Townwide Fund Welcomes New Executive Director

The Townwide Fund of Huntington (www.townwidefund.org) is pleased to announce that Huntington Village resident Trish Rongo has been named Executive Director.

As Executive Director, Ms. Rongo will be responsible for helping the Townwide Fund continue its mission of supporting Huntington’s social service agencies, continuing its more than 50 year tradition of ensuring that “Money Raised in Huntington Stays in Huntington.”  She will oversee the operational side of the Townwide Fund and assist President Jim Powers in furthering the TWF’s corporate relationships, partnerships with private and public companies, sponsorships and payroll deduction plans.

Ms. Rongo brings a wealth of experience to the position, having held various executive positions in professional and volunteer capacities in many local Huntington organizations.  She most recently served as Marketing & Development Manager at the Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor.  Prior to that, she was Marketing Manager at Huntington Village Dental.  Ms. Rongo has served on the Executive Planning Committee for Huntington Hospital’s Annual Gala and is an Immediate Past -President of the Junior Welfare League of Huntington.

Trish has been an active member of the community since moving to Huntington Village in 2004.  She currently serves on several committees in The Huntington Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Leadership Huntington’s Class of 2014.

James T. Powers, Board President said “We are delighted to welcome Trish to the Townwide Fund as we continue on a journey of rejuvenation and enhanced corporate sponsorship, with the Fund’s growing role as a steward of the social services in the Town. We look forward to her contributions to the future of the Fund and to Huntington.”

 ABOUT THE TOWNWIDE FUND OF HUNTINGTON

The Townwide Fund of Huntington was founded in 1961 by a group of private citizens who wanted to support local charities that help community members in need. Now more than 50 years and $10 million later, The Townwide Fund continues its mission in supporting local social service agencies that nurture the underserved members of our hometown.  To learn more, visit www.townwidefund.org.