May 28, 2026

Last week, on May 18th, Elizabeth Seton Children's celebrated a milestone years in the making as the final steel beam was raised atop our future young adult center during an unforgettable Topping Off Celebration!

More than a construction milestone, this moment symbolized hope, perseverance and a promise to families whose children are facing the urgent aging out crisis that leaves them with no appropriate options for the next chapter of their lives when pediatric care ends at age 21.

"This project is the convergence of vision, determination, partnership, advocacy, philanthropy and an extraordinary amount of hard work from countless people who believe deeply in what is possible for the beloved young people in our care," said Pat Tursi, CEO of Elizabeth Seton Children's.

We were honored to celebrate alongside Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Director of FHA Finance for the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Terrance Pearson and President of the Westchester Putnam Building and Construction Trades Council and Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137 Jeff Loughlin, as well as many members of our community including Board Members, project partners, generous donors, young adults and their families and staff from across our family of organizations.

In her remarks, Rachel Amar, mother of Elizabeth Seton Children's Center resident, Max, and Elizabeth Seton Children's Board Member, summed it up best. "I wish I could give my son everything myself," she said. "But because of Elizabeth Seton Children's - and many of you here today - Max and so many others will have a safe, loving home for the future. And for that, I will be forever grateful."

With construction continuing and a goal to open in early 2028, we still have $22 million left to raise to bring this vision fully to life. Join us in building a future where every young adult we serve can belong and thrive.

Please donate online today.

We thank you for being a valued member of our Elizabeth Seton Children's community and championing this important mission!

 

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