Greetings, dear friends of the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Foundation. It has been a beautiful but busy summer for the Foundation, and we are pleased to see our efforts begin to benefit a new class of students as they bravely take the first steps toward the future they envision. Thanks to our generous community, Hostos continues to give students the support they need to persist while also providing access to unique opportunities to discover the world and pursue their career dreams. Thank you for taking a moment to learn about new opportunities, upcoming events, and the continued impact of Hostos.

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Want some tips before you hit the green? Development Officer Idelsa Mendez and our Hostos Caiman have prepared a short beginner’s golf series to get you ready! Watch on Instagram.

Foundation News

There are more ways than ever to support enlivening educational opportunities at Hostos Community College Foundation. If you want to learn more about ways to give and our current funding priorities, visit our updated website to learn more.

The Eugenio Maria De Hostos Society

We officially launched the Eugenio María de Hostos Society to recognize generous patrons who make a bequest or planned gift to Hostos. If you would like to (or already plan to) include Hostos in your estate, reach out to learn more about membership.

Ways to Give

Did you know that you can make a gift of appreciated stocks, bonds, marketable securities, and other non-cash assets? Find out more on our website and talk to your financial advisor to learn more about the potential tax benefits of your gift.

See Your Giving History

By registering on the website, you can access your giving history to Hostos. Register here.



If you want more information about any of the opportunities above, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Colette Atkins at 71-518-4394 or via email at catkins@hostos.cuny.edu.

Corporate and Foundation

Relations News

Since our last newsletter, the Foundation has received the following awards:

• $100,000 from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) to support tuition relief and retention of re-engaged students.

• $20,000 from the Petrie Foundation in support of the Hostos Food Pantry.

• $130,000 from the New York City Council for the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture (HCAC) to support cultural programming.

• $15,000 from the Tides Foundation to host Eric Avilés as the HCAC Artist in Residence as part of the Creatives Rebuild New York Initiative.



• $10,000 from BronxCare Health System to support the “Mambo Diablo: Honoring Tito Puente” concert on November 11, 2023.

Alumni News

Financial Literacy Seminar

Monday, October 23, 2023

These virtual sessions will feature three distinguished speakers, Melody Maisonet ’17, Pedro Rivera ’15, and a special guest, Hostos ASAP Coordinator Siddique Mohamed. Their expertise will provide invaluable guidance as you navigate the complexities of personal financial management. We cordially invite you to participate in our upcoming virtual sessions to learn about budgeting, long-term planning, and investing.

Check out our most recent Alumni Spotlight about 2020 alumna Tameka Cassaberry, whose publishing company, I AM LIT, promotes women of color and underrepresented authors in the Bronx. See Tameka’s interview and check out past interviews here.

Hostos Center

for the Arts & Culture (HCAC) News

The HCAC kicks off its Fall 2023 Season with a play by our Artist in Residence, Eric Avilés, in the Black Box Theater. This season is filling up with music, art, theater and film. Check the HCAC website for the current calendar, and check back for more shows throughout the season!

Scholarship Spotlight

John Anthony Chardavoyne Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2021 and awarded in 2022, the John Anthony Chardavoyne Scholarship Endowment celebrates the adventurous spirit and captivating personality of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Founded by Senior Vice President Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne, this scholarship supports students who share John’s love of learning, community service, and history.

At the 2023 Honors Convocation, two liberal arts students received the award. The first was Reyna Mena. A mother with a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles, Reyna looks forward to continuing her education as she pursues a future as an ultrasound technician. The second recipient was Anderson Valerio Ramos. Anderson loves nature and hopes to spend his career preserving it by working with an environmental organization. Thus far, the John Anthony Chardavoyne Memorial Scholarship has helped four students, but as an endowed scholarship, it will continue to reward exceptional scholars in perpetuity.



If you would like to learn more about making a lasting impact with an endowed scholarship, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Colette Atkins at 718-518-4394 or via email at catkins@hostos.cuny.edu. You can also learn more on our website.

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