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The Cristina Fontanelli Foundation, Inc.,
a 501 c-3 Charity
The Cristina Fontanelli Foundation, Inc.
"Putting smiles on kids' and audiences' faces for more than 18 years"
MEET AWARD-WINNING SINGER/PBS-TV HOST CRISTINA FONTANELLI
Cristina Fontanelli has been thrilling audiences across the globe with her "vocal genius" for many years. 18 years ago, Cristina had an inspiration to produce her first concert at the Merkin Concert Hall near Lincoln Center in New York City. She had a vision for an annual Italian Christmas concert to delight audiences of all ages that would create joyful family memories while preserving the great songs of Italy and Christmas and give youth performance opportunities. Thus, her charitable producing work began, developing into her own 501 c-3 launched in the year of Covid-19.
The Cristina Fontanelli Foundation at a Glance
Cristina's vision was to give children/youth performances opportunities while preserving the great music of the world. Through the years she has added the goal of spreading awareness of the scientifically-proven healing benefits of this music to society and to personal health. Through Cristina's charitable work, hundreds of children from many backgrounds have had the opportunity of singing, dancing (even singing in sign language!) on major NYC stages, including in 2018 and 2019 at the world's most prestigious music hall, Carnegie Hall. After meeting program expenses, funds are sent to children's causes such as St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the St. Francis Food Pantry of NYC, the Wounded Warriors and many other organizations (list upon request). Free tickets are given to Veterans and low-cost/free tickets are given to Seniors and the under-privileged. Our 2 other members of our Board of Directors: Diane Imbesi Cutrone and Mary Motlenski bring an extensive background in childhood education and non-profit volunteering and administration experience.
"Thank you so much for giving my students the thrill of a lifetime!"
Kathleen A. Sciortino, Pincipal P.S. 115
"My wife and I had an incredible time. The performance was spectacular. Cristina’s voice moved the whole audience. We kindly thank you, donors
and supporters." United States Air Force Veteran 2002 - 2006
"Hold onto your dreams tenaciously, though they be but a whisper on the breeze. Hold onto your dreams voraciously, for the years slip away with ease."
Cristina Fontanelli
A Southampton Salute to Summer
In the great tradition of the last 30 years, Opera & Broadway of the Hamptons will return to the East End bringing the great "chestnuts" of the Opera and Broadway favorites in their program "A Southampton Salute To Summer: Cristina Fontanelli & Her Fabulous Friends" taking place for the 4th year in a row in the magnificent Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the heart of the Village of Southampton, within walking distance of shops and restaurants
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Contact The Cristina Fontanelli Foundation
400 West 43rd St., Suite 18-H, NY, NY 10036-6311
