Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland Hosts 2026 Signature Awards Reception – Rockland Edition

MONTGOMERY, NY (February 9, 2026) – The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland (CFOSR) is proud to announce — the Signature Awards Reception, Rockland Edition, taking place on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Suffern, NY.

This highly anticipated evening brings together friends, donors, community leaders, and partners to celebrate CFOSR’s mission of "Connecting People Who Care with Causes That Matter." The reception is one of the Foundation’s signature fundraising events and a highlight of the philanthropic calendar in Rockland County.

This year, the reception honors the Ramapo Catskill Library System as Community Champion of the Year, ML Perez-Whittingham Scholarship/Maria Luisa Whittingham as Fund of the Year, and Michael Loewenberg – MESH Systems as Business Supporter of the Year.

“We are looking forward to our first public event as the combined Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland,” said Elizabeth Rowley, CFOSR President & CEO. “Building on the success of the past, this event will continue to celebrate our vibrant Rockland supporters, while showcasing our growing organization.”

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of networking and celebration in support of building a stronger, more compassionate, and connected region.

Event details:

· Date: March 26, 2026

· Place: Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY

· Time: 5:30-8:00

· Tickets: $165.00 per person/ two for $300.00

Sponsorships, event tickets, raffle tickets, and journal ads are available. For more information, contact julie@cfosrny.org or call 845-769-9393

About the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland: Based in Montgomery, NY, the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland, connects people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1999, the Foundation helps philanthropic individuals, businesses and organizations establish charitable funds that will award grants and scholarships, for good, forever. The Foundation has significantly increased the region’s charitable capital and has empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region. Since its inception, the Foundation, with its donors and fund representatives, has awarded nearly $45 million in grants and scholarships. The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland currently administers 620 active charitable funds that represent nearly $71 million in assets to support animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and youth. To learn more, visit cfosrny.org.