Events
EVENTS
Run For Tomorrow's Hope
​On the morning of Saturday, April 12th, St. Joseph School in Garden City proudly hosted the 10th Annual Run for Tomorrow’s Hope, once again sponsored by the Catholic High Schools of Long Island.
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The day began with a heartfelt blessing from Father Matthew Browne, Bishop’s Delegate to the Department of Education, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by Kiera Liantonio, a proud alumna of St. Joseph School.
Undeterred by the weather, more than 350 participants registered to take part in both the 1-mile Fun Run and the 5K Run. Among them, 25 Catholic schools were represented, including 18 Long Island Catholic elementary schools.
This milestone year brought more to celebrate than just the race itself — thanks to overwhelming support, we not only reached our fundraising goal of $35,000, we exceeded it, raising over $44,000 — a new record for the event! A special highlight of the day was a well-deserved award presented to Dr. Michael Spinelli, Run Director, in recognition of his unwavering dedication and commitment to the success of the Run for Tomorrow’s Hope over the past 10 years.
St. Joseph School proudly earned the title of Fastest School, while St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School in Bellmore took home the award for Highest Participation — for the third consecutive year!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the 2025 Run Committee, especially Victoria and Dr. Michael Spinelli, our generous sponsors, and St. Joseph School for once again hosting this incredible event.
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STARS for Students Gala
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Tomorrow's Hope Foundation held its 20-year milestone STARS for Students Gala, celebrating Generation of Hope at The Lannin in East Meadow. Four hundred like-minded individuals came together to honor the generosity and impact of this year's honorees, Lewis S. Ranieri, and his late wife Peg Ranieri; Peggy & Bobby York, Vicki and Joseph J. Ferrara, and their late father, Joseph. A Ferrara; Annmarie & Richard Conniff, and their children, and to show their collective support for Catholic education on Long Island. Also, Paul Clagnaz, Principal at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School in Westbury, received the Peg Ranieri Educator Award.
We are thrilled to share that we raised over $1.4 million! These funds will have a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. Thank you again for being such an essential part of this mission. Together, we are building a stronger future for Catholic education.​​
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Swinging For Scholarships Golf Outing
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Let the celebration of Tomorrow's Hope Foundation continue! We’re thrilled to invite you to our 20th Anniversary Swinging for Scholarships Golf Outing, taking place on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at the beautiful Meadow Brook Club in Jericho.
This year’s outing is extra special as we honor Dennis Harrington, General Manager of Meadow Brook Club and a dedicated Tomorrow’s Hope Board Member, for his unwavering support and commitment to our mission.
Proceeds from this event help provide scholarships to deserving students in Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools.
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A Christmas Evening
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
On Tuesday, December 3rd, Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation hosted its 9th Annual "A Christmas Evening" at the Columbus Citizens Foundation, a beautifully decorated townhouse in New York City, featuring festive Christmas trees and enchanting holiday displays. The event welcomed over 100 guests, including Donald Gelestino, the 2024 Advent STAR Award Recipient and President of Champion Elevator; Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, who concluded the evening with a heartfelt benediction; Father Matthew Browne, Bishop's Delegate to the Department of Education; and Pam Sanders, Superintendent of Schools.
A special thank you goes to Joseph Tarantino, CEO of Protiviti and 2021 Advent STAR Recipient for co-chairing this event once again. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, the evening raised over $240,000! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event such a wonderful success.​