Newsroom
The Fresh Air Fund relies on the generous support of national and local print, radio, television and online news outlets to tell our organization's story. During the spring and summer months, in particular, we ask the media to publicize our Friendly Town program and feature volunteer host families who all have heartwarming memories and stories. Please keep an eye out for The Fresh Air Fund in your local area!
Publicity Contacts:
- Spokesperson and Executive Director of The Fund, Jenny Morgenthau, (212) 897-8898
- Kate Brinkerhoff, Director of Public Relations, (212) 897-8890
- Andrea Kotuk, Public Relations Consultant, Andrea & Associates, (212) 353-9585
In the News:
- WMVY in Martha's Vineyard, MA recently featured Fund Executive Director, Jenny Morgenthau, as their Person of the Week. Click here to listen to her interview!
- Jenny Morgenthau and award-winning actress Gabourey Sidibe were interviewed on Reality Cares radio on Sunday, July 18, 2010 about The Fresh Air Fund and the new 'Precious Center for Teen Leadership' at The Fund's Camp ABC in Fishkill, NY! Click here to listen to the interview.
- Click here to check out The Fresh Air Fund's insert that appeared in The New York Times on June, 4, 2010.
- Jenny Morgenthau was interviewed by Chuck Scarborough on NBC Nightly News on May 3, 2010 about The Fresh Air Fund's programs. Click here to watch the segment!
- Jenny Morgenthau and Fresh Air outreach partner, Edmundo Quinones, appeared on 'Tiempo' (WABC-TV) on May 16, 2010 to discuss the upcoming Fresh Air summer! Click here to watch the first segment and here to watch the second and final segment.
- To see The Fresh Air Fund's insert that appeared in The New York Times on April 23, 2010, click here.
Resources:
- To learn more about The Fund by reading our fact sheet, please click here. (for the Spanish version, click here.)
- For our latest press releases, click here.
- Click here to view a PDF of our 2009 annual report.
Public Service Advertisements:
- Listen to The Fresh Air Fund's 30-second audio public service announcement featuring Board member Mariah Carey discussing the importance of hosting a Fresh Air child.
- Listen to The Fresh Air Fund's 30-second audio public service announcement featuring Board member Tiki Barber discussing the importance of hosting a Fresh Air child.
- Listen to The Fresh Air Fund's 30-second audio public service announcement featuring Board member Tiki Barber encouraging supporters to contribute to The Fund.
- Check out The Fresh Air Fund's 30-second public service advertisement below, featuring Board member Tiki Barber!
Header Photo Credit: Joan Barker