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Monday, April 28, 2025

Contact: Ellen Zitis
Executive Director
973-200-1085
Ellen-Zitis@BerkeleyCollegeFoundation.org

RM Friedland Donates $50,000 to Berkeley College Foundation to Celebrate Sale and Future Redevelopment of Former White Plains Campus

April 28, 2025

Group photo in an office setting, featuring five individuals holding a large ceremonial check to the Berkeley College Foundation

Photo Caption: RM Friedland officials present a check for $50,000 to the Berkeley College Foundation to celebrate the sale and future redevelopment of the former Berkeley College campus in White Plains, NY, on Monday, April 7, 2025. Pictured (L to R) are John Barrett, Co-Managing Director, Investment Sales, RM Friedland; Thomas Alessandrello, Senior Vice President, Operations, Berkeley College; Ellen Zitis, Executive Director, Berkeley College Foundation; Chris O’Callaghan, Managing Director, Office Division, RM Friedland; and Sarah Jones-Maturo, President, RM Friedland. (Photo Credit: © Dan Tashman 2025)

RM Friedland presented a $50,000 donation to the Berkeley College Foundation on Monday, April 7, 2025, celebrating the sale and forthcoming redevelopment of the former Berkeley College campus in White Plains, NY. Proceeds from the donation will support student scholarships and assist the Berkeley College Foundation food pantries in addressing food insecurity among college students.

“The Berkeley College Foundation is incredibly fortunate to have a valued partner in RM Friedland, whose generous financial support plays an integral role in advancing our mission,” said Ellen Zitis, Executive Director, Berkeley College Foundation.

The Berkeley College Foundation provides scholarship funding for need-based, academically deserving students who otherwise would not have the financial means to pursue and complete an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree at Berkeley College. The Foundation also addresses student food insecurity by subsidizing three campus food pantries at campuses in Woodland Park and Newark, NJ, and New York City, NY.

RM Friedland identified the Berkeley College properties at 99 Church Street and 6 Cottage Place as ideal candidates for adaptive reuse and redevelopment, recognizing the sites’ prime locations and potential for transformation.

“This redevelopment will provide essential homeownership opportunities and represents another step forward in the revitalization of downtown White Plains for residents of all income levels,” said John Barrett, Co-Managing Director, Investment Sales, RM Friedland.

About the Berkeley College Foundation

The mission of the Berkeley College Foundation is to provide support and resources to students pursuing quality experiences in higher education. Scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students to help defray the cost of tuition and to enhance participation in educational enrichment activities. The Foundation also awards grants to other worthy educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Based in NJ, the charitable organization received 501(c)(3) status in 2015. The website address is https://berkeleycollegefoundation.org.