HRHCare Raises Quarter Million at Cornucopia Benefit

HRHCare Community Health, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, hosted its 12th Annual Cornucopia Benefit on Saturday, October 15th. Held at the farm-to-table restaurant Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua, the event raised nearly $250,000 while recognizing the more than 40 year history of HRHCare providing quality health care to those in need, and looking to the future of the growing health care needs of the state. Funds raised at Cornucopia will go toward the HRHCare Foundation’s efforts to supporting the organization in providing comprehensive primary and preventive health care to people in need throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island. The Foundation’s work has impacted the lives of over 150,000 New Yorkers, providing care that they would otherwise have been unable to access.

“We are thrilled with the success of the 12th Annual Cornucopia,” said Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, President and CEO of HRHCare. “The funds we raised will bring much needed primary and preventive health care to the underserved populations in our communities and make sure that everyone has access to our high quality services.”

As a celebration of harvest and health, the HRHCare Foundation recognized Laura DeMaria of Cortlandt Manor’s Hemlock Hill Farm for her passion and dedication to providing naturally raised, hormone-free animals and produce to restaurants and markets across the Hudson Valley.

The event also honored ArchCare, the continuing care community of the Archdiocese of New York, for their tireless efforts in providing health care services to communities in need throughout lower New York State. Earlier this year, ArchCare and HRHCare partnered to launch a Mobile Health Center van that serves agricultural workers and others in need across the Hudson Valley. Scott LaRue, President & CEO of ArchCare, accepted the award on the organization’s behalf.

Lead sponsors of the 12th Annual Cornucopia Benefit were Annese & Associates, Inc., ArchCare, BioReference, Montefiore Health Systems, and United Health Care.

About HRHCare

HRHCare Community Health is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded over 40 years ago to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, NY, HRHCare is now one of the nation’s largest community health providers. From the Capitol Region to the East-End of Long Island, the HRHCare network of 26 health centers provides affordable, accessible care to over 150,000 patients through 500,000 visits annually. Our more than 350 primary care practitioners and 700 specialists and support staff have made HRHCare a destination for high-quality and compassionate care for all.