Sep 19 2011

Tonight: Fundraiser for Books and Materials at the Hunters Point Library

On June 22nd, Long Island City resident Fausta Ippolito died tragically and much too soon from a rare form of colon cancer. She left a multitude of grieving family and friends, and fond memories in the hearts of all who loved and admired her.

Born in the Italian village of Castel di Sangro, Fausta Ippolito was a beautiful yet unassuming woman, grounded by basic family values. A devoted wife and mother of two children, Fausta represented all that is best in life. As an elementary school teacher, fluent in Italian and other Romance Languages, Fausta recognized the power that education, learning and literacy can have in molding a young life.

That’s why Fausta wholeheartedly embraced the plan to build a new branch of Queens Library in the Hunters Point community she called home, mobilizing the residents of her neighborhood to support this worthy venture.

On Monday, September 19th at 6 PM we invite you to gather at Manducatis Rustica at 46-33 Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, which has graciously sponsored this evening, to celebrate Fausta Ippolito and help us create the Forever Fausta Learning and Literacy Endowment in support of books, materials, resources, and programs at the future Hunter’s Point Community Library.

Our goal is to fund the Forever Fausta endowment with an initial investment of $50,000. A group of close friends and admirers of Fausta have agreed to match any and all gifts totaling up to $25,000, so it is our mission to raise $25,000 and begin the endowment with a $50,000 gift in Fausta’s honor.