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We provide financial support to Junior ROTC programs and children's literacy activities. We work with hospitalized veterans and perform community outreach in conjunction with the West Harlem Art Fund, Inc.
Children of the American Revolution
The New York City Chapter, NSDAR sponsors The Fraunces Tavern Society Children of the American Revolution. Fun and educational activities teach these young patriots about their revolutionary ancestors and foster a love of country. Contact: Betsy Rowe
Junior ROTC
The New York City Chapter currently supports four Junior ROTC companies: Aviation High School (Queens), Dewitt Clinton High School (Bronx), Harry S. Truman High School (Bronx), and Bronx Aerospace High School (Bronx). We award medals and campaign bars to cadets for outstanding military and scholastic achievement and attend award ceremonies and other programs to support these young men and women. Contact: Breanna Sage
Literacy Program
The Literacy Committee promotes activities through New York literacy organizations. Our Chairman sets a goal each year then members support designated projects throughout the city. Contact: Libby Schaub
Veterans Hospital
We serve the veterans facility known as the VA Medical Center New York at 1st Avenue and 23rd Street. Our chapter provides clothing and other amenities including hotel soaps, shampoos, lotions and wall calendars, as well as funding for special programs. Contact: Wendy Brouwer
Battle of Harlem Heights Commemoration
Every September in conjunction with the National Park Service and West Harlem Art Fund, Inc.we celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Harlem Heights, including laying a commemorative wreath. We also participate in landscaping the Harlem Heights area.
Recent DAR Placques and Awards
Several years ago the New York City Chapter, NSDAR arranged for a placque to be placed on the front of The Kosciuszko Foundation, honoring Polish-born American patriot, Brigadier General Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Our 2005 Fall Gala was held at The Kosciuszko Foundation, where the New York City Chapter presented the DAR Motion Picture, Radio and Television Award to the screenwriter of the Emmy Award-winning television movie, Warm Springs. In recent years we have also awarded the DAR Medal of Honor, the National Society's highest award. In addition, the New York City Chapter continues to support an American History Scholarship it established 100 years ago at Barnard College.
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