MISSION
Alderton House inspires women to seek excellence in their work, to become women of character, and to embrace life with a sense of optimism and service to others.
LEGACY
Over the past 50 years, Alderton House has offered a rich array of cultural programs for women of all ages and backgrounds in New York City and beyond. We give women the resources to build a balanced life, achieve greater professional and personal excellence, and render a more effective service to their families, friends, and communities. Our affiliated Highland Study Center offers activities for girls in high school and college which challenge them to aspire to their personal and academic best. These programs have a Christian orientation entrusted to Opus Dei a personal Prelature of the Catholic Church.
LOCAL IMPACT
What women experience at Alderton House has a ripple effect on their families, workplaces, and communities.
Last year alone we reached:
GLOBAL IMPACT
Alderton House works in collaboration with other non profit organizations in New York and abroad to offer educational programs and as a beautiful venue for their activities and special events. Among these are the Murray Hill Institute, and The Avenue Leadership Program at Highland Study Center. Global partners include: Harambee-USA, Artisans for Peace in El Salvador, and Residencia Albacira in Venezuela and Pulaan School in the Philippines through American Initiatives.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alderton House inspires women to seek excellence in their work, to become women of character, and to embrace life with a sense of optimism and service to others.
LEGACY
Over the past 50 years, Alderton House has offered a rich array of cultural programs for women of all ages and backgrounds in New York City and beyond. We give women the resources to build a balanced life, achieve greater professional and personal excellence, and render a more effective service to their families, friends, and communities. Our affiliated Highland Study Center offers activities for girls in high school and college which challenge them to aspire to their personal and academic best. These programs have a Christian orientation entrusted to Opus Dei a personal Prelature of the Catholic Church.
LOCAL IMPACT
What women experience at Alderton House has a ripple effect on their families, workplaces, and communities.
Last year alone we reached:
- 500 Professional women each month in programs throughout NY, NJ, CT, PA, and GA
- 350 Women who attended a monthly event hosted at Alderton House
- 325 Women who attended an annual conference or retreat sponsored by Alderton House
- 300 Guests who attended workshops or cultural events
- 100 Young professionals through weekly programs at Alderton House
- 100 Middle school girls through youth clubs
- 80 High school girls per year through the Avenue Program and related activities
GLOBAL IMPACT
Alderton House works in collaboration with other non profit organizations in New York and abroad to offer educational programs and as a beautiful venue for their activities and special events. Among these are the Murray Hill Institute, and The Avenue Leadership Program at Highland Study Center. Global partners include: Harambee-USA, Artisans for Peace in El Salvador, and Residencia Albacira in Venezuela and Pulaan School in the Philippines through American Initiatives.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Elizabeth Fisher, President of Board
- Uxue Diaz, Treasurer of the Board
- Pauline Nadeau, Secretary of the Board
- Andres Perez-Benzo
- Mary Ellen Kranzlin
- Rose Mary Cosio