Events
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Run For Tomorrow's Hope
On the morning of Saturday, March 14, St. Joseph School in Garden City proudly hosted the 11th Annual Run for Tomorrow’s Hope, once again sponsored by the Catholic High Schools of Long Island.
The day began with a heartfelt blessing from Bishop Andrzej, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by St. Joseph School alumna Kiera Liantonio.
After years of rain, participants were greeted by bright sunshine. Nearly 500 runners and walkers registered to take part in both the 1-mile Fun Run and the 5K, representing 20 Catholic schools, including 13 Long Island Catholic elementary schools.
Thanks to overwhelming support, the event not only met its $40,000 fundraising goal but exceeded it, raising over $45,000 and setting a new record.
St. William the Abbot School in Seaford swept the special awards category, earning the title of Fastest Elementary School along with the St. Joseph’s Cup, awarded for the highest level of school participation. The school also celebrated Ella, a 5th-grade student, whose design was selected as the winner of this year’s t-shirt contest.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the 2026 Run Committee, especially first-year Run Director Robert Fioravanti, Co-Chair Dr. Michael Spinelli, Victoria Spinelli, as well as our generous sponsors and St. Joseph School for once again hosting this incredible event.
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STARS for Students Gala
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation’s 21st Annual STARS for Students Gala, held May 14, 2026, at The Lannin in East Meadow, raised more than $1.27 million to support Catholic elementary school students across Long Island.
The evening featured remarks from Executive Director Ismini Scouras, Bishop John O. Barres, Superintendent Pamela Sanders, and emcee Peggy York, along with a moving student speech from Ovia of St. Patrick School in Bay Shore. Guests also enjoyed a lively auction and the presentation of the Peg Ranieri Teacher Award to Mrs. Valerie Cruciata of St. Rose of Lima School in Massapequa.
The Foundation honored Loretta and John Cameron, The DeGregoris Family and Gregoris Subaru, and Irena Gecas-McCarthy and Michael McCarthy for their support of Catholic education. The evening also included the announcement of the new Deacon Jack McKenna Stewardship Award, debuting next year in honor of his legacy of faith and service.
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, donors, volunteers, honorees, and supporters whose generosity continues to transform students’ lives through 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
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Thank you to all who joined us for Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation’s A Christmas Evening on Tuesday, December 9th at the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City. It was a beautiful night filled with faith, fellowship, and the shared commitment to ensuring a bright future for Catholic education across Long Island.
The evening began with a heartfelt invocation from the Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, John O. Barres, setting a thoughtful and prayerful tone for the celebration. Event Co-Chair and 2021 Honoree Joseph Tarantino warmly welcomed guests and introduced this year’s honorees, Theresa and Austin Lotito, who graciously accepted the 2025 Advent Star Award. Their unwavering generosity, leadership, and dedication to Catholic education embody the very spirit of the Advent season.
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We were also honored to hear from Peggy York, newly appointed Vice Chair of Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, who presented a special video unveiling the public launch of our campaign, Generations of Hope. This campaign is designed to strengthen the future of Catholic elementary education by expanding scholarships and ensuring every child, today and for generations to come, has access to a safe, faith-filled, high-quality education.
We are grateful to share that the evening raised over $225,000, and counting. This remarkable outpouring of support will help ease the financial burden on families and sustain Catholic schools, opening doors of opportunity for more students in the year ahead and well into the future.