Events
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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
What a spectacular day we had for our 20th Annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Outing on Tuesday, September 9th at Meadow Brook Club in Jericho! The weather could not have been better, our golfers had a wonderful time, and most importantly, the outing was a record-breaking success.
Together, we raised an incredible $450,660, surpassing not only our ambitious goal of $400,000 but also far exceeding our original target of $350,000. This makes it the most successful golf outing in Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation’s history!
A heartfelt thank you to Dennis Harrington, 2025 Golf Honoree; Father Matt Browne, the Bishop’s delegate to the Department of Education; Frank Liantonio and Michael McCarthy, Golf Committee Co-Chairs; Peggy York, Golf Committee Member; Aarya Singh, STAR Speaker; the 2025 THF Golf Committee; and all of our generous Swinging for Scholarships sponsors!
Reaching this milestone in the 20th anniversary year of the outing is especially meaningful, a true testament to the strength of this community and the life-changing impact we are making together. We are profoundly grateful for your generosity and unwavering support. This record-breaking success was only possible because of you!​
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A Christmas Evening
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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This year, Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is proud to honor Theresa and Austin Lotito with the 2025 Advent STAR Award at our 10th Annual A Christmas Evening on Tuesday, December 9th, at The Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City.
Theresa and Austin are being recognized for their steadfast commitment to Catholic education, their active faith-filled family life, and their generous support of Tomorrow’s Hope’s mission to provide opportunities for children across Long Island to attend Catholic schools.
Theresa, a board member of Tomorrow’s Hope since 2023, brings both her professional dedication as a Surgical Physician Assistant and her personal devotion to her faith to everything she does. Austin, a leader in real estate finance, also gives generously of his time and talents in service to the Church and Catholic causes.
Together, they exemplify the values at the heart of the Advent STAR Award: faith, family, and service. As parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Garden City, they are raising their three young children, with a fourth on the way, in the Catholic tradition and actively encourage others to do the same.
We look forward to celebrating Theresa and Austin for their leadership, generosity, and witness to the mission of Catholic education at this special Christmas tradition.