Healing New York

Healing New York is proud to announce a new collaboration with Chef Costas Spiliadis and estiatorio Milos as our 2026 Hospitality Sponsor. A longtime partner, Chef Costas has consistently supported the communities where Milos operates and helped advance our mission of serving children and families across New York City. This partnership is rooted in shared values and a strong commitment to giving back.

Wednesday, April 22nd, we were also proud to bring together an incredible room of New Yorkers who care deeply about the future of child welfare in our city. With special thanks to Council Member Crystal Hudson and Deputy Mayor Helen Arteaga PhD for joining the conversation with Healing New York President & CEO Aysha E. Schomburg and helping to shape a shared vision for supporting children and families.

We are grateful for this continued support and look forward to working together throughout the year, helping children across New York City heal from trauma and abuse, while supporting families so they can build lives grounded in stability, connection, and joy.

Every child deserves a life free from trauma and adversity. At Healing New York, we are constantly reminded that healing is not an individual act. It’s something we nurture together, with families, allies, and communities standing shoulder to shoulder to ensure every child can grow up supported and safe.

This April, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, we joined our partners at the NYC Administration for Children's Services- ACS and fellow service providers at City Hall Park to attend the Pinwheels for Prevention celebration, honoring this critical work and those doing it every day. The pinwheels represent the happy, healthy childhood every child deserves.

The need is urgent, and the impact of this work will ripple through future generations.

Join us in building a safer future for New York’s children and consider making a contribution at healing-ny.org

Beginning with children since 1875.

That commitment has guided our work for more than 150 years—shaping how we protect children, support families, and show up for communities across New York. Today, that same commitment calls us forward.

As the needs of children and families grow more complex, our work has deepened beyond protection alone toward healing—healing that happens in relationship, in community, and when people come together.

To reflect this evolution, New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is stepping forward with a new name:

Healing New York

This is not a departure from our legacy. It is its fullest expression—rooted in our history, shaped by this moment, and focused on the future.

❤️💚We are thrilled to have hosted a fantastic children’s holiday party this year!❄️

Families enjoyed food, games, gifts, face painting, and of course... presents!🎁

✨Thanks to all our generous supporters for helping NYSPCC make this happen, including International Inc., Whole Foods Market, MTS Health Partners, , Anthony, & Flaherty LLP, , Berman, and of course, the fantastic Real Estate!

Happy Holidays to all!

🎾 Attend the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Men's Finals!

That's what's LIVE NOW on the 150th Anniversary Silent Auction!

And many more craft experiences and items:

⚽ Hand-Signed Brazil Jersey by Pele
⚾ 2026 Yankees vs Red Sox VIP Luxury Suite
✨ And more!!

Place your bids now! All $ raised directly supports NYSPCC’s life-changing services, including free child therapy and family support. Join us!👇

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/41d0f570-3073-44ba-a268-6af3d2db5169/events/vevt:6294980c-68c8-4100-b075-b63c49e60101/auctions/silent-auction

Honoree Spotlight: Jeff Gural



We’re honored to be awarding Jeffrey R. Gural, Chairman of GFP Real Estate, the 2025 Strength of Our Society Award at our Fall Gala next week!

Beyond his distinguished career in real estate, Mr. Gural has dedicated his life to improving opportunities for children and families through organizations such as enCourage Kids Foundation, I Have a Dream–NY, and Starlight Children’s Foundation NY.

NYSPCC is proud to be headquartered in a GFP Real Estate building, and we are deeply grateful to Mr. Gural and GFP for serving as the inaugural sponsor of our new Family Healing Center, expanding access to therapy and concrete supports to help more families heal. Thank you, Mr. Gural and GFP for taking this with NYSPCC! 💚

Join us in celebrating Mr. Gural and this extraordinary milestone for NYSPCC:

👉 https://nyspcc.org/events/nyspcc-2025-fall-gala/

Honoree Spotlight: Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry Jr. and the Breed Family

We’re honored to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry Jr. and the Breed Family at our 150th Anniversary Fall Gala! 🎉

In 1875, Elbridge Gerry co-founded The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, creating the nation’s first child protection agency. This legacy of care has continued through generations, including with Elbridge T. Gerry Jr. who joined the Board in 1959, guiding the organization through decades of progress and innovation. Today, this legacy is carried forward by the Gerry and Breed families, who are steadfast in their commitment to the wellbeing of children and families. We’re honored to recognize these founding families with our 150th Anniversary Founders’ Legacy Award. 💛

Join us next Wednesday to celebrate this historic occasion!

🎟️ Get your tickets here:

https://nyspcc.org/events/nyspcc-2025-fall-gala/