Every year, the Foundation's Ombudsman Program presents various awards to its dedicated volunteers at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. On June 17, 2008, Linda Hoffman, President, presented the Foundation's Ombudsman Program's "Circle of Giving Award" to WNBC Reporter, Monica Morales. The "Circle of Giving Award" was given to Ms. Morales in appreciation and recognition of the great satisfaction and personal fulfillment she gained in return for her:

• staunch support of the program by graciously volunteering her time to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies at its last four Annual Ombudsman Volunteer Recognition Luncheons
• bringing an awareness to WNBC's viewers of the program's work to protect the rights of New York City's nursing and adult home residents and the concept of introducing laughter programs into their daily lives.

Also at that June 17, 2008 luncheon, Debbie Warburton, Director of the Foundation's Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program, presented citation awards from New York City Council Member David Weprin in recognition of those volunteers who have served as Ombudsmen and protected the rights of the City's nursing and adult home residents for more than 15 years. In essence, the citations proclaim that:

• a great city is only as great as those persons who give exemplary service to their communities, especially by being volunteers.
• these volunteers are outstanding citizens and worthy of the esteem of the great City of New York.

Those honored were: Alberto Barratt, Marian Benedikt, Harry Bohrer, Gloriet Cohen, Trudy Cutler, Josephine Feagley, Abigail LaBorde and Dorothy Pilch. (Paul Stone and Joseph Therry not present.)

Over the years, the Foundation's social service programs for the elderly have been the recipients of numerous awards and proclamations for their sensitivity to the needs of the elderly, and its senior citizen buildings for their aesthetic attractiveness.

	Council of Senior Centers & Services of NYC For Gallant Efforts in the Face of Tragedy On and Following September 11, 2001
	U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2000 Secretary's Commendation In recognition as one of HUD's High Performing Multifamily Properties Ridge Street Gardens
	The Municipal Art Society of New York 1997 Certificate of Merit The Society "applauds the Foundation's ability to create upbeat and positive housing set against tasteful and gracious surroundings for our neediest elderly."
	New York City Department of Employment 1997 Award of Excellence Awarded for Outstanding Service in JTPA Title II Training Program
	National Council on Seniors Housing 1996 Honorable Mention Excellence in Seniors Housing - Affordable Senior Housing Concourse Gardens
	WorldFest Houston 1996 Silver Award Film & Video Awards Medical/Treatments/Procedures In Your Hands
	Mature Media National AwardsBronze Award 1996 Bronze Award Honoring the Best In Advertising, Marketing & Educational Materials for Older Adults In Your Hands
	Governor's Voluntary Service Award 1991, In Recognition of Outstanding Contributions To "The Family of New York" Ombudservice Program

• National Council of the Multifamily Housing Industry and Registered Apartment Managers Program, Pillars of the Industry, Clinton Gardens - Best Seniors' Mid-High Rise Apartments, 1995
• National Association of Home Builders - Pillars of Industry Award, 1995
• Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York - "Emma" Award, 1993
• East Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Civic Service Award, 1990
• Our Town, OTTY Award for Making New York City a Better Place to Live and Work, 1985
• The Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award Certificate, 1984
• Presidential Recognition Award for Community Service, 1983

The Foundation's social services and building programs have also been positively recognized by the media on television and radio as well as articles in The New York Times, Architectural Record, Multi-Housing News and in a book entitled Civil Architecture, The New Public Infrastructure, McGraw Hill, 1995.