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Spirit of Giving Fundraiser

As we approach the end of 2024, we are excited and optimistic about what 2025 will bring to our beloved park and community. This past summer, there was much to enjoy in the park, from salsa, bossa nova, and jazz to gardening, yoga, first aid classes, craft making, historical tours, and more. These events—and much of the daily maintenance of the park—are only possible, in part, through generous donations from individuals like you.

To ensure that these services continue, we need your help! If you’ve given before, we thank you. If you haven’t, would you consider giving us your support to bridge the funding gap caused by a shortfall in donations?

To generate much-needed funds, the Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association is launching the Spirit of Giving end-of-year campaign to raise $25,000 to fund essential projects in 2025, including:

  • 75+ free community and family-friendly events
  • Ongoing care and planting of the beautiful trees and gardens
  • Pest and rodent control
  • Art installations 
  • Advocating on behalf of the park to NYC Parks and local officials

These initiatives keep the park healthy, enrich the neighborhood, and strengthen our connections, but we simply can’t continue without your support.

If everyone receiving this letter donates $25, we will meet our goal!

Please click here to join our “Spirit of Giving” campaign today to help us reach our goal. Your generosity will help ensure Stuyvesant Square Park, one of New York City’s oldest parks, remains a vibrant centerpiece of our community in 2025 and beyond.

Thank you for being an essential part of what makes our neighborhood so special. We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the many events and beautiful gardens you help make possible.

Warm regards,

Your friends and neighbors at the Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association

P.S. SPNA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Many companies match donations, so please check with your employer to maximize your contribution. Every donation, no matter the amount, directly enhances our events and gardens. Your support will help us bring joy to our community and keep Stuyvesant Park blooming! Please donate now!

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SAVE THE DATE!

SPNA Annual Gala

SPNA’s Annual Gala will be in the evening of Friday, October 21 from 6:30-9:30pm at St. George’s Episcopal Chapel. More information will be shared in the coming months.

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SUPPORTERS OF SPNA

Join Our Pressure Campaign

In order to be more effective in addressing issues in the park and the surrounding community, there are times when one on one communication is not enough and many voices need to be heard. For example, when the Park Department closed the dog run at 6 p.m. without any consultation from the community, we all came together to email and call the Parks Department, Parks Commissioner, Carlina Rivera, and others. The galvanized force successfully got the policy rolled back.

We encourage you to join the approximately 100 people who have signed up for our pressure campaigns to advocate for decisions that better our community. Please sign up and join us in making sure the decision makers and those in power realize the Stuyvesant Square neighborhood is an engaged community and needs to be listened to.

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Happening in the Neighborhood

On Sunday, November 21 at 3PM, St. George’s Choral Society will hold an in-person concert at St. George’s Church on 7 Rutherford Place with pieces by J.S. Bach and Haydn. They will also offer a live streaming option.

Discount tickets are once again exclusively available for members of the Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association.

 

Click here to access in-person tickets.

Click here to access live-stream tickets.

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Honoring Josephine DeJesus

On Friday, June 11th, Councilwoman Carlina Rivera presented Stuyvesant Square Park Crew Chief, Josephine DeJesus with a citation from the City Council for her dedication to our park.


At right is park user Moses Browning, who reported the incident.
Josie’s commitment to the park is on display and undeniable every day, but on June 2nd, her dedication reached a new level when she confronted an arsonist that was setting fires in the east and west sides of the park.

Park user Moses Browning witnessed this terrible incident and contacted Councilwoman Rivera’s office to inform them of Josie’s actions. They immediately wanted to recognize Josie for her extraordinary value to the community.

This ceremony was attended by many members of the community, who were so happy to see Josie’s hard work and dedication recognized in this fashion.

In addition to receiving an award from the City Council, Councilwoman Rivera presented Josie with an award from the United States Senate. That morning, the Councilwoman had breakfasted with Senator Chuck Schumer to discuss funding for our district at our very own Joe Jrs. Senator Schumer passed on the award to Councilwoman Rivera at the meeting.

This is a well deserved honor for Josie, the heart and soul of Stuyvesant Square Park.

Click here to view a snippet of the event.

 

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