ON A MISSION TO PROVIDE EACH CHILD WE SERVE IN NEW YORK WITH A SAFE, LOVING FAMILY AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.

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  Graham Windham · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 2:04 PM

You + Hamilton Cast = Celebration of Graham's 215th Anniversary!

    "Can I show you what I’m proudest of? I established the first private orphanage in New York City.” --Eliza Hamilton in HAMILTON Dear Friends, In celebration of Graham Windham’s 215th anniversary, we invite you to a very special online program to launch our Eliza Hamilton Legacy Camp…
  Graham Windham · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Graham's Next President & CEO!

            Graham Windham Names Kimberly Hardy Watson as the next President and CEO You can read all about it in our press release below or by clicking here.   NEW YORK, NY -- Graham Windham, one of the oldest and most innovative child caring and family service organizations …
  Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Coming together, looking ahead

Oh, what a year! Amidst all of the stress and loss, with your help, we got through it together. With your help, week by week, class by class, family by family, Graham has made sure that kids and famil             Dear Friends, Oh, what a year! Amidst all of the stress and loss, wi…
  Kristen Ragusa · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 12:07 PM

Innovation and opportunity at every turn

Every year, with your help, Graham strives to make a life-altering difference with the young people and families we serve--the pandemic hasn't changed that, only brought the importance of it into shar             Dear Friends, Every year, with your help, Graham strives to make a l…
  Kimberly Watson, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Give today--help children and families thrive!

As the year draws to a close, we at Graham are thankful for our friends and supporters who make our vital work even more impactful. Our goal is for every kid to have a safe, loving home--and the oppor             Dear Friends, As the year draws to a close, we at Graham are thankfu…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Dance your way through December

We did it! Thanks to you, we met our goal. OVER 1,000 of our kids and families will get a gift card for something special this holiday season!             Dear Friends, We did it! Thanks to you, we met our goal. OVER 1,000 of our kids and families will get a gift card for somethin…
  Mayra Pacheco · [email protected]
December 13, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Share the joy of the season!

Knowing that people care can bring joy to the holidays for Graham's kids and families.             Dear Friends, The holidays are fast approaching, and friends like you have helped us raise enough to provide 526 families and young people with a $25 gift card this holiday season! …
  Laura Jo Anderson · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 8:05 PM

You can warm hearts this December

A new pair of pajamas A toy truck A pair of fleece-lined pants A unicorn teddy bear Cookware for a first apartment             Dear Friends, A new pair of pajamas A toy truck A pair of fleece-lined pants A unicorn teddy bear Cookware for a first apartment These are some of the it…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 9:02 PM

252 reasons to say thanks!

Thanks to your gifts, so far we have enough for 252 gift cards for our kids and families.             Dear Friends, Our Joy Drive is off to a great start this week! Thanks to your gifts, so far we have enough for 252 gift cards for our kids and families. Our deepest gratitude to t…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Graham Alum Leads Holiday Gift Drive

Mayra Pacheco has made up her mind that even though the world may be going crazy around her, she can make the choice to remain positive and that's what she models for her two children.             “Always choose hope and always choose JOY” - Mayra Pacheco has made up her mind that …
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Building Leadership: Graham and Columbia University

Graham featured in a new case study published by Columbia University Business School Executive Education department!             Dear Friend, As we kick off this season of gratitude, thank you for your abiding support of our kids and families, bringing hope and opportunity where i…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Friend, we exceeded last year's Gala total!

This year's gala was a testament to what we can do, even in these unprecedented and challenging times with friends like you standing by their side, and we are deeply grateful for you!             Dear Friends, We are so thrilled that Graham’s first ever Virtual Gala, which premier…
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 5:43 PM

Join us TONIGHT for Graham's Virtual Gala at 7:30PM ET!

Looking forward to tonight's virtual event - no need to dress to impress, we won't see you but we will know that you are there, and deeply appreciate your presence!             Dear Friends,  We are thrilled to announce that we have raised $2,210,000 and are $90,000 away from exc…
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Graham's Virtual Gala: Next week on 9/29!

Join us from the comfort of your own home for what promises to be a truly inspiring event - no need to dress to impress, we won't see you but we will know that you are there, and deeply appreciate you             We are so thrilled for our upcoming Virtual Gala premiering online n…
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 9:21 PM

RSVP & Join us at our Virtual Gala next week!

            Dear Friends, Thank you for being a part of the Graham Community. We hope you will join us for our Virtual Gala premiering online next Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30PM EST. You can tune in to our virtual Gala by clicking here. Although we are not able to gather in-…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
September 12, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Friend, we did it!

We are so grateful for your help! Because of the generosity of over 100 friends like you, we met the full amount of our matching gift challenge and exceeded the overall goal for our Back to School dri             Dear Friends, We are so grateful for your help! Because of the gene…
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Graham's Virtual Gala: Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 PM ET!

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  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Help us prepare more kids for school in three weeks!

Across the city, kids are heading back to school in a whole new way--some virtually, some in-person, and some a combination of the two. Families are experiencing anxiety and uncertainty about what thi             Dear Friend, Across the city, kids are heading back to school in a …
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Graham's Virtual Gala Premiering Online: Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 PM ET!

Don't miss it! Make sure to mark your calendar.                     Graham Windham, One Pierrepont Plaza, Suite 901, Brooklyn, NY 11201 2020 Graham Windham. All rights reserved.   Privacy Statement | Contact Us | Unsubscribe    
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
August 15, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Support our Back to School Drive!

            Dear Friend, As part of the Graham family, you know how important it is that our children get the opportunity to have a successful life and a brighter future. Right now, our children are at an unfair disadvantage because they do not have the necessary virtual schoo…
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
August 9, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Join us in celebrating Eliza's Birthday!

Usually this time of year, we ask for your help filing backpacks with school supplies for students in need. With the pandemic still raging, our back to school drive needs more thank the usual notebook             Dear Friend, Join us in celebrating Eliza’s birthday today! Eliza …
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Our kids need your help now. Close the digital divide!

            Dear Friend, As we prepare our kids to “go back to school” next month (in many cases virtually), we need your help more than ever. We have 500 children new to us, many of whom do not have access to online learning and who need our help in closing the digital divide. …
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Thank you for delivering summer to our kids!

Summer is in full swing at Graham, thanks to the generosity of friends like you. Our summer camps and summer internship programs were up and running on time for one simple reason -             Dear Friend, Summer is in full swing at Graham, thanks to the generosity of friends like…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Eliza Hamilton's Legacy Continues

We hope you are as excited as we are that Hamilton will be soon be airing on television, bringing the musical's very important message to even wider audience.             Dear Graham Friends, We hope you are as excited as we are that Hamilton will soon be airing on television, br…
  Bibiana Thomas · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Help our kids have a safe and fun summer!

            Dear , Schools are almost out for the summer! As you make plans for a safe and healthy summer with your friends and family, please support Graham’s plans to create a safe and healthy summer experience for our children and youth. Your gift today to “Summer of Service…
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:52 PM

UPDATE: Our Gala will now be virtual!

              Dear Friend, We hope this finds you safe and well. As you know, we have been planning to gather in person on September 29th for Graham’s biggest night of the year, our annual gala benefit. However, given that we cannot be assured how safe everyone will be or f…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 8:12 PM

Black Lives Matter

We are in pain. We are angry. We fear for our lives. We fear for our children's lives.             Dear Graham Community, We are in pain. We are angry. We fear for our lives. We fear for our children’s lives. This is the unjust reality for our Black children, youth, parents, coll…
  Kimberly Watson and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 5:16 PM

With love to our moms

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms in the Graham Community. Mother's Day is particularly special at Graham Windham. Since our founding by Isabella Graham, Eliza Hamilton and other pioneering women             Dear Friend,   Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all of the moms in the…
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Thank You for Being There for Our Kids and Families!

              Dear Friend,   As we send this note, we hope that you and your loved ones are all safe and well.   Tonight, we had hoped to be celebrating with friends and donors like you at our annual Graham Windham Gala. While this event has been postponed, we could not l…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 11:09 PM

Thank You Graham Community

            Dear Friend,   Thanks to swift and generous support from friends like you to the Makk Family Relief Fund, we were able to provide thousands of Graham kids and families with emergency relief this month to ensure their wellbeing during the COVID19 pandemic, including: …
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Graham Windham's NEW Gala Date: Tuesday, September 29!

    To mail in your reservation, please click here to download our RSVP form. To make your reservation online, please click here. If you require assistance, please call Mayra Pacheco at 646-759-5760.         Graham Windham, One Pierrepont Plaza, Suite 901, Brooklyn, NY 11201 20…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Special Announcement

            Dear Friend,   I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.   In this challenging time, our dedicated and hard-working staff have been continuing to do whatever it takes to care of our kids and families. They are staffing our community centers for children …
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Graham Fund for Family and Student Relief

            Dear Friend,   I hope that this message finds you and yours safe and healthy. While the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic changes daily, we at Graham are helping our kids and families endure this crisis with the focus, love, and determination that has defined Graham for…
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Save our New Gala Rescheduled Date: September 29th!

            Dear Friend,   We hope you and your loved ones are well. At Graham, the health and safety of our kids, families, honorees, speakers, and guests will always be our main priority.   As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our community, we have decided that it i…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Navigating this Time Together

            Dear Graham Community,   On behalf of all of us at Graham Windham, we hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well in this challenging time.   With this past Sunday marking the 214th Anniversary of our founding, we take great strength in knowing that we have s…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 1:03 AM

Meet Zack and Alex...

This amazing video on the power of coaching for LGBTQ youth in foster care just came out!             Hello there,   This amazing video on the power of coaching for LGBTQ youth in foster care just came out—we are so proud of Zack and Alex who are featured in it. Our innovative Gr…
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 11:38 PM

Graham Windham Gala - Make Your Early Reservation Now!

    To mail in your reservation, please click here to download our RSVP form. To make your reservation online, please click here. If you require assistance, please call Mayra Pacheco at 646-759-5760.         Graham Windham, One Pierrepont Plaza, Suite 901, Brooklyn, NY 11201 20…
  Georgia Wall and Jess Dannhauser · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 2:02 AM

SAVE THE DATE: Graham Windham's Gala May 6, 2020!

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  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Give now and make kids' dreams come true in 2020!

2019 was a year of change for over 4,000 children, young people, and parents in Graham's programs with the support of friends like you.             Dear Friend, 2019 was a year of change for over 4,000 children, young people, and parents in Graham’s programs with the support of fr…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 4:05 PM

Your impact on kids and families in 2019

2019 has been an extraordinary year for kids and families at Graham! 97 kids in foster care reunited with their families within a year of entering foster care, and 23 kids were adopted into loving fam             Dear Friend, 2019 has been an extraordinary year for kids and famili…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Help carry on Eliza's legacy in 2020

Over 200 years ago, our founder Eliza Hamilton made a commitment - that every child, no matter what circumstances they were born into - would have a safe, loving home, an education, and the opportunit             Dear Friend, Over 200 years ago, our founder Eliza Hamilton made a c…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 11:04 PM

Give kids new holiday memories! Donate to our Joy Drive

Alexandra loved the holidays until her family faced challenges.You can bring the magic back.             Dear Friend, The holidays can be a time of celebration, but for many kids and families, they can be a tough time. One of our young people, Alexandra*, told us: “Christmas used…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 5:51 PM

Help make 347 more wishes come true!

Our goal is 1,000 gift cards--we've got 347 left before the holidays are here. Can you help us get there?             Friend, We are so close to reaching our goal of 1,000 gift cards for kids and families this holiday season! Friends like you have gotten us to 653 gift cards…and…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 6:41 PM

515 kids and families still need gift cards!

Our goal is 1,000 gift cards--we've got 515 left before the holidays are here. Can you help us get there?             Dear Friend, Every holiday season, with your help, we try to make the holidays joyful for our kids and families. We have two days until the end of the Joy Drive.…
  Graham Windham, Nina Choudhary · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Make the holidays magical for only $25

Last year, one of the young people in our programs, Michael had been facing a number of challenges. His family was going through a tough time, and he was responsible for taking care of his little bro             Dear Friend, The holidays are fast approaching, and friends like you …
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 10:51 PM

We still need your help, Friend!

            Dear Friend,   So far, because of caring friends like you, our Joy Drive has raised funds to cover 400 out of the 1,000 gift cards and we could not be more grateful!   This means, 400 of our kids and families will be able to receive a gift during the holidays! They…
  Mayra Pacheco, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 3:06 PM

What the season is all about...

            The joy you get from watching the smile from ear to ear when your loved one opens their handpicked gift is priceless. To think that not everyone is able to experience that feeling is heart-wrenching.   However, that’s the reality of so many of our families who alread…
  Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 7:46 PM

647 gift cards left to go! Help us get there!

            Friend,   Our Joy Drive is underway and thanks to friends like you, we’re spreading more joy!   #GivingTuesday got us off to a great start, helping us raise funds to provide 253 $25 gift cards for young people and families in our programs. And, a generous supporter…
  Jess Dannhauser, Graham Windham · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 12:02 PM

, you can bring joy to Graham families

            Dear Friend,   The holiday season is in full swing and we hope you will help us celebrate #GivingTuesday today by contributing to our annual Joy Drive!   The Joy Drive helps us make the holidays just right for our kids and families. Funds raised today will allow us…
  Graham Windham · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 1:03 AM

Thank you for helping kids find their forever families!

Samantha, Isabel, Aaliyah, McKenzie, and Derrick are five Graham kids who each found the family they needed             This November, we are celebrating National Adoption Month, and we are grateful to supporters like you who help kids in foster care to find their forever families.…