About Us - A Caring Hand, The Billy Esposito Foundation

Mission & Vision
The mission of ACH is to meet bereaved children and families wherever they are in their grief and fulfill their needs in a caring and knowledgeable environment through services to help them with their emotional journey and financial assistance to aid their future education.

The vision of ACH is to help bereaved children and family members cope with the death of a significant person. This is accomplished with a comprehensive program of counseling, support, financial assistance for education, research, consultation, and crisis response

A Caring Hand, The Billy Esposito Bereavement Center
In 2008, ACH opened and now operates the only free-standing, comprehensive bereavement center in New York City. Programs and services offered at the Bereavement Center help children, teens, caregivers, teachers and professionals learn healthy ways of dealing with grief. Please click here to learn more about our Bereavement Center.

Founder's Letter
Please visit Susan Esposito-Lombardo’s Founder’s Scrapbook to learn more about the impetus behind the creation of ACH and to read the most recent Message From the Founder.

In Memory of Billy Esposito
In all that we do, the Foundation seeks to embody the passion and spirit of the late Billy Esposito. Please click here to read about his life and memory.

A Face Behind the Foundation
We enjoy celebrating our team of current and past volunteers. Periodically, we spotlight one of the many special people whose dedication to the cause and involvement in the organization is especially meaningful.