On behalf of the entire team at Beyond Bedtime, we remember our beloved friend and supporter, Betsy Howie. Betsy was the first to recognize the connection between Beyond Bedtime and Scholastic, and the work that our two organizations could undertake together to deepen our impact. At Scholastic, Betsy found Beyond Bedtime while searching for a nonprofit whose work felt grassroots in nature; a cause that both children and adults could get behind. As Betsy put it, bedtime felt more complete with a good story. Why not incorporate books into what we gave the children? And so, fast forward 14 years, and Betsy’s legacy continues, our partnership with Scholastic has grown, and with her thoughtfulness, Betsy identified a powerful combination: pajamas and books.
Our Founder, Genevieve Piturro, remembers Betsy and shares the following:
“Betsy Howie became part of Beyond Bedtime’s story in 2008. Her compassion, humor and ‘get it done’ attitude immediately drew me in and endeared her to us all. It was no surprise that she joined our Board the next year. I learned quickly that Betsy led with her open heart, laughed with abandon, and loved fiercely. She lived her whole life with passion and inspired the rest of us to do the same. She followed the beat of her own drum, and she stood her ground – and if you were lucky enough to be her friend, she would stand by you forever.
Betsy pulled everyone into her amazing, wild ride of a life – and in that life, she made our children one of her priorities personally, and with the Scholastic team right beside her. Betsy changed every single one of us and I am personally so grateful to this beautiful woman with the wild golden curls and amazing marshmallow treats, for the love and compassion she gave to our children, and for the memories I have of all the ways she made the world brighter.”
Betsy also served as a member of the Board of Directors for many years. She not only supported Beyond Bedtime’s partnership with Scholastic, but also dedicated time to supporting our local programs. One memorable day, Betsy visited a group of girls at the NYC Center to share her knowledge about tap dancing. It wasn’t enough to simply talk about her love of dancing — Betsy put on her tap shoes and tapped to all our delight, engaging the girls and inspiring us all.
Betsy will always be part of the fabric of Beyond Bedtime, and therefore many of our children’s lives. We are grateful for her friendship and to have been part of her journey. May her memory dance on in all our hearts.
Make a gift in memory of Betsy.
How will you remember Betsy?
If you would like, please share your favorite memories of Betsy in the comments.
16,520 responses to “Remembering a Loving Supporter and Board Member: Betsy Howie”
Singapore Mattress Guide: Tһe Real Factors Thаt Matter in 2026 Choosing a neԝ mattress singapore іs one of the biggest…
References: Legiano Casino No Deposit Bonus http://crazyfrag91.free.fr/?URL=sosi.al%2Fthedahamlin498
Modern Purair 416 Meridian Rd SE #14A, Calgary AB T2A 1X2, Canada (403) 800-7254 Bookmarks
Amazing information Thanks!
This piece of writing will assist the internet users for creating new webpage or even a blog from start to…
Ridiculous story there. What happened after? Good luck!
OMT’s emphasis оn error analysis transforms errors гight into discovering journeys, helping pupils drop іn love ᴡith math’s forgiving nature…
FranChoice 7500 Flying Cloud Drive, #600 Eden Prairie MN 55344,United Ѕtates 952-345-8400 franchise business ownership plan
Hi! Quick question that’s completely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My website looks…
https://jm-cougar.net/ Wonderful posts. Thanks a lot.
I’m noᴡ not sure where you’re getting youг information, ƅut great topic. I muѕt send a whіle finding out much…
Excellent website you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any forums that cover the…
This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look forward to seeking more…
OMT’ѕ standalone e-learning alternatives encourage independent exploration, nurturing ɑ personal love fоr mathematics ɑnd test ambition. Enlist tοdaʏ in OMT’s…
With havin so much content do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright violation? My site has…
Thank you for some other magnificent article. Where else may just anybody get that type of information in such a…
I constantly emailed this blog post page to all my associates, since if like to read it next my links…
We have been helping Canadians Borrow Money Against Their Car Title Since March 2009 and are among the very few…
What’s up to every one, the contents existing at this website are really awesome for people experience, well, keep up…
May I just say what a comfort to uncover somebody who really understands what they’re talking about on the web.…
Leave a Reply