24th Annual Swingin’ Fore Theresa
Join us for our 24th Annual Swingin’ Fore Theresa Golf Outing & Gala Reception on June 24, 2021 at North Hills Country Club
General News
Comedy Night to Benefit The Theresa Foundation
Our Virtual Comedy Show on March 12th featuring Derrick Tennent of 14Sleeves was a huge success and funds raised will support programs in the arts and recreation for children with special needs. A special thank you to Dave Hungerford, our 50/50 raffle winner, for donating the funds back to the foundation. The event was a …
Listen to Elizabeth Einhart on Saratoga’s Star Radio
Executive Director, Elizabeth Einhart, recently chatted with award winning veteran broadcaster Walt Adams about the Theresa Foundation. Listen to the recording below.
The Theresa Foundation Is Making Headlines!
The Theresa Foundation recently appeared in a CircleAround Powered by Girl Scouts™ article written by Katka Lapelosová. She Helps Kids with Special Needs Get an Arts Education “It’s so important we create a world that’s inclusive and accessible for people with special needs. To help move toward that goal, Elizabeth Einhart serves as the executive …
Our 2019 Annual Report
As stewards of your support, financial and otherwise, we gratefully submit to you this 2019 Annual Report. The report contains information you need to make sound decisions regarding your future giving. As you read through, be proud of the positive impact you have made this past year on the special needs community across our country …
Theresa’s Fun Place Update
Theresa’s Fun Place, a park and playground on the grounds of CP Nassau, serves 240 children on a daily basis with state-of-the-art, fully adaptive equipment. In March, 2020 the Theresa Foundation provided funds to repair the diminished asphalt and walkways. The repairs are complete and the children are back to enjoying the playground! “We are …
Mike and Myra Gilfix Share One of Their Favorite Berry Muffin Recipes
Mike and Myra are the recipients of the 2020 Theresa Award. They want to share with you one of their favorite berry muffin recipes from the Theresa Foundation’s “Angel Food” cookbook. For those of you who have the cookbook, send us your videos or tag us on social media to let us know what your …
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A Message of Solidarity
The Theresa Foundation stands with those speaking out against racism and injustice. We believe in diversity, inclusion, kindness, and love. And we believe that Black Lives Matter. Core to our purpose as a Foundation is our commitment to the inalienable rights of artistic expression and physical recreation for all–regardless of ability, income, or skin color. Racism …
Join Us for a Music and Movement Class!
As the mandated quarantine continues, harnessing our artistic expression is more important than ever before! Check out this quick 4 minute music and movement class from [email protected] grant recipient Aspiring Attitudes! It’s an amazing program out in Oklahoma City. Get your rhythm sticks ready and if you don’t have rhythm sticks you can use wooden …
Take a Tour of Theresa’s Fun Place
Theresa’s Fun Place: A Playground and Park In a collaborative effort with Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, the Foundation renovated and rejuvenated the playground with the latest adaptive equipment so that hundreds of children can enjoy the playground each day. The Foundation continues to maintain the grounds on an annual basis.