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Eliza Hamilton’s Legacy Lives On | New York City News
Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, wasn’t just a musical legend—she was a trailblazing philanthropist who co-founded New York’s first private orphanage in 1806. Now known as Graham, this 220-year-old institution offers mental health, youth coaching, and policy advocacy, rooted in its founding mission of “Helpful Help.” Started by a radical group of women—including Isabella Graham, Joanna Bethune, and Sarah Hoffman—Graham broke ground by welcoming children of all faiths and funding itself through philanthropy. Today, under CEO Kym Watson, it continues to evolve, deeply…
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