved counselor and organizer of the show, Carmen Levasseur said. At Greenwich House, with help from our talented staff, we try to emphasize that recovery can be fun.

The clients who participated in the show shared their talents, along with a little insight into their personal recovery story, through poetry, song, artwork or even a group get-down lip synching to Aretha Franklin's rendition of "Respect."

View some photos of the amazing artwork on display in the gallery that counselors set up as part of the show. How bout a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T for our wonderful staff and clients for their hard work and courage to share of themselves!

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The Gift
By Bella Nerri

What can I give to Jesus for all he's given to me?
What can i give to Jesus, what would an appropriate gift be?

For a Lord who needs for nothing and owns all that is,
and all that is to be.
The only thing of any value that I have to give him,
is me.

I will praise your holy name in victory and
I'll still sing your praises in defeat.
Because to be one of your own dear Lord,
makes everything so sweet!

No one likes to go through the fire,
but if you're alive you definitely will.
But just to know and love the lord,
helps me swallow even the bitterest pill.

I sing the songs of thanksgiving,
and give to you alone my praise,
so that this way in the land of the living,
I may have nothing but blessing filled days!

So that my family is protected,
and that I may rest at night;
no father, my life is not perfect,
but I do my best to do what's right.

You said you'd accept me as I am,
and I believe you know me through and through.
Father, I'm glad that you no my heart,
no matter what this sin-filled flesh might do...

Announcing the 20 Over 60 Senior Art Show

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:24:00 GMT

The 20 Over 60 Senior Art Show features artwork from 20 accomplished NYC artists over the age of 60 and will take place May 18 - May 25 at Center on the Square (20 Washington Square North).

The juried show represents a diverse presentation of styles and forms, including acrylic, oil, photography and mixed media. Admission is free; all works are for sale, with 40% of proceeds donated to senior programming at Greenwich House.

If you have questions or would like more information about the show, please contact Lauren Hennessy or call 212-991-0003, ext. 402.

Show Hours

   May 18: 3:30 - 6:30 pm (Opening Reception, light refreshments will be served)
   May 19: 12:00 - 5:00 pm
   May 21-25: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Certain times may be inaccessible due to class schedules; call 212-777-3555 to confirm availability).

We are honored to have an esteemed panel of New Yorkers to serve as the jurors for this exhibition that celebrates the artistry of seniors in our community.

Deborah Leiderman has been a staff editor in various departments at The New York Times since 1998, most recently as a Staff Editor on the Culture Desk. She was on the winning team for the American Copy Editors Society, Division V in 2004. Prior to the Times, Leiderman was on staff at The Washington Times, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Hagerstown Herald-Mail and the Detroit Free Press. She has a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. Leiderman also plays an active role in her community, volunteering with Limmud NY and at a shelter run by her synagogue, B'nai Jeshurun.

Stephanie Simon covers art and culture in all its many forms across the five boroughs for NY1 News. After graduating with highest honors from Temple University, she continued to report and anchor, first for WAFL 97.7 FM in Milford, DE, then WEST 1400 AM in Easton, PA, and later WSHU Public Radio in Fairfield, CT. Stephanie also worked as a producer at WHYY TV-12 in Philadelphia-Wilmington before arriving at NY1 News as a producer in 1997. She has earned numerous journalism awards for her work in both television and radio, including the Gracie Allen Award in 2003. In September 2005, Stephanie founded "From the Art of New York," a charity art auction and exhibition to benefit Gulf Coast victims of Hurricane Katrina. She is also on the Board of Directors of The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations.

Adam Welch received his MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University (2003) and BFA from Northern Arizona University (2000). He has exhibited and lectured in the US and abroad and has taught at Peters Valley, New Jersey City University, Kingsborough Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Princeton University and has been teaching at Greenwich House Pottery since 2007. In 2011, he was named Director of Greenwich House Pottery.

CDP Welcomes New Director

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:40:00 GMT

Greenwich House is happy to welcome Herman Goldstein, LCSW-R, CASAC, as its new Clinical Services Director at the Chemical Dependency Program. Mr. Goldstein will lead the program in continuing to provide personalized care for individuals battling substance abuse. One of the primary goals is to increase the program’s reach across the city, providing care for more New Yorkers who seek our support.

Mr. Goldstein comes to Greenwich House with a long history in clinical psychology and behavioral management, most recently as Clinical Director at Friends of Bridge in Valley Stream, New York. He also maintains a private practice in addition to his work at Greenwich House.

2012 Greenwich House Arts Benefit

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:56:00 GMT

Thank you to all who came out for a beautiful night on Friday April 20 in support of Greenwich House.

The event featured a cocktail reception and silent auction from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and a dinner, live auction and musical performance from 8:00 -10:00 pm.

Featured Performers

For the dinner performance, Greenwich House welcomed Grammy-winning performer Steve Earle, renowned guitarist and story teller who will perform with his wife and acclaimed musician Allison Moorer. The duo's charming collaboration resonated throughout the intimate performance hall while guests enjoy some of contemporary folk music's finest talents over a three-course culinary delight.

Arriving at 46 Barrow Street for the 2012 Arts Benefit, guests were enchanted with the sights, sounds and scrumptious samplings offered. The party got started during the cocktail reception where guests will enjoy contemporary jazz standards from The Marcus Persiani Trio. Fantastic art and other silent auction prize packages were up for bid while enjoying food and drink from local eateries.

Delicious hors d'oeurves provided by:

Dinner guests then continued upstairs for an exquisite three-course meal and a concert in the performance hall, where the intimate setting enhances the performance and lets guests feel they are truly part of the show. A live auction featuring exclusive packages adds some excitement to the night. We were pleased to welcome Gloria Reuben as emcee for the night.

10th Annual A Taste of Greenwich House Highlights

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:17:00 GMT

Thank you to all who came out for the 10th Anniversary of A Taste of Greenwich House, presented by the Paul E. Singer Foundation. We hope you had a fabulous night of food and fun in support of the thousands of New Yorkers Greenwich House serves. Thank you to all of our Featured Chefs and restaurants that made the night so special, as well as Bruce Sanderson and Joey Campanaro who created a fabulous VIP experience.

We're also grateful to our sponsors whose contributions help us to create a wonderful evening.

If you enjoyed yourself and want to be a part of the 11th Annual Taste of Greenwich House, consider joining the Benefit Committee. View photos from the event on our Facebook page.

Are Your Tastebuds Ready?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:11:00 GMT

It's time for the 2012 Taste of Greenwich House!

This year marks 10 years of Taste, and we've got lots in store to make sure it's the most memorable yet. Each year, our participating restaurants are among the finest in New York, and this year is certainly no exception. We look forward to welcoming Featured Chefs that will join us that night. An expanded VIP offering and additional special guests are among some of the treats to wow you throughout the event. Once again we'll have a silent auction with a variety of fantastic prizes, ranging from private dining experiences to exclusive get-away vacations. Tickets are no longer available online. Tickets will be available at the door; General Admission: $160, VIP: $250

The VIP Experience

New this year, our VIP Gourmet guests will enjoy access to a private VIP lounge where Taste Sommelier Bruce Sanderson, senior editor and tasting director for Wine Spectator, will offer his expertise on champagne while sampling out Nicolas Feuillatte. To pair with this exceptional champagne, this year’s VIP Chef Joey Campanaro will serve a dish that highlights the bold, rich flavors that his restaurant, The Little Owl, is renowned for.

Joey Campanaro Bruce Sanderson

All VIP guests will be granted exclusive access to the restaurants from 6:30-7:30 pm. During this time, enjoy the first tastes from each of the participating restaurants and the opportunity to meet and talk to the chefs about their dishes. VIPs will also leave with a high-end gift bag at the end of the night.

About Joey Campanaro

Joey’s devotion to the kitchen has won the hearts of New York diners at his widely popular restaurant The Little Owl as well as multiple other ventures, including his catering company Blackfoot Consulting, private events at The Little Owl, The Venue and as partner to Chef Mikey Price at Market Table. Joey cooks the food he loves, focusing on the freshest seasonal ingredients combined with the bold flavors of the Mediterranean and a few tricks he learned from his grandmother.

About Bruce Sanderson

Bruce Sanderson joined Wine Spectator in 1993 and was promoted to tasting director in 1995. In 1999, he became a senior editor. Born in Canada, he studied urban geography at the University of Waterloo, then earned a master’s degree from Queen’s University. Sanderson’s career as a model and actor sent him to Germany, where he first became passionate about wine. He entered the wine industry after moving to New York in 1990, gaining experience at specialty retailer Burgundy Wine Company and working as sommelier at Windows on the World. Under his direction, Wine Spectator’s tasting department organizes the tastings of more than 16,000 wines each year in New York, California and Europe, and maintains the wine ratings, restaurant awards and commercial auction databases for the magazine. Sanderson’s tasting responsibilities include the wines of Burgundy, Piedmont and Tuscany.

Featured Chefs

In addition to Joey and Bruce, Taste welcomes executive chefs from all participating restaurants. Throughout the night you can meet and greet the creators behind the cuisine you're enjoying.




Johnathan Waxman, Barbuto		Simpson Wong, Wong

Harold Moore, Commerce		Steven Picker, Good

Gabe Thompson, L'Artusi		Colt Taylor, One if by Land, Two if by Sea

Chris Siverson, Maritime Parc		Mike Price, Market Table

Chris Rendell, Whitehall		Ryan Butler, Whitehall

Hemant Mathur, Tulsi		Daniel Latham, Cornelia Street Cafe

GHAC Wheelthrowing Workshop

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:21:00 GMT

Thank you for those that participated in the Wheel workshop hosted by the Advisory Council on January 22. Pieces created at the workshop will be glazed and fired by Greenwich House Pottery staff and available for pickup in the following weeks. Please contact Hannah Read or call 212-991-0003, ext. 401 if you have any questions about retrieving your work.

Give a Gift to Last a Lifetime

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:58:00 GMT

With access to a breadth of unique, individualized services each person who takes part in Greenwich House becomes part of its larger family. The Greenwich House family provides support in good times and challenging ones, and for some, throughout a lifetime. Your support is crucial to helping us grow our family, and in turn helps us to continue providing top-level services for your family and all New Yorkers. Make a gift to last a lifetime.

For many, this past year has been marked by uncertainty; but with the generous support of donors like you, we remain steadfast in our commitment to help New Yorkers get through these difficult times.

We continually examine our services in order to reduce costs and increase capacity. These efforts require time and money. Please consider increasing your gift to Greenwich House this year so that we can continue to grow and serve New Yorkers, where, when and how they need us most. We can't do it alone. We can't do it without you. Your gift can help change lives. Learn more about how your gift will support Greenwich House services in our Gift Catalog.

Gift Categories:

Chemical Dependency Program
AIDS Mental Health
Children's Safety Project
Seniors
Pottery
Music

Advisory Council Hosts Scavenger Hunt

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:16:00 GMT

Thanks to all who braved the rain for the Advisory Council Discovery Hunt! Everyone had a fabulous time as they traversed the West Village to hunt for the history of Greenwich House. The Greenwich House Advisory Council hosts fundraising events and volunteer projects, as well as facilitates corporate partnerships for Greenwich House.

Meeting monthly, the GHAC supports Greenwich House throughout the year at events like the Scavenger Hunt and the annual A Taste of Greenwich House benefit. Members also create their own volunteer opportunities along with their colleagues and friends, by hosting parties, holding holiday gift drives or serving as field trip escorts for our clients at Greenwich House senior centers.

If you'd like to Get involved with the GHAC, e-mail Hannah Read to learn more.

Please join us at our next meeting, a holiday celebration, on December 6th, 6:00pm at 27 Barrow Street. Food and drink will be served as we brainstorm new event ideas!

How well do you know Greenwich House?

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:06:00 GMT

Join us at the Greenwich House Discovery Hunt to find out!

Get a team together or come alone and join new acquaintances to discover the spaces, people and history of Greenwich House first hand! From the roof of 27 Barrow Street, to the quaint garden at the Music School and clay-filled wheel rooms at the Pottery, this scavenger hunt will lead you through three of Greenwich House’s oldest buildings. Bring along your cell phone, digital camera or iPad for photo and web-related clues.

And there are treats and prizes! Following the hunt you will be rewarded with complimentary beer and wine, food from Qdoba and cupcakes from Sugar Flower Cake Shop in the Pottery’s Jane Hartsook Gallery on the final night of The Molly Hatch Exhibition, part of the Clay-in-Culture series. The lucky winning team will receive gift cards to Anfora Wine Bar.

Reserve Your Space Today!

Thank You to Our Donors

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:09:00 GMT

On Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Greenwich House hosted it's annual Donor Breakfast in recognition of all those who have supported our programs in the most recent fiscal year. This year, our special honoree was Annie Dickerson of the Paul E. Singer Family Foundation.

The Foundation has generously supported Greenwich House, more specifically the Children's Safety Project, for three years running. Ms. Dickerson (center) has been instrumental in ensuring this support. We are so grateful to all of our donors for their generous contributions, without which we would not be able to provide the excellent level of service we are known for in the New York City community.

Pictured: Greenwich House Executive Director and CEO Roy Leavitt; Paul E. Singer Family Foundation Director Annie Dickerson; Greenwich House Board Chair Elissa Kramer

Clinic Provides Continuous Service Through Transition With Support from State Offices

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:40:00 GMT

With unparalleled cooperation from all invested parties, Greenwich House has successfully relocated it’s Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program to a temporary clinic in the Beth Israel system, while its future permanent home remains under construction.

Through hard work from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New York State Department of Health (DOH), State and City elected officials, the Committee of Methadone Program Administrators of New York State (COMPA), and local business improvement districts, community boards and police precincts, Greenwich House was able to ensure uninterrupted services for its nearly 800 clients that rely on the clinic for daily medications and counseling.

While officials finalized details for the temporary location, OASAS helped facilitate the opening of slots at other clinics throughout the city for Greenwich House clients to receive medication. Nearly 20 other clinics across all five boroughs opened their doors to allow for continuous services for clients. The Greenwich House clinic is one of the first in the state to successfully relocate after it lost its lease earlier this year.

“Greenwich House has a reputation for dedication to its clients. I am grateful to all of the state and local officials and community boards who supported us during this transition, as well as the other clinics around the city, who have allowed us to keep our focuses on providing vital services to those in need,” said Gail Reid, director of the clinic.

With one of the largest single-site client bases in the city, Greenwich House had been operating out of its previous location at 50B Cooper Square, since 1969. It will move to a more permanent location in NOHO following the completion of construction and licensing.

Greenwich House gives special thanks to the New York Department of Health and OASAS, especially Commissioner Ms. Arlene González-Sánchez and General Counsel Mr. Robert Kent, as well as Continuum Health Partners, including Ms. Gail Donavon and her staff, who first found out about the issue and stepped in to coordinate efforts. Greenwich House also recognizes Mr. Henry Bartlett, COMPA President, for his efforts in assuring all stakeholders’ needs were met.

In Remembrance

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:21:00 GMT

The Greenwich House Caring Community Center at Independence Plaza makes its home in the shadow of the World Trade Center and, like the rest of New York and the United States, was deeply affected by the events of September 11, 2001. To commemorate the 10th Anniversary, the Center welcomed New York State Senator Dan Squadron and New York City Councilwoman Margaret Chin for a memorial breakfast, where members gathered, shared memories, lit candles and recognized all who were personally touched by the tragic day.

Those who gathered acknowledged the special connection we all share as New Yorkers, and reflected on ways to build community and understanding in our unique and diverse city.

From left to right: Greenwich House Assistant Executive Director of Social Services, Jill Clockadale; New York City Councilwoman Margaret Chin; Independence Plaza Director, Nicole Brown; New York State Senator Dan Squadron; Center Advisory Board President Adele Pagano

It's the "Summer of Taste": Earn up to $25 for Your Ticket to Taste 2012

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Whet your palate for Taste during our special summer promotion! When you visit the restaurants that participated in Taste 2011 you can earn a discount on your ticket to the 10th Anniversary of A Taste of Greenwich House, taking place Monday, March 12, 2012.

Guidelines

You will receive a credit of $5 toward the purchase of a ticket to Taste 2012 for each participating restaurant (up to five) at which you dine, when you:

1) Post a photo of your meal on the Greenwich House Facebook wall. (To qualify, the post must include: the name of the dish and the restaurant where you dined—linked to their profile, where possible—as well as a mention of A Taste of Greenwich House).

OR

2) Tweet a photo of your meal to your twitter account. (To qualify, the tweet must include: the name of restaurant (linked to profile where possible) and the tag "#TasteofGH." Please also include @Greenwich_House, when space allows).

Once you post your first photo, e-mail Greenwich House to confirm you are entered and provide your name, e-mail address and phone number. When tickets go on sale for A Taste of Greenwich House in early 2012 you will receive a gift code via e-mail for the amount you earned. This offer can only be applied to Taste 2012 event tickets.

If you have any questions, please contact Greenwich House. Happy dining!