New York, NY - It is with great pride that HDI congratulates Congresswoman March L. Fudge (D-OH) on her swearing-in as the 18th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Secretary Fudge was a long-time member of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board and participated in HDI programs at the United Nations, the United Arab Republic, and Sudan. HDI looks forward to consulting Secretary Fudge’s Office in designing new HDI programs to further HDI’s mission.
Fort Washington, PA - Clothes, personal items and hygiene products are sometimes a burden for the homeless. These things cannot be left outside because they can be easily stolen or ruined. In efforts to provide a means of warmth during the winter months and something to carry their personal items in, the Cosmo Cares team created a Duffel Bag Kit. The Duffel Bag Kit comprised of a blanket, vinyl pillow, umbrella, ear buds and hygiene products. The Duffle Bags were delivered to Bethesda Project’s Our Brothers Place located in center city.
Bethesda Project serves 1,400 individuals experiencing homelessness each year at 16 sites throughout Philadelphia. Any help is greatly appreciated during this pandemic. They accept donations of money, food, clothing and also have an Amazon Wish List. They are accepting cooked food delivered to their sites as well. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner for the people that stay there. Most of their financial resources have been utilized during COVID. They have to pay for a cleaning company to come to their locations everyday to disinfect.
“So, join our Cosmo Cares team by donating to people who need our help, stated Natalie Scarantino Sadler, Project Manager. Our World needs more Compassion and Kindness.”
New York, NY - HDI is proud to join Congressional Black Caucus Chair Representative Joyce Beaty (D-OH) in congratulating the Congressional Black Caucus on its 50th Anniversary. We are especially proud that one of the longest serving members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board (CAB), former Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) was one of the original founders of the Caucus in 1971. Today, HDI is humbled to have 14 Members of the CBC on its CAB.
Fort Washington, PA - The Cosmo Cares Team sent Valentine's Day Cards to the residents at Manor Care Nursing Home.
Fort Washington, PA - The Cosmo Cares Team hit the streets of Philadelphia looking for outdoor community pantries and refrigerators for the Fill the Fridge Program & Feed Philly Program. First stop S 9th and Mifflin Street. Please feel free to share any locations you may know of and help us feed Philly.
Fort Washington, PA - On Tuesday February 2, 2021 Leigh Steinberg, iconic sports agent and founder of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment hosted the 34th Annual Steinberg Superbowl Party Virtually in response to COVID related restrictions. For the past five years Cosmo and his partner Leigh have been awarding and celebrating outstanding individuals in sports during the party; awards go to athlete’s, owners, coaches and GM’s for all their humanitarian work off the field. All donations raised from the party will go to granting life changing wishes for critically ill children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raising funds via the live auction for the Warrior Run Organization.
This year awardees recognized for improving the lives in their communities are Adrian Amos; Safety for Green Bay Packers, Ronald Jones II; RB for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bruce Smith; Retired Defensive End for Buffalo Bills, Sam Harris; USF Medical Student, Chris Ballard; GM of Indianapolis Colts and Brian Flores; Head Coach of Miami Dolphins. This new group of recipients brought the total Awardees to 50.
Fort Washington, PA - Cosmo Cares partnered with Marnie Schneider for our Annual Ronald McDonald House Superbowl Event. The annually scheduled event is held the Friday before the Superbowl. During this pandemic we could not be there in person, so we zoomed a Virtual Tailgate Party with the Ronald McDonald Tampa Bay House and Kansas City House (Superbowl opponents). Everyone enjoyed a virtual tour of the houses, a hearty lunch provided by Cosmo Cares, messages from special guests including Dick Vermeil and Vince Papale and a book reading from children’s author, Marnie Schneider. Cosmo Cares donated the books to all attendees at the reading. Everyone at both houses were celebrating the upcoming Super Bowl LV.
Marnie Schneider is the granddaughter of Leonard Tose, former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and one of the co-founders of the first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. Marnie wrote a series of children’s book called Football Freddie & Fumble the Dog for each NFL football city.
Cosmo Cares is a longtime supporter of the Ronald McDonald House nationally. This year’s two city event also was a celebration of Cosmo Care’s Steinberg Sports & Entertainment representation of the Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones II.
New York, NY - On January 3, 2021, the 116th Congress adjourned and with its closure two members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Pete Olson (R-TX) retired.
HDI would like to extend its sincerest thanks to Representative Lowey and Representative Olson for the service they have given to HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey was among the longest serving members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board. Ms. Lowey worked with HDI’s founder, Constance Milstein, to promote dialogue between the U.S. Congress and the United Nations.
Congressman Pete Olson, a more recent member, was extremely supportive of advancing HDI’s commitment to bipartisanship. Mr. Olson was also a senior member of HDI’s Congressional delegation to the port of Antwerp (Belgium). In Antwerp, Mr. Olson forcefully advocated for U.S. maritime interests and for American business.
HDI would like to wish Representative Lowey and Representative Olson success in their new endeavors and will continue to seek their advice and guidance.
New York, NY - HDI is proud to announce that Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) has become a member of HDI’s bipartisan Congressional Advisory Board.
Congressman Pocan will be replacing Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH) who has been selected by President-elect Biden to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Congressman Mark Pocan has represented Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District since 2013. The Second District is located in south central Wisconsin and includes the capital of Wisconsin, Madison. In the 116th Congress, Representative Pocan served on the important House Appropriations Committee.
Congressman Pocan has been active on HDI’s programs and has participated in HDI’s Congressional delegations with other Members to the United Nations in New York and to other countries.
Fort Washington, PA - The Cosmo Cares team donated duffle bags to the Montgomery County Youth Center. The Duffel Bags all included blankets, pillows, towels, hygiene products, coloring books, games and positive teen books in each of them. When children enter the foster care system they are often given a trash bag to carry their belongings. The Cosmo Cares team wanted to eliminate trash bags and give the kids something to call their own.
The Montgomery County Youth Center is a 48-bed coed residential facility where 10 -18 year old’s reside. The primary objective of the Youth Center is to provide physical and emotional well-being for their residents. It’s a safe and secure environment. The kids learn new skills to affect positive change in their lives.
