Friends of Sleepy Hollow

Our Mission

Neighbors working together to support parks, arts, and essential services in the Village of Sleepy Hollow.

A modern, well-lit meeting room in the Sleepy Hollow village hall, devoid of people, featuring a long, light-wood conference table lined with high-backed navy fabric chairs, each neatly pushed in. At the table’s center, a row of slim, matte-silver nameplate holders stands ready, alongside a few stacked folders labeled “Community Initiatives” in understated typography. Large windows on one side reveal a subtle hint of treetops and village rooftops in soft focus. Overhead, recessed lighting combines with natural afternoon light to create even, professional illumination with minimal shadows. Photographic realism, eye-level perspective with symmetrical composition, projecting an organized, transparent, and collaborative civic planning environment.
A peaceful Hudson River shoreline restoration area near Sleepy Hollow, NY, showing a carefully constructed natural stone embankment lined with native grasses, reeds, and wildflowers in muted greens, soft purples, and pale yellows. Discreet educational signage on a slim metal post explains the habitat restoration, positioned at the right third of the frame. The calm river stretches into the distance with low forested hills along the opposite shore. Early morning light creates a cool, soft glow, with gentle reflections shimmering on the water and delicate shadows among the stones. Photographic realism, wide-angle, eye-level composition with sharp focus, evoking a serene, environmentally responsible atmosphere that underscores local conservation initiatives.

Friends of Sleepy Hollow

Friends of Sleepy Hollow is a volunteer-led nonprofit strengthening village life through grants, events, and partnerships. We champion projects that preserve local history, expand access to nature, and support our neighbors.

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Our Board

A meticulously maintained village park entrance sign reading “Welcome to Sleepy Hollow,” carved in dark-stained wood with crisp white lettering, stands beside a stone-lined flower bed bursting with seasonal blooms in deep oranges, yellows, and purples. The sign is anchored in neatly trimmed green grass, with mature trees and a gently curving path fading into the background. Soft late-afternoon natural light filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the sign and ground. Photographic realism, eye-level composition using the rule of thirds, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the sign tack-sharp while subtly blurring the background, creating a professional, welcoming, community-focused atmosphere suitable for a nonprofit homepage hero image.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Leads our volunteer board, connecting neighbors, local businesses, and village partners around shared projects.

A carefully restored historic village street corner in Sleepy Hollow, NY, featuring crisp white-painted lampposts with classic lantern tops, brick sidewalks, and freshly planted street planters overflowing with native greenery and small flowering plants. A neatly maintained blue-and-gold historic marker sign stands prominently at the intersection, its text sharp and legible. In the background, traditional clapboard buildings with well-kept facades line the gently curving street. Golden hour sunlight bathes the scene, creating long, soft shadows and warm highlights on the lampposts and sign. Photographic realism from a slightly elevated angle, sharp focus throughout, with a clean, civic-pride mood that communicates thoughtful community stewardship and local heritage preservation.

Mateo García

CTO

Coordinates grants and fundraising so Sleepy Hollow initiatives have resources to grow and endure.

A long, polished oak community bulletin board mounted on a brick wall, covered with neatly arranged, colorful flyers and announcements for local initiatives in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Each flyer is clearly printed, featuring icons of trees, historic buildings, riverfront scenes, and community events, with pushpins aligned in careful rows. The brick has a warm, textured red-brown tone, and a narrow wooden bench sits just beneath the board. Soft, diffused overcast daylight from an unseen nearby window illuminates the scene evenly, minimizing harsh shadows. Shot in photographic realism at eye level with a moderate depth of field, the composition centers the bulletin board, conveying a professional, organized, and engaged community atmosphere ideal for illustrating local initiatives.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

Builds partnerships with schools, faith groups, and residents to launch inclusive, family-friendly programs.

A close-up of a polished bronze plaque mounted on a rough-cut gray stone pedestal in Sleepy Hollow, NY, commemorating a successful community initiative. The plaque’s engraved lettering is crisp and legible, reflecting soft highlights across its brushed metal surface. Around the base, a simple circular bed of mulch is bordered by low, carefully trimmed boxwood shrubs, their leaves a deep, glossy green. The background shows a manicured village green with mature trees and a distant gazebo lightly blurred. Warm late-afternoon sunlight grazes the edges of the stone and plaque, creating gentle contrast and dimensional shadows. Photographic realism, low-angle, slightly off-center composition, evoking pride, permanence, and community achievement.

Leila Haddad

Designer

Oversees communications, sharing project updates, volunteer needs, and impact stories across the village.

Story

Founded in 2020, we have funded playground improvements, waterfront cleanups, and cultural celebrations across Sleepy Hollow.

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A neatly organized community garden plot in Sleepy Hollow, NY, framed by low wooden raised beds filled with dark, freshly turned soil and thriving vegetables: leafy kale, tomato plants braided to simple wooden stakes, and clusters of bright marigolds at the borders. Small, uniform wooden plant markers with clean black lettering identify each crop. A compact, well-maintained toolshed with a slate-blue exterior and white trim stands at the edge of the garden, with hoses coiled precisely nearby. Late morning sunlight provides clear, bright illumination, casting gentle, well-defined shadows. Photographic realism, captured from a slightly elevated angle to show the overall layout, with a clean, organized, hopeful mood representing community-led sustainability and local food initiatives.