STAMFORD, CT--(Marketwired - Mar 18, 2015) - Stamford Youth Foundation (SYF) is pleased to announce that Des Hague, former CEO of Centerplate, the largest event hospitality company in North America, has been named as the foundation's latest board member. Hague's primary responsibility in addition to serving on the board will be to chair the Corporate Donations Fundraising. Hague has spent years assisting many not for profit causes globally and has been instrumental in raising hundreds of million dollars for worthy causes.
"SYF is a cause that is and near and dear to me and one that I have participated in for a few years. It does excellent work in the community and one that I am proud to dedicate my time and resources. Our organization provides invaluable opportunities by providing organized team activities along with financial assistance to boys and girls in the community who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate. I look forward to working with local leaders to ensure our community affords every child this opportunity," states Hague.
"Des Hague has been very active in our community and we are delighted to have someone of his experience and caliber furthering our efforts," states Tony Spadaccini of the SYF.
About SYF
SYF is a 501(c) 3, not for profit organization that operates programs to serve the youth of Stamford, CT, their parents and the community at large. All SYF officers, coaches and directors are volunteers.
SYF receives donations and grants from organizations and individuals to help subsidize its programs. These donations primarily fund the financial scholarships for participants that could not otherwise afford the programs. Making our programs available to all of the town's youth is core to SYF's mission. SYF also relies upon Stamford's public facilities such as parks, ball fields and schools to offer our programs. These facilities are made available to SYF and its participants at no cost (except for custodians at some locations) by the City of Stamford.
SYF's directors and officers believe that SYF is accountable to its constituents and supporters. These include financial donors, various branches of Stamford's city government (i.e. Board of Recreation, Board of Education, Police, Fire, Youth Services), participants, volunteers, coaches & instructors, and parents. As an organization, SYF strives to minimize administrative costs and utilize funds directly in its programs. SYF's financial results are audited by the independent accounting firm of O'Conner, Davies, Munns & Dobbins. For further information on our financial results, contact our treasurer, Gary Shannon at gms0404@aol.com