Thank you to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare for your generous grant!

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“We’re so grateful for the ongoing support from The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare and the way it has funded multiple areas of our organization,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY. “As the costs of caring for a pet continue to rise, the Foundation’s support of our Veterinary Care Program and Pet Pantry will have a direct impact on our clients across New York City.”

Thank you to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare for your generous grant!

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NEW YORK, NY, May 25, 2022 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY was thrilled to host the organization’s first in-person event since 2019, with its Spring Benefit fundraiser on Monday, May 23.

More than 130 people came together at the Monarch Rooftop in Midtown Manhattan to celebrate and raise funds and awareness for people and pets in need. Approximately $60,500 was raised through ticket sales, donations, and a silent auction, and guests enjoyed an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and the beautiful city skyline all evening.

Lucas Hunt of Hunt Auctioneers hosted the event, while PAWS NY Board Chair Garry Buff took to the stage to recognize the event’s honorees: The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare Ltd., Citymeals on Wheels, and PAWS volunteer Amy Schrauf. At that time, PAWS NY shared a video, filmed by Levi Barrie and produced by Blonde & Co., featuring its resilient clients, who the organization honors and supports every day.

“We wouldn’t be here today without our amazing community, and we were so excited to gather together to celebrate our dedicated supporters and to honor a few very special people and organizations that have helped us along the way,” said Rachel Herman, PAWS NY Founder & Executive Director, who joined the event virtually. “This year’s event was a testament to the strength and commitment of the PAWS NY community and we’re so excited to continue this work through the rest of 2022 and beyond.”

Every dollar raised during the Spring Benefit goes directly to PAWS NY’s programs to continue helping low-income older adults and individuals living with illness or disability to keep their pets, who are often their sole companions and provide much needed comfort. As one client describes his relationship with his four-legged companion: “He’s the greatest anti-depressant you could imagine. He means everything to my life.” Thanks to the generosity of the community, partners, volunteers, and sponsors, PAWS NY will be able to continue protecting these special bonds in 2022 and beyond.

Special thanks to Blonde & Co., Team LEWIS, and Ten27 Communications, which provided pro-bono services in support of this event.

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About PAWS NY

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets. To learn more, visit www.pawsny.org.

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“Our long-term success at PAWS NY is reliant on generous donors and funders like The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare,” said PAWS NY Founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman. “By investing in our staff and administrative needs, The Foundation recognizes how valuable these critical elements are as we work to expand and grow our reach and impact across New York City.”  

Since 2015, The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare has provided generous funding for staffing and office space for PAWS NY, plus funds for our Veterinary Care Program. Thank you for your generous support of PAWS NY over the years!

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PAWS NY Founder and Executive Director Rachel Herman said, “Investing in these critical areas will go a long way in ensuring PAWS NY’s long-term success. We are grateful to The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare for understanding the needs of our growing organization and for its generous support to meet those needs.”

Since 2015, the Foundation has provided funding for staffing and veterinary care. And in 2018, the Foundation also issued a three-year grant to PAWS, totaling $90,000, in support of our move from Brooklyn to Manhattan.

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