The Current - Donor Newsletter

AUGUST 2026

Your August Camp Catch-up

There’s nothing like summer at the Y. Our branches are full of adorable kids in matching camp shirts, ready for another adventure.  

It’s also a place for everyone. That’s why we’re especially grateful for our partnership with the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation, bringing inclusion camp sites to the Y so that children of all abilities get to enjoy the magic of camp. Currently, the Y has 13 locations, two of which are new this year at the Dodge and Vanderbilt Ys.

Learn more about our inclusion camps and this partnership.

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Celebrating the Small, Unglamorous Moments 

Theodora Diamantis, a highly accomplished Senior VP and Account Manager at Skanska USA, is also a working mother who raised four young children. At Golf & Gala, she shared, “The Y gave my kids a safe place to learn, compete, grow, and build confidence, while giving me the peace of mind that they were surrounded by caring coaches, mentors, and role models."

Maureen Bosetti, Chief Investment Officer at Omnicon Media, is making room for more voices. She leads with a deep commitment to giving back, mentoring students at her alma mater, Fordham University.

“I think about the young people in this city right now who are figuring out who they want to become. Some of them will find that answer in a classroom.

Some will find it on a team, in a pool, in an afterschool program—in one of the thousands of small, unglamorous moments the Y creates every single day.”

Those moments are possible because of donors like you, and as Maureen put it, are “funded in no small part by nights like [Golf and Gala].” 

A huge thank you to the committee! Co-Chairs: Larry Bremer, Toby Byrne, Carrie Drinkwater, Chris Geraci, Josh Feldman, Molly Finnerty, Jeni Gardner, Mike Law, Kris Magel, Amanda Richman, Elizabeth Rutledge, Zach Severson, Rich Steimel, Jon Stimmel, Charlie Whitney.

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No matter your age or wealth status, creating a will is always a good idea. That’s why we’ve partnered with FreeWill—to make the process free, easy, and accessible. In just 20 minutes, you can create a plan for the legacy you want to leave to the people and causes you care about most. Questions? Email our Donor Relations team.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jamaica Y's Charity Golf Tournament & Pickleball Open Play

August 24

Support your Jamaica Y neighbors among local business and community leaders. Featuring a silent auction, raffle, and contests.

RSVP

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Castle Hill Y's Bon Appetit Fundraiser

September 3

Enjoy an evening of delicious tastings, entertainment, networking, and spectacular waterfront views – all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of Bronx families.

RSVP

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Northeast Bronx Y's 5th Anniversary

September 9

Let's celebrate and honor the people, partnerships, and purpose that have shaped the last 5 years of impact in the Northeast Bronx community.

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Flatbush Y's Young at Heart Gala Dinner

October 2

Join us for an evening of connection and community, supporting the Flatbush Y's youth sports, afterschool, and summer camp programs.

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Women's Leadership Luncheon

October 29 

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Belle Burden, the New York Times Best Selling Author of Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage. 

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