The Skyline Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered with the Federal government and within each Sta
Executive Director
Shana McCormick
Board of Directors
Chair: John Pantanelli
President: Eva Hatzaki
Vice President: John Kalafatis
Stephan Andreatos
Rygo Foss
Tony Hillery
David Nidus
Founder
John Kalafatis
Welcome to the 15th Annual Golf Classic benefiting the Skyline Charitable Foundation! We are thrilled to have you all here today, standing by our side in our mission to make a difference in the lives of individuals across our city and beyond.
For fifteen consecutive years, Skyline Restoration has been dedicated to organizing this fundraising event, benefiting organizations such as New York Center For Children, Ronald McDonald House, The Chordoma Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Smile Train, African Soul - American Heart, Happy Watoto, and many others. Our passion for aiding local, national, and international communities has only grown stronger with time.
Recognizing the need for a centralized platform to channel our efforts, John Kalafatis founded The Skyline Charitable Foundation nine years ago. This foundation allows us to spread the proceeds amongst multiple charities, giving our supporters the option to allocate their donations according to their preference. It also serves as an opportunity to introduce new charities to our generous benefactors.
Our vision at The Skyline Charitable Foundation is to promote the well-being of individuals of all ages and backgrounds, helping them overcome challenges that hinder their physical, mental, and social growth. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
We are truly grateful for the overwhelming support we have received from so many kind-hearted individuals and organizations for this year’s event. The generosity and compassion displayed by every one have made a tremendous impact on countless lives. Your belief in our cause and your willingness to take action inspire us to reach even greater heights.
As we gather here today, we invite you to explore the possibilities and extend the reach of your influence beyond what is convenient. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change that spreads far and wide. By inspiring others to act, we can ensure that The Skyline Charitable Foundation continues to grow and touch the lives of even more individuals in need.
Once again, we express our deepest gratitude to all of you for your unwavering support. Your presence today not only helps us raise funds but also serves as a testament to the power of unity and collective action. Let us seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact, bringing hope, healing, and opportunity to those who need it most.
Thank you for being a part of the 15th Annual Golf Classic and thank you for being champions of compassion and change.
With sincere appreciation,
Eva Hatzaki, Board President The Skyline Charitable FoundationThe Relief Access Program for the Bronx (RAP4Bronx) —powered the The Skyline Charitable Foundation— was launched on April 1, 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic with a mission to collect and donate meals, groceries and essential supplies to frontline workers, senior citizens, and vulnerable residents in the Bronx and throughout New York City. Since then RAP4Bronx has grown to be a substantial operator in the New York City food relief space, and a driving force in the creation of a just and sustainable food system for all. Please help us continue our mission, by making a tax-deductible donation. Scan the code or visit rap4bronx.org
POWERED BY
IN 2022, WE PARTNERED WITH OVER 60 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 24 NYC ZIP CODES TO DELIVER 585,838 MEALS TO LOCAL FAMILIES
IN THE PAST THREE YEARS (APRIL 2020-APRIL 2023), RAP4BRONX HAS SERVED:
2,670,000+ meals
3,550,000+ pounds of food 50+ organizations 20+ zip codes
This year, The Skyline Charitable Foundation (TSCF), with support from the City of New York, launched a series of free training programs for asylum seekers wishing to enter the building restoration and construction industry once eligible for employment. The instruction and hands-on training take place at the Andromeda Building facilities in Long Island City, NY, where TSCF’s main office is also located.
Many of the arriving asylum seekers have a background within the construction and restoration industry and can greatly benefit from what this training offers, which includes 62 hours of instruction and certifications in: OSHA 30; 10-Hour Site Safety Training (8-hr Fall Prevention & 2-hr Drug and Alcohol Awareness); 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User; 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User/Refresher; 2-Hour Silica Awareness. The first round of training ended on May 2nd, with 32 graduates having successfully completed the 62-hour free-of-charge program (photo above).
This initiative was formed to not only address the City’s stated need for workforce development, but to aid in creating pathways for the newly arrived individuals and families to obtain financial stability and the ability to successfully integrate into their new communities.
Asylum seekers are introduced to The Skyline Charitable Foundation’s training program via organizations like Fundavenyc and Monkworx Social Services, while daily lunches are offered by Hungry Monk, Tacombi, and Rethink Food. The city, along with mutual aid groups, local non-profits and community leaders are all working diligently to ensure basic needs are being met.��
This summer, The Skyline Charitable Foundation is holding a series of FREE Harvesting Health Markets in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, offering fresh, upstate New York and Long Island grown produce, connecting communities to New York State produce, informing the public about local farmer markets, and various wellness activities.
Help us continue our programs, by making a tax-deductible donation.
Scan the code or visit SkylineFoundation.us
