Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
October 2020
On Wednesday, November 18th, we received an invitation to a virtual event called “Life at the Club”. This will honor heroes, show how they maintain activities during the pandemic, and how their amazing kids participate in daily activities.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
September 2020
This summer, BBG’s Children’s Garden had to suspend its beloved food gardening classes due to the pandemic, so staff decided to raise food for the community instead. Learn more about how BBG was able to partner with the Campaign Against Hunger and the Brooklyn Museum to convert the Children’s Garden Education plots into a production farm and donate herbs and vegetables to neighbors in need.
Our Headquarters
July 2020
The renovation of our Headquarters was finished in the middle of July. I hope that within the next several months we will be able to invite our Beneficiaries and Friends of the Foundation to celebrate the official opening of our center and an inaugural concert.I also hope we will be able to enjoy coming back together to a normal life which from today’s perspective seems to be a lost paradise...
The Lois Grove Award
JUNE 2020
Beginning this year the board of directors of The Elzbieta and David Grove Private Foundation established a special award - “The Lois Grove Award” to the winner of Youth of the Year in Boys and Girls Club of Mt. Kisco with a one thousand dollar grant to reward their achievement.
Lois C. Grove - First wife of Dr. David Grove
Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester:
June 2020
In June we were able to participate in the zoom award ceremony for “Youth of the year 2020“ for Ms Alison Torres. Everything went perfectly. Congratulations to Alison and all the organizers!
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
May 2020
In May we received invitation from BBG for a zoom visit at the garden.
Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester
April 2020
The Boys and Girls club of Northern Westchester jump into action during the pandemic.
What a remarkable job they have done!
Covid 19 Support
Due to the development of the pandemic, the Foundation donated unusual means of support to the following institutions, which need special und urgent help in these difficult times:
Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester
March 2020
Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester received financial support to help their 700 pupils. The Club is practically their second home.
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco
March 2020
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco received extra help for greater safety measures for their patients and staff.
Invitation from Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester
March 2020
During Elzbieta’s last visit to Boys and Girls Club in Mt. Kisco, NY, on March 8th, Elzbieta was honored to be invited to the celebration, “Youth of the year 2020,” but unfortunately, it had to be cancelled due to COVID–19.
According to David’s will, all grants for “ Boys and Girls Club “ are in memory of Lois Grove, his first wife .
OUR HEADQUARTER
March 2020
The renovation of our Headquarters is in progress, followed by plans and preparations for the official opening ceremony, which had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Invitation to visit Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center
February 2020
We have received an invitation from Mrs. Marian Hamilton to visit The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center . The invitation is decorated with a beautiful drawing by her late husband.
Invitation to celebration Scot Medbury being a president of BBG for fourteen years.
January 2020
In January we were invited to the celebration of Scot Medbury who finished working as president of BBG after fourteen years
Invitation to Stained Glass Museum
December 2019
In December we were invited by to celebrate the opening of stained glass “Polonia” and animation of “Apollo. Elements” attended by mayor of Krakow Jacek Majchrowski.
Piotr Ostrowski exhibition opening in Workshop and Stained Glass Museum
October 2019
In October we were invited by Workshop and Stained Glass Museum to celebrate the opening exhibition of Piotr Ostrowski.
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame
September 2019
September 26th we were invited to the gala of Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame.
International Folk Festival
September 2019
In September 2019 we received an invitation for The International Folk Festival in Ansonia, CT.