You can make a difference by donating today to The Suzanne Grant Foundation.
Suzanne Grant was a beloved resident of Mt Kisco, who was so many things to so many people. She volunteered endless hours to our community, local organizations and our school district and most recently was the co-owner of PORCH, a home and gift store in Mt Kisco. She could do anything and make it seem so simple. She always found room in her heart and almost impossibly, time in her schedule to help anyone who asked. She lived every minute of the day to the fullest, always putting family, friends, and community first. She was truly one of a kind. To honor Suzanne and to continue her passion for helping others and improving our community, The Suzanne Grant Foundation was created by her family and friends. Always motivated by the desire to make the world a better place, Suzanne leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. Those who are inclined to follow her example can do so by making a contribution to her Foundation.
Our Most Recent Update (See more at TheSuzanneGrantFoundation.com)
We're looking forward to our next community event at Forged Iron on Thursday, March 26. Please register and join us!
Our annual Benefit Concert in The Suzanne Theater in November was a huge success. It's our yearly opportunity to showcase not just The Suzanne Grant Theater, but also the incredible musical talent in our school district. The faculty and students put on a show to remember!
This year’s Fox Lane Community Volunteer Day will be on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.
This past year’s Fox Lane Community Volunteer Day was a smashing success. Our friends at The Examiner wrote such a wonderful piece and we encourage you to have a look.
Some feedback from this year’s event:
“This event was very fun and fulfilling. I forgot how good it felt to serve the community” - Student
“As a Junior this year I was looking forward to this day. Thank you for this opportunity you gave us to help others” - Student
“It really does feel great to give back to the community” - Student
“I have enjoyed participating for the past three years. Not only is it a great experience to give back and partner with our community, it also provides an opportunity to engage with different students and watch them make meaningful connections. I think it’s a wonderful day for students and staff alike” - Teacher
“I liked seeing the students so engaged” - Teacher
“The students were incredible. Their work ethic was impressive” - Teacher
“The students were hardworking, upbeat, and a pleasure to be around” - Volunteer organization
“Thank you so much for volunteering your time and energy with us. Your group’s support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors in need” - Volunteer organization.
Thanks to your generosity, over four years we’ve introduced over 1,000 young people to the importance of volunteering, we’ve trained roughly 100 students in life saving CPR, and we’ve completed over 100 projects in support of our community. Suzanne’s legacy of giving continues and we’re looking forward to the 5th annual event next May.
We were very happy to continue to support the music program in our district by helping Bedford Hills Elementary School start a Ukulele program! New instruments and storage materials are now in school and the kids are loving it!
Mount Kisco Elementary School performed a dual language production of Disney’s “The Jungle Book”. As we did last year with “Aladdin”, urgently needed equipment was provided by The Suzanne Grant Foundation. The performance was incredible! Our other elementary schools also jumped into theatrical performances. Pound Ridge Elementary School performed Frozen, West Patent performed Annie, and Bedford Village brought us Finding Nemo!
We were pleased to help fund an annual trip for our Hillside students to Lake Compounce. All students in grades 9-12, along with staff members, participate in this memorable event as a way to honor everyone’s achievements.
We also supported an upcoming trip for the Middle School Rock Ensemble by providing equipment that will be shared across many of the District’s musical ensembles.
Fox Lane Community Volunteer Day
The Suzanne Grant Foundation, along with Fox Lane High School, has created a new initiative. It is, much like Suzanne, focused on our students and our local community.
Suzanne was about many things. At the top of that list was volunteerism. For those of you fortunate enough to know Suzanne, you'll recall the countless hours she spent in support of our schools and our local not-for-profit organizations. She volunteered her time to help our town, our neighbors, friends, and strangers. Giving back was part of her life.
We are proud to announce that beginning in May 2022 and continuing every school year into the future, a Fox Lane Community Volunteer Day will be established as a permanent part of the school calendar. Fox Lane High School, with support from The Suzanne Grant Foundation, will dedicate one school day for the Junior class as a day of volunteerism and learning in our local community. Organizations such as The Boys and Girls Club, The Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, Neighbors Link, Westmoreland Sanctuary, 914 Cares, our five elementary schools, and many others participate in the program and identify priority projects that are addressed by teams of Fox Lane students. Each student in the junior class, along with teachers who have also volunteered, has a choice of where they would like to spend their time that day. Together, we create indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities for hundreds of students, and address needed priorities for over 20 different local organizations. We all gather back at school at the end of the day to share experiences, accomplishments, and a food truck feast! This year's program is scheduled for Friday, May 19.
The Suzanne Grant Theater
In September 2021, the new Suzanne Grant Theater was dedicated in Fox Lane Middle School. Every single student in our district spends time in this special space. It is home to musical concerts, theatrical performances, guest speakers, art shows, science fairs, readathons, community events, Board of Education meetings, and so much more.
The new Suzanne Grant Theater will benefit current elementary and middle school families as well as generations to come. Enhancements include an entirely new acoustic system, a black box theater design with retractable theater-style seating, more overall space and flexibility, upgraded lighting, new entrances, new flooring, a new grand piano, and other improvements.
The Suzanne Grant Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization with the IRS and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Foundation will provide donors with a receipt upon any donation.
If your company provides corporate matching for donations, please use "The Suzanne Grant Foundation" as the charity and use EIN 85-2145752 when submitting your matching request.
The Suzanne Grant Foundation
PO Box 577
Mt Kisco, NY 10549
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