About Us.
We build a stronger future for NYC, by helping the kids of NYC today.
We are a powerful child & adolescent support organization born in America’s oldest hospital.
Welcome.
Hello and thanks for visiting!
You might not have heard of us before. It would have been easy to scroll past us but we’re glad that you didn’t. We’re Children of Bellevue. We’ve been around for more than 70 years, quietly working to make New York City stronger by making each new generation of New Yorkers healthier.
We have skills and experience meeting the healthcare needs of children and families that New York City needs right now. So, we’ve decided that the time has come to stop being quiet.
History:
Children of Bellevue’s history of providing compassionate care to the hospital’s youngest patients began many years ago with a washing machine.
Our History:
In 1949, a small group of women in New York City were volunteering at Bellevue Hospital - the OG – the oldest and largest public hospital in the United States. These women discovered that there were families who couldn’t afford cribs or baby clothes for their newborns. It didn’t matter why these families needed help – these women wanted to do something. So, they founded Children of Bellevue to help these families and their children – their fellow New Yorkers - get off to a good start.
A lot has changed since 1949. We’re co-ed now. In fact, our staff, Board, and volunteers are as diverse as the city we love. These days, Children of Bellevue serves more than 50,000 children and their families from all five boroughs each year – and that number is growing.
Some things haven’t changed. We still make sure that families leave the hospital with plenty of onesies and a crib if they need them, but we also provide outpatient pediatric care regardless of ability to pay, mental health services for children of all ages, services for children who have been abused or neglected, child development programs that help kids get ready to learn, a program that addresses food insecurity for financially and medically needy families – and MUCH more.
Mission:
Children of Bellevue is about equity. We want every child in New York City to have access to quality healthcare.
That’s how we’re building a strong New York.
When we were incorporated, our mission statement read: “to initiate, fund, and develop programs that improve the health and well-being of children at Bellevue Hospital.” That’s still part of everything that we do. Just like Bellevue, our programs are open to children from all over New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do?
We help kids all over New York City. Here’s how we do it: by making healthcare more accessible and equitable. CoB initiates, develops and funds programs at Bellevue Hospital that are open to kids from all five boroughs. Our programs provide high-quality medical care, mental health services, early childhood development support, food resources, early literacy and school readiness, and much more, to children who need it most.
We are building a healthier future for the city’s next generation.
Why do we do it?
We vue (see what we did there?) a future of New York City where every child is as healthy as possible - no matter how much money their parents have or where they come from. We love New York City and we want all of the children here to grow and thrive - creating a wonderful future for themselves and this city!
Why give to Children of Bellevue?
When you make a tax-deductible gift to Children of Bellevue (CoB), you are part of creating a reality where all children have access to quality healthcare. Our programs, run by dedicated staff who are experts in their fields, improve the health, development and well-being of over 50,000 kids every year.
How can I give to Children of Bellevue?
We make it easy! You can make a donation to Children of Bellevue via our secure online form. If you would like to honor a family member, friend or colleague, you can make a tribute gift by selecting the “I’d like to dedicate this gift” box on the form.
Or, you can send a check to:
Children of Bellevue
462 1st Ave, ME-15
New York, NY 10016
Please make your check payable to Children of Bellevue.
Need help making a donation?
Please call our office at 212 562 4130, Opt. 5.
Does CoB share donors’ information?
Children of Bellevue will not sell, rent, or trade our donors’ names, postal addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers with any other entity. We make sure to protect your data privacy!
How can I volunteer?
Check out our Volunteer Page for more information about all the ways you can help Children of Bellevue. We would love to hear from you!
How can I update my contact information?
Please email teresa@childrenofbellevue.org to let us know of any address or email changes. To sign up for our newsletter, scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the subscriber form.
How do I reach Children of Bellevue?
Reach us by phone at 212 562 4130, Opt. 5. Email us at info@childrenofbellevue.org. Visit us at Children of Bellevue, 462 First Avenue, ME-15, New York, NY 10016.
How do I reach the pediatrics departments at Bellevue Hospital?
Note that Children of Bellevue does not schedule appointments or coordinate patient care. Please contact the Bellevue Hospital information line at (212) 562-4141 if you are seeking care for a child. If you have a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Leadership Team:
SARAH BETH LARDIE
Executive Director
GLORIA MATTERA
Director Department of Child Life and Development
TERESA PANGALLOZZI
Senior Development Associate
BENARD DREYER, M.D.
Chief of Pediatrics & President of the Medical Board of Bellevue Hospital Center
CLAUDIA ARISTY
Director Reach Out & Read and The HELP Project
J. REBECCA WEIS, M.D.
Director & Chief of Service Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
MARGARET MCHUGH, M.D.
Director Frances L. Loeb Center for Child Protection and Development
JULYNNE HOLDER
Finance and Operations Manager
Board:
Chairperson
Aubrie Jones
Development and Fundraising Committee Chair
Judith A. Keating*
Finance Committee Chair
Sara Beth Beckmeier
Vice Chair and Governance Committee Chair
Amanda Rosado
Marketing Committee Chair
Carolina Pichardo
Audit Committee Chair
Carey Marshall
Program Committee Chair
Cheryl Reich*
Board Members
Shannon Armstrong
Roberto Ayala
Sara Beth Beckmeier
Christopher K. Brumm
Tom Colicchio
Rahul Hate, M.D.
Aubrie Jones
Judith A. Keating*
Carey Marshall
Jeffrey A. Meckler*
Carolina Pichardo
Cheryl Reich*
Amanda Rosado
Nicole Shearman
Life Members
Mary Ann Chiasson, Dr. PH*
Mr. James R. Borynack
Mrs. John C. Burton
Ms. Michelle Clayman
Mrs. Stewart B. Clifford
Mrs. Bruce A. Gimbel
Mrs. Winthrop Rutherfurd, Jr.
Mrs. Norton Stevens
Corporate Members
Mrs. Stanley Arkin
Mrs. Stephen Bassock
James A. Beha, II
Mrs. William J. Benedict
Cathryn Burchill Block
Marc Bothwell
Letitia Buckley
Sean T. Collins
Mary Elliott
Stuart M. Goode
Elizabeth Dater Jennings
Elizabeth Martin
Kevin Martyn
Judith Murray
Deborah D. O’Kain
Mrs. Randolph H. Post
Mary A. Susnjara
John C. Wobensmith
Advisory Members
Dr. Peter Catapano, Jr.
Dr. Benard P. Dreyer
Dr. Arthur Fierman
Dr. Lewis Goldfrank
Dr. Jennifer Havens
Dr. Amr M. Moursi
Our Associate Board
The Associate Board is organized to promote and strengthen the mission of Children of Bellevue by engaging young professionals. The Associate Board is a passionate group of young professionals dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to support the critical social issues Children of Bellevue seeks to address and promote fundraising for this work. The Associate Board helps cultivate the next generation of leaders committed to Children of Bellevue and serves those children in need in our community. .
Co-Chairs
Gabrielle O’Donoghue
Priya Goyal
Secretary
Julia Robles
Volunteering Committee Chair
Jessica Kimmes
Membership Committee Chair
Selena Boro
Strategy & Operations Committee Chair
Priscila Mattozo
Fundraising Committee Chair
Gabrielle O’Donoghue
Communications Committee Chair
Quinn Cullum
Treasurer
Antoinette Smith
Our Associate Board Members
Renee Barrett
Selena Boro
Brooke Cantone
Arianne Carpio
Quinn Cullum
Priya Goyal
Adrian Castro
Jessica Kimmes
Shriya Mantry
Priscila Mattozo
Scott Munro
Gabriel O’Donoghue
Sari Ring
Julia Robles
Sean Saggi
Kathryn Schoeberlein
Antoinette Smith
Siddharth Seth
Howard Telson
Joyce Wu
To receive information about the Associate Board and Membership, as well as upcoming events and our e-newsletter, please email Teresa Pangallozzi at teresa@childrenofbellevue.org.
*Denotes prior Board President or Chair
Financials:
Financial Statements