HeartShare Receives Prestigious Pinnacle Award from BOMA/NY

Brooklyn, NY, February 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- HeartShare Human Services of New York won the Pinnacle Award for Civic Betterment, presented each February by the Building Owner’s and Managers Association of New York (BOMA/NY). The Pinnacles celebrate the best of BOMA’s membership and the spirit of New York City, and are presented to the premiere buildings, people and charitable organizations in the City. Competition is fierce, but fair.

The Civic Betterment Award is presented to a singular person or organization who has dedicated substantial time and effort to helping solve the problems of New York and enriching the lives of the inhabitants of the metropolitan area. BOMA/NY consists of 800 members who include building owners, professional property management firms, architects, engineers, and contracting services including construction, elevator maintenance, cleaning services, and more.

HeartShare was nominated for this distinguished award by BOMA/NY members Louis Trimboli and Ken Meyerson, both of CB Richard Ellis. Following the comprehensive nomination process, members of the Civic Betterment Sub-Committee conducted a site visit to one of HeartShare’s four preschool programs for children with developmental disabilities and The HeartShare School for school-age children with autism in Brooklyn.

“We are truly honored and sincerely humbled to receive this prestigious recognition,” said William R. Guarinello, HeartShare’s President and CEO at the awards ceremony. “We extend our thanks to Lou Trimboli and Ken Meyerson for nominating HeartShare and to the members of the Civic Betterment Committee for their confidence in HeartShare’s abilities to solve the problems of New York’s at-risk community and enrich the lives of all who love this City.”

This is the first time in 10 years that the Pinnacle was awarded to a charitable organization not based in Manhattan.

Celebrating its 97th year, HeartShare is a nonprofit organization that assists more than 25,000 New Yorkers. Its wide array of services assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities through numerous programs including education services, adult day programs, residential services, case management, recreation programs, family support services, and health services. It also provides counseling, after-school programs and assistance with foster care and adoption to children and families, supports people affected by HIV/AIDS, and administers low-income energy assistance programs. For more information, visit www.heartshare.org or follow on Facebook or Twitter.

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