In Memory of Stefani Gosselink

Back to School: A Parent’s Perspective

September 21, 2020

For ten years Green Chimneys has kicked off the holiday season with the arrival of a large, intricate gingerbread creation made by Stefani Gosselink. Each year Stefani created magnificent gingerbread structures that were auctioned off for charity as part of a holiday luncheon for W. R. Berkley Corp. employees. The company would then match the winning bid, doubling the gift to Green Chimneys. Stefani and Rob’s sweet annual visit was a cherished tradition and their generosity will always be remembered.

At the request of her family, gifts to Green Chimneys in loving memory of Stefani may be made via:

Online via PayPal >

Credit card by calling Tina at 845.279.2995 x211

Or by check made payable to “Friends of Green Chimneys” and sent to:

Friends of Green Chimneys
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, New York 10509
Please note “IMO Stefani Gosselink” in the “for” field of the check.

All gifts in Stefani’s name will support Green Chimneys’ therapeutic programs for children and animals.

Gracie & Reba

Donkeys Gracie and Reba have been residents of the farm since 1996 and are particularly valuable partners for the children because they offer immediate feedback on behavior. They are patient, shy and headstrong but because donkeys only acknowledge humans who appear calm, this pair helps children learn the skills necessary to approach them gently and quietly. Gracie and Reba also have an extraordinary bond and have difficulty being apart so students must keep this in mind, even for basic tasks such as walking them. If the donkeys lose sight of each other they will start calling to one another so students work together to make sure the pair can see each other for their entire journey outside.