The Keith Haring Foundation Funds Major Renovation and Expansion of Medical Clinic for Children

Dobbs Ferry, NY – July 29, 2016 – The Keith Haring Foundation awarded a $290,000 grant to The Children’s Village to fund a major renovation and expansion of the Keith Haring Medical Clinic on the Dobbs Ferry campus. The clinic was named the Keith Haring Medical Clinic in 2008 to honor the late artist’s many contributions as a volunteer at The Children’s Village, and to recognize the substantial annual financial gifts made in keeping with his last will and testament. The clinic’s foyer is colorfully adorned with authentic Haring murals that were Keith’s personal contribution to The Children’s Village campus.

“We are honored to be receiving this very generous grant from The Keith Haring Foundation, which has been a true partner to The Children’s Village since Keith’s passing. Keith understood our mission, and most important, he understood poverty, the disproportionate impact of race in child welfare, and he cared deeply about children and their families. We are excited to start work on making the Keith Haring Medical Clinic not only more beautiful, but also an advanced model of care for children,” said Dr. Jeremy Kohomban, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Children’s Village.

The Keith Haring Foundation’s donation, combined with other private dollars, makes it possible for The Children’s Village to further its goal of providing effective interdisciplinary care for children and families with complex behavioral, medical, and psychiatric needs.

Founded in 1851, The Children’s Village works in partnership with families to help children develop the skills and positive attitude needed to succeed as healthy contributing adults. Each year, CV serves more than 10,000 of New York’s most at-risk children and their families. Programs include short-term residential programs, shelters, street outreach, foster and adoptive homes, a community center in Harlem, programs for youth involved with the juvenile justice system, and a host of family support services. Visit us at www.childrensvillage.org.