Glen Cove Holiday Marketplace Proceeds to Benefit Local Seniors

Glen Cove officials presented a $300 check donation to the city’s Senior Activity Generational Endowment Foundation (SAGE) to support senior programs.

All proceeds from the sale of tables at last month's City Hall Holiday Marketplace were donated to SAGE. The Holiday Marketplace featured local artisans and entrepreneurs that sold home-made, hand-crafted items and products from home-based businesses. These goodies allowed residents to purchase creative gifts, from jewelry and home décor items to hand-crafted goods and delicious treats.

The donation was presented to the foundation by Mayor Reggie Spinello and Executive Director of the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District Francine Koehler.

“On behalf of the Downtown B.I.D. I am pleased to present SAGE with a check for $300 to support the organization’s efforts to provide special programs for our community’s seniors,” Koehler said in a press release.

SAGE president Lee DelValle, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.

The Glen Cove SAGE Foundation assists the Senior Center in providing the highest quality of programs and services for seniors in Glen Cove and the surrounding communities. The foundation does this by fundraising, grant writing, outreach and advocacy.

Image via City of Glen Cove, Pictured (L to R): Jean Quartarolo, Glen Cove Senior Center member; Carol Waldman, Executive Director of the Glen Cove Senior Center; Lee DelValle, SAGE president; Francine Koehler, Executive Director of the Downtown B.I.D.; Senior Center member advocate Shirley Pinckney and Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello.