Countdown To Zero, with the Carter Center

What if you could put an end to a painful or deadly disease? If you could ensure that no one would ever suffer from it again? That goal of wiping out every single case of a disease is ambitious and the challenges are enormous—but the potential benefits are even greater. The Carter Center has led a 30 year international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, in close collaboration with ministries of health and local communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and many others. In 1986, there were an ...

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Family Service League New Children’s Area, Funding in Part by AJH Foundation

Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation is helping to fund and name the building of the Children's Area in the new FSL Health and Wellness Center in Bay Shore which is expected to be completed in 2018. Family Service League of Long Island, established in 1926, delivers tangible help and crisis intervention across a spectrum of service areas including mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, job training, computer literacy, trauma counseling, at-risk youth, family counseling and senior support. In addition, Family Service League provides pre-school learning ...

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Supporting Sunrise Association

Supporting Sunrise Association whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings, through day camps, year-round programs, and in-hospital recreational activities. Jaclyn Houseknecht and Lauren Stein serving as volunteer arts 'n crafts teachers at Sunrise Day Camp on Long Island.

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Freedom Fighters Outdoors Partnership

AJH Foundation's way of showing gratitude to our nation's injured vets for their sacrifices is by partnering with Freedom Fighters Outdoors. Freedom Fighter Outdoors offers a positive impact on veterans' quality of life, something we feel very strongly about. Fishing in Montauk, attending a dinner with fellow injured vets, Alice having breakfast with injured vets, their families, and Freedom Fighter Outdoors's Board Members

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Fiver Children’s Foundation

  Supporting underserved NY youth through Fiver Children's Foundation which provides comprehensive year round programs that promote education and character development in children ages 8-18. Alice is standing alongside Tom Tucker, founder of Fiver, and his wife Heather at their annual fundraiser in New York City.

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Meeting President Jimmy Carter

President and Mrs. Carter in June of 2014 during a 5 day trip with the Carter Center....

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Alice Houseknecht, 2014 Honoree of the Montauk Playhouse Diamond In The Rough Gala

This year’s Gala Honorees include Alice Houseknecht, whom we are proud to honor for her philanthropic commitment to the community.

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Mother’s Day Luncheon with Christy Turlington

Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht posing at the Mother's Day Luncheon with Every Mother Counts founder, Christy Turlington in May 2013.  

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