Make-A-Wish Northeast New York is moving its office from Albany to Saratoga Springs this summer.
Its new headquarters, will be in downtown Saratoga, right off Broadway next door to Fat Paulie’s Delicatessen, 92 Congress St. It will serve as the heart of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York’s community of wish families, volunteers, and staff.
The organization also welcomes back Kirsten Broschinsky as director of development. Broschinsky brings with her nearly a decade of experience building crucial community and corporate partnerships
“Saratoga, with its cultural heritage, beautiful scenery, and abundant recreational opportunities, provides an ideal stage for creating inspirational wish experiences for children with critical illnesses, their families, and the people that love them,” agency officials said about the move.
“On behalf of all Saratogians, I extend a joyful welcome to Make-A-Wish Northeast New York,” said Saratoga Mayor Ron Kim in a release. “We are thrilled they have chosen Saratoga Springs as their new home to pursue their all-important mission of making dreams come true to children and their families.”
Jamie Hathaway, interim president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, said the opportunities afforded to the agency by Saratoga Springs “will bring magic to wishes as we give families the unforgettable experiences that only Make-A-Wish can provide. We look forward to creating new partnerships with like-minded organizations, businesses, and donors as our program enters a new era in the Saratoga region.”
Make-A-Wish Northeast New York is a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Since 1987, the chapter has brought hope, strength, and joy to thousands of wish kids across 15 counties in Northeast New York.
Broschinsky’s reappointment signifies the organization’s continued commitment to fulfilling the wishes of children facing critical illnesses, officials said.
“Sometimes a mission embeds itself right into your soul, and that’s what the mission of Make-A-Wish has done for me,” said Broschinsky. “I’m excited to be back with the wonderful families, volunteers, supporters, and community that make up Make-A-Wish Northeast New York.”
She will lead Make-A-Wish Northeast New York’s efforts in building and nurturing relationships with community and corporate partners, as well as working closely with donors to generate vital support for its wish-granting initiatives.
“I am happy to welcome Kirsten Broschinsky back to Make-A-Wish Northeast New York,” said Hathaway. “Just as she has done for nearly a decade, Kirsten’s exceptional ability to call on her deep-rooted connections in the Capital Region and engage with donors will undoubtedly enhance our ability to grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses.”