Respect - Hope - Family - Trust - Healing: Because every child deserves a childhood.
We've Changed Our Name!
Beginning in May 2009, The Astor Home For Children officially became "Astor Services For Children & Families". Our new name reflects the wide range of services that we now offer and our commitment to helping children and their entire families. Come and grow with us as we continue to expand on the vital work begun at Astor more than 50 years ago.
Astor News
Upcoming Events
Astor Celebrates Name Change at 8th Annual Benefit Dinner
May, 2009
The Astor Home For Children has changed its name to Astor Services For Children & Families. We made this exciting announcement and unveiled our new name and logo, the product of a year long re-branding process, at our 8th Annual Dinner, which took place on May 1, 2009 at Locust Grove, Samuel Morse Estate in Poughkeepsie, NY. Thank you to all of our friends and supporters who joined us on this memorable occasion.
Our new name is a better representation of the programs and services we provide to a changing and diverse client base.
Read more about our name change and annual dinner.
Astor and DCRCOC Host Successful Breakfast!
March 11, 2009
The Astor Home for Children and Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its Sixth Annual Public Policy Breakfast on March 3, 2009 at the Poughkeepsie Grand. Over 100 business and community leaders from around the Hudson Valley attended. The keynote speaker was Dr. Sandra Bloom, Board-Certified psychiatrist. She addressed the topic, "Does Childhood Matter to Adults?"
Click here for more on Dr. Bloom!
Astor Kicks Off 2009 Sponsorship Campaign
The Astor Home for Children is running their 2009 Sponsorship Campaign. The monies raised will help replace the heating system which is over 70 years old at our Rhinebeck, NY location. The heating system which serves 75 children and staff in the Residential programs, will be replaced with one that is more energy efficient and reliable. In addition, Astor will realize a tremendous savings for years to come! Your donation can help make this possible!
For more information, contact Stephanie Habich at 845-871-1171.
Shout Out to Astor's New Chairman and Board Members!
Congratulations to our new chairman, Larry Weisberg!
Upon his appointment, Weisberg said, "It's an honor to work with my fellow board members to support the dedicated staff at Astor. The wonderful work that Astor does with children and families helps make our communities stronger."
For more on Larry Weisberg, click here!
Astor would also like to welcome new board members:
Vincent Cozzolino
Kevin Hamilton
James Raimo
Virginia Sibbison
It Was Indeed a Happy Holiday for Astor Children and Families
More than 1,000 children and families were "adopted" out in The Astor Home for Children's "Adopt a Family" program. There was an outpour of interest from many, in a time of economic uncertainty. Individuals, organizations, schools and businesses helped to make the season brighter for those less fortunate and for that, we thank you!
"Getting To Know Astor" Celebrity Chef Dinner, NYC
June 16, 2009
Time:
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location:
The River Room of Harlem Riverbank State Park,
679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street, New York, NY 10031
VIEW MAP and info.
You are invited to bring your appetite as we mingle and learn more about Astor Services for Children & Families with an evening of Youthful Art and Flavorful Culinary Delights hosted by Celebrity Chef Andrew Selz of the Food Network’s Navy Chef Challenge.
RSVP Required. Valet Parking available. Bus transportation from Rhinebeck, NY available.
For more information call Astor’s Development office at 845-871-1171 or CLICK HERE.
For online reservation / payment, you may use THIS FORM. (*please indicate in Notes section your RSVP including number attending)
For a printable RSVP form, CLICK HERE.
11th Annual Stenberg Cup Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 24th 2009
Join us for a great day of golf and fine company to benefit Astor.
Location: Dutchess Golf and Country Club
$175 per golfer includes:
18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch and cocktails.
Please call Stephanie Habich at 845-871-1171 for more information, or
EMAIL Stephanie.
View map of this location: Dutchess Golf and Country Club Map
Thank you to all our sponsors and MANY MANY thanks to our major sponsors:
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
McCarthy's Pharmacy
