Philanthropic Organization Changing Lives, Brightening Futures
NEW HAMPTON, N.Y. (Aug. 24, 2020) – In under two years, The Michael & Erin Martucci Family Foundation had made a powerful, diverse impact in the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions through donations and other forms of philanthropy. It is continuing to accept applications for funding to improve and advance education, women’s and children’s advocacy, agriculture and job creation.
The foundation has donated more than $70,000 to local organizations that propel quality of life in the region. It has:
- – Paid for and provided thousands of meals to senior citizens
- – Made substantial cash and food donations to numerous food banks
- – Provided money for college scholarships
- – Supported programs benefiting veterans; children; the mentally ill; substance-abuse recovery; hospice; and survivors of domestic violence, teen-dating violence and human trafficking
- – Honored and thanked thousands of healthcare heroes on the front lines
- – Manufactured hundreds of protective face masks to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We created our foundation to help engineer unlimited opportunities for positive change in our communities,” said farmer and entrepreneur Mike Martucci. “We’re gratified by the benefits that have improved lives and our ability to directly connect one on one with those in need.”
Through a partnership with the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, the Martucci family has committed to donate $250,000 during the foundation’s first three years. The family’s local roots and love for the region are at the heart of their efforts. Mike and Erin Martucci reside in New Hampton, Orange County, with their three children, and own a family farm in nearby Westtown.
“The Hudson Valley and Catskills have provided us with so much,” Erin Martucci said. “We are committed to giving back, helping others and shining a light on the numerous outstanding programs, big and small, that have enduring impact on our communities.”
St. Mary & St. Andrew Food Pantry in Ellenville, NY, is just one organization that has benefited from the Michael & Erin Martucci Family Foundation. “The Foundation made a generous donation when I sought financial support for food pantries in Ulster County that have been under tremendous strain during the pandemic,” said Ulster County legislator Craig Lopez. “Pastor Ken from St. Mary & St. Andrew and I are very grateful for the Foundation’s support. It will go a long way in helping local families.”
The foundation is accepting grant applications that advance its mission. Organizations in the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions can apply at MartucciFoundation.org/applicants. “We look forward to continuing to empower innovative ideas to address the needs of children and adults in the region,” Mike Martucci said.
Examples of The Michael & Erin Martucci Family Foundation’s philanthropy since February 2020:
Direct Donations
- – SUNY Orange Foundation, for scholarships: $10,000.
- – Fearless! Hudson Valley Inc. (formerly Safe Homes of Orange County) for domestic-abuse education program: $10,000 (November 2019).
- – Abilities First, New Windsor, NY, for new preschool: $5,000 (pledge now being processed).
- – 4-H Camp Shankitunk, Delhi, NY, for camper scholarships: $4,000.
- – Chiz’s Heart Street group home for the mentally ill and recovering substance abusers, Kingston, NY: $2,500.
- – Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY, for student emergency funds: $2,000.
Meals
- – Partnered with Mountainview Fire Department, Kiwanis of Minisink Valley, Greenville Town Supervisor David Zubikowski and dozens of volunteers to serve over 500 meals to Town of Greenville Seniors Club members: $4,000.
Food Banks
- – Loaded a bus with food for delivery to Sullivan County food banks: St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Liberty, NY; Claryville Reformed Church, Claryville, NY; First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, NY; and White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church, White Lake, NY: $3,000.
- – Delivered hundreds of pounds of food to the Holy Cross Food Pantry, Slate Hill, NY: $2,500.
- – Delivered three loads of food to the Westtown Presbyterian Church Pantry, Westtown, NY: $1,000.
- – Provided funding to the St. Mary’s/St. Andrew’s Good Samaritan Food Pantry, Ellenville, NY: $1,000.
Donations through the Hudson Valley Gives Program
- – SUNY Orange Foundation: $1,000.
- – Fearless! Hudson Valley Inc.: $250.
- – Forever Foundation: $250.
- – Boys & Girls Club of Wallkill: $100.
- – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan: $100.
- – Hudson Valley Honor Flight: $100.
Mask Deliveries
- – Volunteers made hundreds of masks that were distributed to the Sullivan County Government Center; Braemar Living, Middletown, NY; and the First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, NY.
Recognizing Healthcare Heroes
- – Partnered with local businessman Josh Sommers and his wife Lisa to purchase and deliver flower arrangements to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown and Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills in Harris to thank courageous healthcare providers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Volunteering
- – Foundation volunteers drove a weekly meal-delivery route in the Ellenville, NY, area to assist Ulster County’s Project Resilience.
Learn more about The Michael and Erin Martucci Family Foundation at MartucciFoundation.org.
