Edith Macy Conference Center recently donated 80 beds to FOOD FOR THE POOR, www.foodforthepoor.org, the service that provides food, housing, health care, education, water projects, micro-enterprise development assistance and emergency relief to those in significant need.  The Food For The Poor organization is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida and provides extensive assistance to people in Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.  Edith Macy Conference Center had recently engaged in an upgrade of the property’s bedding.  The donation of beds was part of the Hometown Hospitality - Caring for Our Communities initiative of Benchmark Hospitality International, which operates Edith Macy Conference Center.

“In planning a significant upgrade to our guestroom mattresses, we looked for options other than disposing of the previous bedding.” stated David Vogt, general manager of Edith Macy.  "Our housekeeping manager, Jean Otto, did some digging and found a perfect fit in the Food for the Poor organization.  We were all very pleased to have the beds put to such good use.”

Located in Briarcliff Manor, New York, just 45 minutes from Manhattan, Edith Macy Conference Center is situated among 405 wooded acres on a mountainside overlooking the heart of Westchester County. This secluded setting boasts 14,000 square feet of flexible business meeting space in four separate conference facilities and meeting rooms, including the Edith Macy Conference Center and the John J. Creedon Education Center. For small, private gatherings to large conferences of up to 200, Edith Macy Conference Center provides a smoke-free, natural, quiet setting for successful meetings and corporate retreats.  Additional information about Edith Macy Conference Center can be found at www.edithmacy.com.  Benchmark Hospitality International operates Edith Macy Conference Center.
 
The “Hometown Hospitality - Caring For Our Communities” program of Benchmark Hospitality International advances the philanthropic endeavors of the leading hospitality management company through employee volunteer programs, in-kind donations and community outreach activities.  Benchmark believes that responsible corporate citizenship recognizes the inalienable link between a healthy and vibrant community and the health and well being of a company and its employees. Hometown Hospitality - Caring for Our Communities encourages and enables Benchmark employees globally to seek leading roles in the communities in which they live and work and the world community as well by supporting social, educational, and cultural programs, either through property-developed initiatives or through partnering with existing services.  

Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management company based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference centers, hotels and condominium resorts both domestically and internationally.  For locations of Benchmark Hospitality properties and for additional information, visit Benchmark's Website at www.benchmarkhospitality.com

Edith Macy Team Prepares Beds For Shipping - Photo L to R: 

Peter Stafford, Director of Operations
Jean Otto, Housekeeping Manager
Gaston Monsalve, Food & Beverage department
Francisco Silva, Conference Services
Alberto Diaz, Housekeeping
Victor Dominguez, Housekeeping
Walter Garcia, Food & Beverage department
Angel Buston, Housekeeping