Green Chimneys

In the Media

	Putnam County News & Recorder: May 30, 2012 Putnam Welcomes 'Ships of the Desert' Two camels are welcomed with "open arms and eager hearts"
	The Journal News: May 30, 2012 Birds of prey, animal fans flock to Putnam school Meet the star of this year's Birds of Prey Day: one special red-tailed hawk.
	The News-Times: May 29, 2012 Birds of Prey Day coming to Brewster, N.Y. Green Chimneys prepares for 20th Birds of Prey Day
	The Journal News: May 22, 2012 A Pair of 2-humped Camels Arrive at School in Patterson Green Chimneys received two Bactrian camels during a special gifting ceremony. Learn more about the event, and a gift, which will leave a lasting impression on Green Chimneys children for years to come.
	The Huffington Post: May 17, 2012 Family Acceptance: Groundbreaking 'Best Practice' for Reducing Suicide Risk for LGBT Youth This piece from Green Chimneys NYC Division Director Theresa Nolan explores why family acceptance can actually reduce the risk of suicide for LGBTQ youth.
	The News-Times: May 1, 2012 Green Chimneys Special Education Program Expands to Meet Growing Needs 32 new seats to serve middle school students with emotional and learning challenges at Clearpool campus in Carmel, NY
	The Millbrook Independent: April 25, 2012 A Happy Hawk Story Green Chimneys wildlife expert, Paul Kupchok, helps one hawk return to flight... and to her mate.
	The Huffington Post: January 20, 2012 Bringing Families into the Fold When Serving Homeless LGBT Youth This Op-Ed piece from Green Chimneys NYC Division Director Theresa Nolan explores why family acceptance is so critical in supporting LGBTQ youth.
	The Putnam County Courier: December 1, 2011 Green Chimneys Makes the World a Smaller Place Global Crossroads, a unique international exhibit, was unveiled by 15 Fellows from around the world upon completion of their 3-month teaching project with Green Chimneys.
	Westchester Magazine: December 2011 Holiday Fundraising Green Chimneys is proudly featured among 13 local charitable organizations in Westchester to consider for holiday giving...and throughout the year.
	The Putnam County Courier: November 17, 2011 Model Forest Created at Clearpool Clearpool Education Center in Kent has become the fourth model forest site to be established in the New York City watershed thanks to a partnership between Green Chimneys and the Watershed Agricultural Council.
	In the Life Media: November 1, 2011 Finding Home November is Homeless Awareness Month and Green Chimneys' NYC program is featured in a new documentary that examines the plight of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth experiencing homelessness.
	The Morton Report: September 9, 2011 Celebrity Causes: Ar iel Aparicio for Green Chimneys A great friend and supporter of Green Chimneys NYC programs talks about sharing his own life experiences and how they have inspired him to help our youth.
	USA Today: September 2, 2011 Speak Out Empowerment for LGBTQ youth is a critical issue nationwide. Hear from today's thought leaders, including Green Chimneys, in this special supplement to New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington DC editions of USA Today.
	National Alliance to End Homelessness blog: August 11, 2011 Ending LGBTQ Youth Homelessness in NYC NYC has identified building family connections and facilitating safe family reunification as a primary strategy to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. Green Chimneys' partnership in a unique family therapy pilot program is featured.
	The Daily Armonk: August 7, 2011 Armonk Residents Proudly Represent Unique School Green Chimneys boardmember locals describe the work of the Green Chimneys School and share their reasons for support.
	PRI's The World: June 30, 2011 Young Gay Immigrants in the US Adrielle moved to New York to be with his mother and wound up on the street when she learned he was gay. We spoke in his bedroom at Green Chimneys, a program that provides housing and services for homeless youth.
	The Putnam County Courier: July 28, 2011 Green Chimneys Achieves Sanctuary Status Green Chimneys celebrates official Sanctuary designation as one of just 23 agencies worldwide to have achieved such certification, and one of three in New York State.
	Local Exploration blog : June 9, 2011 Photos from 6/5/11 - Birds of Prey Day Photographer Derrick Eidam focused his lens on the animals of Green Chimneys' 19th Annual Birds of Prey Day
	The News-Times : June 6, 2011 Thousands Flock to see Birds of Prey in Brewster Robert Kennedy Jr. spoke to a packed audience during the stage show at Green Chimneys' 19th Annual Birds of Prey Day
	Southeast Brewster Patch : June 6, 2011 Photo Gallery: Taking flight at Green Chimneys Two rehabilitated hawks were set free this weekend.
	LoHud.com : June 2, 2011 Green Chimneys Students Will Set Hawks Free at Birds of Prey Day Master Falconer, Paul Kupchok talks about the dangers faced by Birds of Prey.
	New York Nonprofit Press : June 1, 2011 Green Chimneys Opens New Student Residences Our new residential complex now houses 88 students in a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet LEED® standards.
	Southeast Brewster Patch : May 24, 2011 Green Chimneys Unveils New Dorms Our facility meets environmental standards set forth by a leading green agency.
	New York Nonprofit Press : May 23, 2011 Green Chimneys Raises $300K at Gala Highlights of our 2011 Gala honoring public affairs consultant, and alum, Henry Sheinkopf
	The New York Times : May 17, 2011 Hawk Cam : The Christening Master Falconer, Paul Kupchok speaks to the New York Times.
	New York Daily News blog : May 7, 2011 NYU Students Hold Undie Run to Collect Clothes for Charity Sigma Phi Epsilon fundraiser for Green Chimneys. Video here.
	The News-Times Connecticut blog : April 1, 2011 A Man, his Dream, and the Little School that could in Brewster A profile of our founder and our philosophy.
	Southeast Brewster Patch : March 30, 2011 'Finatics' Aim to Separate Shark Myth from Fact Profile of our Shark Finatics, who strive to educate people on the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem
	Mahopac News : March 22, 2011 Green Chimneys Internship Prepares Mahopac HS senior for Psychology Career Senior Aleigh Knudsen on the advantages of interning at Green Chimneys Outreach Center.