LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER’S HONOREES

Matt Darnall and Kathleen Kiernan.

Husband and wife Matt Darnall and Kathleen Kiernan were recently honored at White Plains-based Lifting Up Westchester”™s Community of Hope virtual gala. Darnall is the lead developer at Element Capital, an alternative investment managing firm founded by Jeffrey Talpins, a longtime supporter of Lifting Up Westchester and a sponsor of the gala.

“We are grateful to Lifting Up Westchester for the incredible work they do on behalf of our community,” said Oren Eisner, president of the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation. “And we are thrilled that Matt and Kathleen were honored by Lifting Up Westchester. Matt is brilliant at finding creative solutions to challenging problems and it is no surprise that he applies his skills and commitment to making our community better for everyone. Element is honored to support Matt and Lifting Up Westchester”™s important work.”

“We are grateful to leaders like Jeffrey Talpins who have been the driving force behind the charitable efforts of their company,” said Anahaita N. Kotval, CEO of Lifting Up Westchester. “Matt and Kathleen have devoted their talent and resources to help individuals who have fallen on hard times and we are grateful for the opportunity to honor them for their commitment to our community.” 

For four decades as one of the county”™s largest social service nonprofits, Lifting Up Westchester makes sure that residents in need have critical resources, access to health care and education and the strong support systems needed to regain their independence.