CARMEL- Carmel native Patti Lavan Horvath has been named executive director of the Field Hall Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strengthens community partnerships and improves the lives of older adults in Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.
Since helping set up the organization in 2019, Horvath has played a significant role in shaping its grantmaking strategy.
In making the announcement, Field Hall’s Chief Executive Officer John Ahearn, lauded Lavan Horvath’s dedication: “Patti’s vision, and deep understanding of both the foundation’s history and its future opportunities make her exceptionally qualified to lead the organization. From our earliest days, she has been instrumental in building an organization that has awarded more than $5.5 million in grants to support older adults and strengthen our communities. The board is delighted to appoint her as Executive Director and looks forward to her continued leadership,” he said.
Lavan Horvath expressed gratitude for the promotion: “I am honored by the board’s confidence in me and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Executive Director. Having been part of the foundation from the beginning, I have seen firsthand the extraordinary impact our nonprofit partners make every day. I look forward to building on the foundation’s strong legacy and working with our grantees, community leaders, and board members to expand opportunities and improve lives throughout our region.”
She explained the foundation was formed following the sale of the Field Home Nursing Home and Assisted Living Program in 2018.
“Monies generated from the sale of the business were added to its foundation. “Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 are presented to non-profits in the tri-county area that improve the lives of older adults,” she said.
Horvath said her foundation is especially interested in collaborative projects and programs that address seniors’ basic needs” in the following areas: Home-based care services; social work, food insecurity of older adults; transportation options for older adults; caregivers and home health aides; elder abuse intervention; Alzheimer’s and dementia; and alcohol and substance abuse prevention and intervention.
Funds are also available for caregiver support and geriatric care centers.
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