On June 10, Grace Church Brooklyn Heights will be honored for its pivotal role in founding the Heights and Hills Community Council in 1971, aimed at aiding the elderly. Rev. F. Goldthwaite Sherrill, then rector, was instrumental in launching significant initiatives like the Thanksgiving Day Dinner for Seniors, providing isolated seniors a communal holiday. Over the past decades, the organization expanded its reach, aiding disabled individuals across various Brooklyn neighborhoods. The event will also honor Basil Latriano with the prestigious Mary Ellen Critchlow Award for his exemplary volunteerism.
Grace Church Brooklyn Heights, which helped establish a neighborhood organization for the elderly in 1971, is being honored for its ongoing service to the community.
The annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner for Seniors, initiated by Rev. F. Goldthwaite Sherrill, offers elderly residents, particularly those alone, a welcoming family holiday experience.
Since its founding, Heights and Hills has extended its reach, supporting seniors and disabled individuals across much of Brooklyn beyond just Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill.
Basil Latriano will receive the Mary Ellen Critchlow Award for his extraordinary volunteer contributions, recognizing the organization’s commitment to uplifting the community.
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