Recent Events

  • The Young Professionals Committee spent an afternoon volunteering their time and energy to brighten and enrich the lives of the persons served by Leake & Watts Residential Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The day was spent ice skating and enjoying the sunny weather in Central Park!

  • Christmas was a little merrier for more than 1,000 children and youth this year, thanks to the generous efforts and donations of the organizations and individuals who helped make the Leake & Watts Toy Drive a success! Thank you to all who participated!

  • Leake & Watts recently hosted its 2009 Annual Awards Gala at the St. Regis Hotel in New York. Over 275 guests turned out for the event, raising more than $430,000 in support of the organization’s programs and services.

  • On October 26th the Young Proffesionals Committee hosted an exclusive cocktail event at Blue Elm Restaurant in SoHo to celebrate and support Leake & Watts!

  • The Young Professionals Committee enjoyed a fun-filled evening of cocktails and appetizers at the Half-Pint in the West Village. Over 50 guests gathered to support Leake and Watts.

  • It could not have been a more perfect day for the 4th Annual Spring Golf Event held at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, NY on April 27th earlier this year. With bright sunshine and warm breezes over the Hudson River, it was a rousing success.

  • Join us for the Bloomingdale's Shopping Benefit!  You can support Leake and Watts by shopping at Bloomindale's at a 15% to 20% discount all day October 29, 2009. Each year, Bloomingdale's raises thousands of dollars for local charities through The Shopping Benefit.

  • Leake & Watts hosted an Open House at our new residence serving adult young women with developmental disabilities in the Bronx.