Thank you!
What an incredible night we had at Open Hearts at City Winery, where we honored Jess Dannhauser and heard from Hearts to Homes alumna, Monica Malcolm. This incredible evening raised $50,000 for young adults in need. Thank you to our sponsors, all who came to celebrate with us in person, donors of our auction items and those who placed bids on them, those who played our Heads or Tails game, and the many volunteers who made this event happen!
Photos from the event can be seen by scrolling to the bottom of this page!
Our Honoree
Jess Dannhauser is the Commissioner of NYC Administration for Children’s Services. He is the former President & CEO of Graham Windham, a mission-driven organization focused on building the foundation for success in life with NYC children and youth, in close partnership with their families and communities. Graham serves approximately 4,500 children and their families each year. In addition, Mr. Dannhauser was the President of the Board of Education for the Greenburgh Graham UFSD, which is affiliated with Graham Windham and serves 300 students K-12.
Before joining Graham Windham in 2009, Dannhauser served as Associate Commissioner for Performance Measurement, Monitoring and Improvement for NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services having already served as Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Agency Program Assistance and Chief of Staff to the ACS Commissioner. Prior to joining ACS, Dannhauser was Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services.
Mr. Dannhauser earned his MSW at University of California, Berkeley School of Social Welfare. As a graduate assistant, Dannhauser conducted research on the implementation of the Adoption and Safe Families Act at Cal/Berkeley’s Center for Social Services Research. His graduate internship was with U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Office. He earned his BA at Duke University. While at Duke, he worked during the summer at Boys and Girls Harbor where he helped run their summer camp. He is married to the Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest-In-Charge of the Church of the Incarnation in NYC. Adrian and Jess are the proud parents of their lovely daughter.
Photos From This Year’s Amazing Event
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Mary Theresa & John McCombe
Silver
Christina and Rick Trizano
The Grogan Family
Mary & John Leitner
Christine Ritenis & Richard Bernstein
DaHunt For The Cure
Bronze
Janice and Greg Arcaro
Ali Heriyanto and Jan Jason
John Murphy Insurance
Michael McNamara
Diane and John Vezza
Michael Holloway and Jeanne Marconi, M.D.
The Hearts to Homes Board of Directors
Debbra Stolarik
Open Hearts at City Winery
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
City Winery
25 11th Avenue at 15th Street
(Mezzanine Level)
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $300
$125 of each standard ticket purchased is tax deductible.
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Mary Theresa & John McCombe
Silver
Christina and Rick Trizano
The Grogan Family
Mary & John Leitner
Christine Ritenis & Richard Bernstein
DaHunt For The Cure
Bronze
Janice and Greg Arcaro
Ali Heriyanto and Jan Jason
John Murphy Insurance
Michael McNamara
Diane and John Vezza
Michael Holloway and Jeanne Marconi, M.D.
The Hearts to Homes Board of Directors
Debbra Stolarik
Thank you for becoming an Open Hearts at City Winery event sponsor.
We offer 4 levels of sponsorship, each one providing an opportunity to impact the lives of a number of young adults who are aging out of foster care. In addition, your sponsorship will be recognized on our website, on our social media and at the event. You will have an opportunity to create a full-page video journal ad that will be visible to attendees throughout the event. Each level of sponsorship comes with a specific number of tickets.
Select your level of sponsorship below.
Platinum ($10,000)
- Provides eight young adults with essential household furnishings.
- Signage and recognition at the event and on the event webpage.
- Full page video journal ad.
- 8 tickets included
Select Platinum
Gold ($5,000)
- Provides four young adults with essential household furnishings.
- Signage and recognition at the event and on the event webpage.
- Full page video journal ad.
- 4 tickets included
Select Gold
Silver ($2,500)
- Provides two young adults with essential household furnishings.
- Signage and recognition at the event and on the event webpage.
- Full page video journal ad.
- 2 tickets included
Select Silver
Bronze ($1,000)
- Provides one young adult with household furnishings.
- Signage and recognition at the event and on the event webpage.
- Full page video journal ad.
- 1 ticket included
Select Bronze
If you would like to pay by credit card or PayPal, please click above on the level of sponsorship you desire. If, however, you’d like to pay by check or Venmo, please email mtmccombe@heartstohomes.org for further information on your sponsorship listing. Logos should be in .jpg or .png format for the best clarity, and sponsorships will be listed in the order in which they are received.
The deadline for sponsorships is February 24, 2025.
Hearts to Homes Furnishings, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization which provides essential household furnishings and furniture for young adults who are aging out of foster care. TIN: 32-0542426
Checks can be mailed to:
Hearts to Homes Furnishings, Inc.
51 Lindbergh Place
Yonkers, NY 10707-2232
914-400-7193
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Mary Theresa & John McCombe
Silver
Christina and Rick Trizano
The Grogan Family
Mary & John Leitner
Christine Ritenis & Richard Bernstein
DaHunt For The Cure
Bronze
Janice and Greg Arcaro
Ali Heriyanto and Jan Jason
John Murphy Insurance
Michael McNamara
Diane and John Vezza
Michael Holloway and Jeanne Marconi, M.D.
The Hearts to Homes Board of Directors
Debbra Stolarik
We invite you to participate in our video journal!
Lend your support with your company logo, words of congratulations or appreciation for our honoree, or in celebration of our service to nearly 800 young adults in need! Journal pages are available in full or half-page. Your video journal ad will be visible to our attendees throughout the evening.
Our Honoree
Jess Dannhauser is the Commissioner of NYC Administration for Children’s Services. He is the former President & CEO of Graham Windham, a mission-driven organization focused on building the foundation for success in life with NYC children and youth, in close partnership with their families and communities. Graham serves approximately 4,500 children and their families each year. In addition, Mr. Dannhauser was the President of the Board of Education for the Greenburgh Graham UFSD, which is affiliated with Graham Windham and serves 300 students K-12.
Please send your full-page (horizontal) or half-page (vertical) journal ad to mtmccombe@heartstohomes.org by March 2. Need help designing your page? Send your wording to us and we will create a video page for your approval.
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Mary Theresa & John McCombe
Silver
Christina and Rick Trizano
The Grogan Family
Mary & John Leitner
Christine Ritenis & Richard Bernstein
DaHunt For The Cure
Bronze
Janice and Greg Arcaro
Ali Heriyanto and Jan Jason
John Murphy Insurance
Michael McNamara
Diane and John Vezza
Michael Holloway and Jeanne Marconi, M.D.
The Hearts to Homes Board of Directors
Debbra Stolarik
Our Open Hearts event will include some interesting and exciting items to bid on in our silent and live auction.
Auction Categories
Sports
- Mariano Rivera signed memorabilia
Restaurants
- Oceana wine and dine package for twelve (Live Auction)
- Quality Brands Restaurant gift certificate
Theatre
- Riverdance at Radio City tickets
Travel
- 1 week stay at one of six Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico (Live Auction)
Lifestyle
- Great Jones Spa certificate
- Patron for a day Experience at NY Botanical Gardens
- Rebecaa Minkoff bag
- Kendra Scott jewelry
- Rockaway Hotel & Spa gift certificate
- Wine basket
- Basket of essence & Catrice products
- Kate Spade Bag and Accessories
Electronics
- 80″ Sony Bravia TV and gift basket
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Mary Theresa & John McCombe
Silver
Christina and Rick Trizano
The Grogan Family
Mary & John Leitner
Christine Ritenis & Richard Bernstein
DaHunt For The Cure
Bronze
Janice and Greg Arcaro
Ali Heriyanto and Jan Jason
John Murphy Insurance
Michael McNamara
Diane and John Vezza
Michael Holloway and Jeanne Marconi, M.D.
The Hearts to Homes Board of Directors
Debbra Stolarik
Aging out of foster care is an emotional time and can be overwhelming.
Every gift to Hearts to Homes helps a young adult make a smoother transition from foster care to independence.
Donate Today to Help Fill a Home
Gifts by Check
Hearts to Homes Furnishings, Inc.
51 Lindbergh Place
Yonkers, NY 10707-2232
914-400-7193
Gifts of Stock
Hearts to Homes is able to accept gifts of stock.
Please call Mary Theresa McCombe at 914-400-7193
for assistance in making such a transfer.
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Does your employer offer a matching gift program?
Please let us know if we can help you with any paperwork so that your gift to Hearts to Homes can be matched.
Hearts to Homes is listed on GuideStar.
Hearts to Homes Furnishings, Inc. is a New York State registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. TIN 32-0542426