Nannette Hendel

Nannette Hendel currently serves as the director of philanthropy for the Adams Family Foundation. Over the course of her lifetime, Nannette has dedicated much of her time and attention to various nonprofit organizations around the world. Covenant House has held a special place in her heart for our mission and efforts to help young people facing homelessness. Nannette’s commitment to combating youth homelessness is inspired by family history. Her grandfather found himself without a home at age 14, but because of the help of others, he was ultimately able to live a meaningful life as a husband, father, grandfather, and successful businessman. As an adult, he dedicated himself to giving back to young people facing homelessness by creating jobs and opportunities for young adults in his neighborhood. For many years he used one of his restaurants in Brooklyn to hold community-based holiday parties for underprivileged youth. Nannette graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in psychology. She went on to work at Dreyfus Service Corporation, where she held a position in human resources with an array of responsibilities focused on recruitment. After moving to Connecticut, she concentrated her efforts on raising her family, volunteering, and fundraising for various nonprofit organizations there and in the greater New York area. She currently lives in Cheshire, Connecticut, with her husband, Greg, and has two children.