Mission

To raise and distribute critically needed funds to those in need domestically and abroad.

Who We Are

People Reaching Out is a US based 501-c-3 non-profit foundation comprised of civic-minded, philanthropic citizens. We represent a wide divergence of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds in our global gifting efforts. Our recipients are primarily under-funded, under-resourced and under-publicized organizations and institutions that depend on substantial contributions to support their day-to-day programs. We find that being more selective and giving to smaller programs makes it easier to see the direct effects and monitor the use of our proceeds.

People Reaching Out offers assistance to organizations and institutions that address important social issues such as global public health, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, sustainable infrastructure, art development projects and education.

History

Our charitable vision was launched in early 2000 at a small dinner party hosted by Christina DeSimone for 10 philanthropically-driven girlfriends. Since then we have held numerous successful fundraising events to assist lesser-known local and global institutions and organizations that do not have the notoriety or corporate sponsorships necessary to raise funds for their programs. People Reaching Out has developed into an organization that not only provides financial assistance but also assists in structuring educational programs and outreach, locating food, clothing and equipment donations.

People Reaching Out’s Founder and President, Ms. DeSimone, has spent over thirty years in medical care management and rehabilitation. She founded Future Care, Inc., a medical management and medical advocacy organization supporting merchant mariners. Ms. DeSimone wanted Future Care to be a business that gives back, a concept instilled by her father, Mr. Anthony DeSimone, a leader in the field of rehabilitation.

Our most recent gala raised over $120,000. We made significant donations to both local and global organizations. One of the selected local organizations, Creaky Joints, is dedicated to increasing awareness and education for those suffering from various arthritic conditions. Since the event was such a success we were also able to appropriate funds to an orphanage in Kisii, Kenya to assist with a new dormitory project as well as to provide the funds needed to implement a sustainable solar panel project. We hosted the event at the Hudson Terrace in New York City in conjunction with various TV personalities which helped to increase People Reaching Out’s public visibility profile.

Our current project is to assist in raising money at our Spring & Fall 2011 Events to rebuild Chauncy Maples, Lake Malawi’s Mobile Health Clinic. As we look to the next decade, our goals remain clear and focused to continue to help those in need.