Niharika Jaiswal, Chief Clinical Dietician at Cabrini of Westchester, was presented with the 2018 Employee of Distinction Award from LeadingAge New York, part of a national association of 5, 500 not-for-profit organizations. With her husband at her side and a baby on the way, Ms. Jaiswal graciously accepted the award on September 20th at a celebration held in her honor. This prestigious award is given to an employee who excels in her/his profession and who has served with distinction and made significant contributions to the betterment of services for the aged and infirmed. [Read more…]
Cabrini Immigrant Services Hosts Successful Liberty and Justice Awards
Cabrini Immigrant Services held its annual Liberty & Justice Awards Reception on Thursday, November 16th at Estherwood Mansion in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The event was held in honor of the Sisters of Charity of New York and Thomas Dobbins, Coordinator of Justice and Peace and Producer of Sirius XM Radio at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York.
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- Pat Krasnausky (l.) President and CEO of Cabrini of Westchester and Bonita Burke, VP of Operations present the Sisters of Charity with the Liberty and Justice Award.
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- Cabrini of Westchester President and CEO presents the Liberty and Justice Award to Thomas Dobbins.
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- Marianne McGowan, (c.) is honored for her 15 years of services at CIS, Dobbs Ferry.
In addition to the honorees, Marianne McGowan, ESL Coordinator for Cabrini Immigrant Services, was also recognized upon the occasion of her retirement for her 15 years of dedicated and outstanding service to the program and presented with an inscribed globe by Cabrini Immigrant Services Volunteer and former honoree, Sr. Damien Ciminera, MSC.
The honorees drew a record crowd of over 100 supporters and raised a record-breaking net of $28,000! The evening was made even more special with the presence of Provincial, Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, MSC (see photo below) and who shared a little-known fact about the history of Mother Cabrini. When Mother Cabrini arrived in New York with the first group of MSCs, they had nowhere to stay. They were taken in by the Sisters of Charity of New York and told they could stay as long as needed. As 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of New York and the 100th anniversary of the passing of Mother Cabrini into eternal life, it was very fitting and moving to witness Sr. Pietrina, MSC, thank the Sisters of Charity of New York for providing Mother Cabrini and the MSCs with refuge and present them with the Cabrini Liberty & Justice Award!
Proceeds from the event will benefit the programs of Cabrini Immigrant Services, which include: English for Speakers of Other Languages (“ESOL”) Programs, after-school homework help program, assistance with preparations for the citizenship test, aid in procuring benefits, provision of health screening and referrals, and various other support and educational services. We are grateful to the honorees for their many contributions to immigrant services and all who supported this important fundraiser.
Sr. Regina Casey, MSC receives honorary doctorate
A Very Special Tribute to a Very Special Woman
July 7, 2017 was no ordinary day at Cabrini of Westchester. Anyone who entered the chapel for daily Mass could sense something special was about to happen. The chapel was more crowded than usual, there was noticeably an abundance of MSCs in attendance and there was a palatable sense of excitement in the air. It was the 71st anniversary of the canonization of Mother Cabrini and a day to honor an MSC who followed closely in her footsteps and served as a visionary, a fearless leader and a devoted servant who accomplished much and touched the lives of many: Sr. Regina Casey, MSC.
Known as a leader in higher education, Sr. Regina was appointed the President of Cabrini College at the age of 38. As one of the youngest college presidents in the nation, her leadership aided Cabrini’s transition from an all-female school to a co-ed institution. During her tenure, she also implemented Cabrini’s Evening Division and its Career Opportunities Program for adult minority students.
Sr. Regina devoted her life to God and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and went on to become the first American ever elected head of the order – General Superior – after being nominated at the international meeting in Rome in July 1972. Sr. Regina later served in the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus New York headquarters where she helped oversee the order’s hospitals and orphanages across North America.
In recognition of her exceptional qualities and many accomplishments, Sr. Arlene Van Dusen, MSC and Sr. Catherine Garry, MSC took to the altar to bestow an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from what is now Cabrini University to Sr. Regina Casey, MSC. Together, Sr. Arlene and Sr. Catherine read the Citation:
“Be it known that Cabrini University lauds and honors the work of Sr. Regina Casey, a fearless leader of faith, a visionary in higher education and a devoted
public servant….For these exceptional qualities and accomplishments, for embodying the values and spirits of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, for leading
Cabrini College, and for your dedicated services to, and leadership of, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cabrini University honors you.”
Patricia Krasnausky, President and CEO of Cabrini of Westchester, placed the hood on Sr. Regina as her fellow MSCs looked on with pride and admiration. Sr. Catherine Garry presented Sr. Regina Casey, President Emerita, the Degree “Doctorate of Humane Letters” along with a beautiful photo of the statue of Mother Cabrini that resides on the University’s campus. Both of which remain proudly on display in Sr. Regina’s room.
Cabrini of Westchester – Sharing in Mission Dinner a Great Success
Cabrini of Westchester recognized the achievements of three honorees at its 19th Annual Fundraising Event, The Sharing in Mission Dinner held on May 10, 2017 at the beautiful Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY. Thanks to the honorees, sponsors, donors and the 2017 Sharing in Mission Dinner Event Committee the evening netted almost $180,000 to benefit the ministry of Cabrini of Westchester!
The Evening at the Derby theme added a lot of frivolity to the evening. In keeping with the Derby theme, many guests arrived wearing the latest fashions and stylish hats. Guests were greeted by beautifully dressed young boys and girls selling raffle tickets and were served Mint Julips, a signature drink of the Derby. Upon entering the dining room, they were surrounded by red roses and centerpieces that featured racehorses and derby hats. Mike Bennett, a local radio host, kicked off the evening with his great wit followed by moving speeches from each of the three honorees. A highlight of the evening featured a virtual horse race where guests could buy a chance to win $100!
This year’s honorees included: James and Nancy Landy, Lisa Venditti and Dr. Bangaruraju Kolanuvada (Dr. Raju). The honorees were chosen for their dedication to Cabrini of Westchester’s mission, which calls on individuals to be leaders, educators, advocates and sponsors of quality services to those in need of care and compassion.
Cabrini of Westchester Celebrates National Volunteer Week
On Thursday, April 27th, 2017 we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Service. Our theme for the event was “Making the World a Better Place” which is the recognized theme for National Volunteer Week.
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- Volunteers are honored and thanked for their hours of service.
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- Volunteer honoree Peggy Coffey
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- Jean Cutrone and Sr. Adeodata Gatti, MSC
An inter-faith prayer service was held in the Chapel where we presented long term Volunteer Peggy Coffey with the first ever “Spirit Award” in recognition of her 20 years of volunteer service to Cabrini! Music and refreshments followed on the north patio on what turned out to be a beautiful day. The food was great, the music was entertaining and the company was the best! Each guest received a small gift box of a key chain with a colorful butterfly and the Cabrini logo as well as a card that expressed the gratitude we have for the service of each Volunteer.
We truly thank our Volunteers who should know that we could not accomplish the great work we do without their help!
No Ban! No Wall! Cabrini Immigrant Services, Dobbs Ferry, NY Resistance
“On Saturday, February 4th, Cabrini Immigrant Services of Dobbs Ferry partnered with a diverse coalition of community organizations to host the Westchester Resistance Rally in White Plains.
The protest, at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, was organized by State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins who represents Dobbs Ferry among other Westchester towns and villages, and also included New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The event was organized in opposition to policies issued via executive order by President Donald J. Trump.
Senator Stewart-Cousins convened local leaders, elected officials and Westchester community members who came together in support of human rights and in opposition to policies banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and the construction of a multi-billion dollar wall between the United States and Mexico.
“As President Woodrow Wilson once said, ‘The history of liberty is a history of resistance,’ ” said Stewart-Cousins. “The organic demonstrations of people all over the world underscore the importance of American ideals and values.”
The event followed weeks of protests and rallies since the Presidential Inauguration.
Meanwhile, on February 4th, while other Cabrini staff members were protesting in White Plains, Lorraine Campanelli, Director of CIS, was a panelist on the “Forum on Immigration” at the Yonkers Public Library, presented by The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, The Westchester Black Bar Association and The Regional Immigration Assistance Center. Lorraine spoke about the many services available at CIS-DF. “It was an honor to hear from attendees that Cabrini is well respected and is highly recommended by so many other agencies,” said Lorraine Campanelli who has been asked to join “the team” as they travel to different regions of Westchester County.
Previously, on January 28th, Concerned Families of Westchester rallied in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY to protest President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda. The staff from Cabrini Immigrant Services, Dobbs Ferry, along with several tutors and their spouses were in attendance
White Plains Hospital, Cabrini of Westchester Receive Top Marks For Pulmonary Patient Care
A partnership between White Plains Hospital and Cabrini of Westchester has created a network recognized as one of the nations’ top in lung care, and was recently cited as a best practice in transitions of care for pulmonary patients at the recent PointClickCare SUMMIT, a national conference for healthcare professionals.
Recognizing the need for chronic lung disease care, Cabrini of Westchester established a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program to serve as a step-down program for patients being discharged from area hospitals. In order to reduce re-hospitalizations, last year White Plains Hospital partnered with Cabrini of Westchester to develop a system of patient transition.
As a result of the partnership, Cabrini of Westchester’s Pulmonary Program has enabled White Plains Hospital to decrease its pulmonary-related readmissions from 24 percent to 16.8 percent in the first year of operation, and has increased quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
“An estimated 250 attendees at the presentation were clearly enthused to learn about how they could adopt this best practice in their healthcare communities,” said Karen Hanney, case management/utilization administrator at White Plains Hospital. ”We are gratified that by sharing the Cabrini/White Plains Hospital experience, we were able to provide theaudience with a deeper knowledge of the latest available tools, tips and best practices to enable them to deliver quality care to the growing, medically complex senior population,” she said. Hanney and Lorraine Horgan, vice president of external affairs at Cabrini of Westchester, presented their data from their pulmonary partnership at the PointClickCare Annual SUMMIT in Orlando, Florida earlier this month.
PointClickCare is a national electronic health record organization specializing in post-acute care settings. The SUMMIT drew attendees from all over the country, representing PointClickCare customers, partners and industry experts who gathered to learn about the newest care innovations, best practices and share in the latest insights on emerging technology trends while networking with peers.
Cabrini of Westchester Holds Raffle to Benefit Flood Victims
In recognition of The Jubilee Year of Mercy, the administration and staff of Cabrini of Westchester have been organizing monthly acts of Mercy to benefit various organizations and plights. For the month of September, Department Heads and their staff created themed baskets, which they raffled off in the lobby.
Family members, visitors, residents, patients and staff participated in the fun event each hoping to be the lucky winner of one of the 16 the beautifully packaged, fun-filled baskets ranging from a meditation basket, food baskets, an electronic basket and a basket of cheer, to name a few!
The event created a lot of excitement and, more importantly, raised close to one thousand dollars for a wonderful cause. Working in collaboration with Cabrini High School in New Orleans, Cabrini of Westchester donated the proceeds of this fundraiser to Denham Springs High School in Baton Rouge of which 80% of the faculty and students were victims of the recent floods in Louisiana.
Cabrini of Westchester Honors Employees for Service
On June 23, 2016, Cabrini of Westchester held a Service Awards Ceremony in honor of its outstanding employees who were celebrating five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty and even forty years of service to the organization!
The ceremony was held in St. Cabrini’s Chapel and Fr. Edwin Robinson, Pastoral Care Director, bestowed blessings on all of the honorees. In her remarks, Patricia Krasnausky, President and CEO, extended her gratitude to the awardees for their many years of service and acknowledged that it is their presence and dedication that makes Cabrini the special place it is not only to work but to live.
Each of the awardees received a pin with a precious stone depicting their years of service to Cabrini of Westchester. Fellow staff and administration gathered at a festive outdoor barbeque to acknowledge their colleagues’ accomplishments, passion for providing compassionate care and dedication to the mission of Mother Cabrini.
Additional service recipients were Susan Monteleone and Wellington Ramirez for ten years of service and Lisa Irving, Emmanuel Okoampah, Sr. Sheila Moroney, PBVB, for five years. Congratulations to the 2016 Employee Service Award Recipients and thank you for all that you do and for being such a cherished part of the Cabrini family for so many years!
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- Pat Krasnausky with Betty Walker and Marleene Alveranga – 5 years of service
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- Lisa Irving, Emmanuel Okoampah, Sr. Sheila Moroney, PBVB, for 5 years of service with Pat Krasnausky
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- Pat Krasnausky with Susan Monteleone and Wellington Ramirez for 10 years of service
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- Lois Cartica (l.) and Velma Haye (r.) for 15 years of service congratulated by Pat Krasnausky
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- Horace Nathan and Susan Strangio are congratulated for 20 years of service
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- From left: Grace Muscari, Rhoma Clarke, Olivia Iyah, Mary Ann Tierney, Anita Leon and Sonia Wallace with CEO Pat Krasnausky
Cabrini of Westchester Hosts Sea of Celebration
Cabrini of Westchester recognized the achievements of three honorees at its 18th Annual Fundraising Event, The Sharing in Mission Dinner held on May 25, 2016 at the beautiful Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY. Thanks to the honorees, sponsors, donors and the 2016 Sharing in Mission Dinner Event Committee of which, His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, was the honorary chair. The evening was a tremendous success and netted over $180,000 to benefit the ministry of Cabrini of Westchester!
The Sea of Celebration theme added a lot of frivolity to the evening. Guests were greeted by little mermaids handing out seashell leis as they entered the mansion. Upon entering the dining room, they were enchanted by the sea décor featuring a driftwood arbor, sea fans, sea shells, starfish and the elaborate high and low colorful coral centerpieces that topped off the aquatic theme. Mike Bennett, a local radio host, kicked off the evening with his great wit followed by moving speeches from each of the three honorees.
This year’s honorees included: Member of the Board of Trustees of Cabrini of Westchester for over 20 years, Donald Amoruso and, his wife, Marie, a volunteer and benefactor of Cabrini Immigrant Services; The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm for sharing in Cabrini of Westchester’s ministry of providing high quality eldercare and, in recognition of 25 years of leadership of Cabrini, Patricia Krasnausky!
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