The Barbara Giordano Foundation, Inc.

10/30/2026

The Barbara Giordano Foundation & Pegasus Therapeutic Horsemanship are partnering to present 2 small groups for Women Who Have Served to participate in Equine Therapy at no cost.

One date was previously announced:
November 5, 2026

One date was added:
November 12, 2026

Please register because those slots will fill quickly.

Simply email your name, phone number, address and beach of service to [email protected].

Remember, transportation will not be provided.

10/29/2026

10/24/2026

Please share with women who have served.
Thanks 💜

10/23/2026

A healthy reminder for all women who served — and everyone else reading this message…

10/21/2026

Did You Know?

Virginia Giordano, Founder of the Barbara Giordano Foundation, graciously shared this heartfelt reflection on her sister Barbara’s life and legacy—offering a glimpse into the remarkable woman whose vision continues to inspire the Foundation’s work.

There is also an artist’s rendition of the Foundation’s future planned retreat center for women veterans.

If you are interested in learning how your support of this project can be beneficial, please feel free to reach out to Virginia Giordano.

10/21/2026

The Barbara Giordano Foundation graciously thanks the Patterson Rotary for their generous support of women veterans. Our Foundation, along with 44 others, was presented with a certificate of recognition and a donation for the work we do in support of the community.

Virginia Giordano, the Barbara Giordano Foundation’s Founder will be a participant on a panel on November 14, 2026 at a Women Veterans Recognition Brunch at the Centennial Golf Club. Women veterans are provided with free admission, and the cost of tickets for all other guests is $60.

For more information, please visit the following link:

https://pattersonrotary.org/events/women-veterans-luncheon-2026/

10/20/2026

October: The month to focus all care & concern on you!

Did you know?

🌿 Plants & flowers offer more than beauty—they can lift your mood, ease stress and bring a sense of calm. Caring for them encourages mindfulness, purpose and connection with nature. Some also have therapeutic uses, such as aloe vera gel for soothing minor burns, while others are edible and can supply healthy nutrients.

Bring a little nature into your everyday self-care. 🌸

Info provided by Elizabeth Matherson: Contributing practitioner with the Barbara Giordano Foundation.

Studied Botany at the NY Botanical Gardens and is also certified by Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County as a Master Gardener

10/19/2026

Additional Date: Equine Therapy: Horses Teach and Women Heal (November 12, 2026)

We would love for you to join us for a wonderful day experiencing a powerful, yet beautiful bonding session with horses who reflect what you carry, and respond with honesty which can help to develop inner strength.

Please respond as soon as possible to secure your space as slots are limited.