Westchester Vision of Hope Gala
Save the Date: March 25, 2026
Location: Glen Island Harbour Club
Vision of Hope Gala
Save the Date: October 30, 2026
Location: West Hills Country Club
More Details to Come
The Annual Vision of Hope Awards
Welcome to the Annual Vision of Hope Awards, our Foundation’s signature fundraising event. This dynamic celebration recognizes community individuals, organizations, and employees of the Access Network who exemplify the essence of the “Vision of Hope.”
Honoring Inspiration
The Vision of Hope Award honors an individual or organization whose leadership, compassion, and commitment to human dignity inspire others. It recognizes meaningful action that affirms the unique value of every person, the boundless potential of the human spirit, and the power of service to create positive change. This award expresses our deep gratitude to those whose efforts strengthen lives, elevate dignity, uphold the rights of all people, and advance our mission to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible.
GET INVOLVED
Explore the many ways to be involved and celebrate our honorees while supporting the Access: Supports for Living Foundation. From attending the event to becoming one of our valued sponsors, there are numerous opportunities to support our mission. We look forward to you joining us for an unforgettable celebration.






ACCESS: SUPPORTS FOR LIVING FOUNDATION’S
VISION OF HOPE AWARD RECIPIENTS

Spring Vision of Hope Awards at The Guidance Center of Westchester
Project Alliance, The Gwendolen Appleyard Trust Foundation, Jonathan & Jill Forman, Dr. Francis Hayden, Kimberly Morales
Fall Vision of Hope Awards “ The Vizzys” at Access: Supports for Living
Resorts World Catskills, The Lt. Gregg Atlas Foundation, Kyle Roddey, Renee Lentino, Jo Ann Goswick, Gregg Knowles
Orange Wealth Management, Karen Vaughn, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Giselle Torres, Maureen Crush
Project Alliance, Jonathan & Jill Forman, Dr. Francis Hayden, Kimberly Morales, Renee Lentino, Jo Ann Goswick, Gregg Knowles.
Lt. Gregg Atlas Foundation, Kyle Roddey, Resorts World Catskills

Nicholas Preddice, Think Differently Orange, Think Differently Dutchess

Senator Charles E. Schumer, RECAP

Access: Supports for Living Essential Staff

Dr. Lisa Dixon, Columbia Psychiatry, Michael Oates, Pres & CEO HVEDC

LEGOLANDNY, Lou Heimbach, Elizabeth Rowley

Beth Alter, Joan Cusack-McGuirk, Linda Muller, Anne Nolan

County Executives Mike Hein, Marc Molinaro, Steve Neuhaus

Pattern for Progress, Jonathan Drapkin

Michael & Jennifer Bonura, Joseph & J’aime Bonura, Mary & Brent Caster

Fred & Helen Dana and the Dana/English Family, William Larkin and Patricia Larkin, The Kaplan Family Charitable Foundation, John & Cecile Jardine and the Jardine Family, Dr. Hal & Jennifer Teitelbaum, Jim & Nancy Smith

Jonah Mandelbaum and Donna Applegate

R.J. Smith

Jim & Eileen Taylor

Frances Hoffman, Harvey Rosenthal, Liam Manak, Donna Ponsessa

Sandra Gerry, Sullivan Renaissance

Sister Ann Sakac

James Ottaway, Jr.
Contact Us
For more information about the Annual Vision of Hope Awards, please call 845-673-7127.
