About St. David’s Society of the State of New York
Founded in 1801 and legally established in 1835 St David’s was a Benevolent Society to assist needy immigrants from Wales. This help included Medical care at The Presbyterian Hospital and Burial plots in Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn Still available!
In the mid 19th Century, the Society added a program to recognize lifetime achievements by Welsh and Welsh Americans Hopkins Bronze Medal. Some 50 Medals have been presented to date.
Most significant was the creation of a Scholarship Program which has awarded grants for College and Post graduate studies to deserving students. More than 200 awards have been made under this program.
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Emergency Support
As a heritage BENEVOLENT Society, we recognize that there might be particular emergency situation which bring distress to people of Welsh ancestry.
The Society has made Emergency grants to meet such particular needs.
People in need may apply directly to the Society or can be referred for consideration by the Society by filing a recommendation trough this website.
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