New Ground’s 14th Annual Groundbreakers’ Celebration

 New Ground’s 14th Annual Groundbreakers’ Celebration 

 New Ground hosted its 14th Annual Groundbreakers’ Celebration on Thursday, November 20, at the Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park and honored Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Farrell Fritz, P.C. and Jim and Mary Jo Cowan. Co-Chairs were Thomas and Carol Whalen, from Garden City. Proceeds from this event support the many critical services and educational programs designed to help New Ground’s homeless families and veterans become self-supporting and independent.  Gala photos courtesy of Tony Lopez.

Honoree – Bethpage Federal Credit Union, receiving Groundbreaker award, with Executive Director, Shannon Boyle   Honoree – Farrell Fritz, PC receiving Groundbreaker award, with New Ground Executive Director, Shannon Boyle   Honorees Jim and Mary Jo Cowan (far right) with Ed McDougal, President of New Ground Board of Directors, Shannon Boyle, Executive Director and New Ground founder, Mairead Barrett.           Jim and Mary Jo Cowan with their daughters and Ed McDougal     Our Silent Auction Volunteers from United Asset Strategies   Co-chairs Tom and Carol Whalen   Guests enjoying the evening   Guests placing their bids at our Silent Auction   Everyone looks like they are having fun   Volunteers and staff selling Grand Raffle tickets.   New Ground Advisory Board Members; Jim Cowan and Hugh Finnegan   New Ground Staff