Richard (Rick) Tenenini, born in Albany, NY and a graduate of Colonie High School and Siena College, passed away on May 10, 2007 at 49 years old of a heart attack complicated by brain damage due to a lack of oxygen in his brain. At the time of his passing, Rick worked for the NYS Office of Mental Health overseeing the financing of community based mental health programs and was a true internal advocate who had a special compassion for the mentally ill and fought tirelessly for funding, housing, and programs for people with psychiatric disabilities.

The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization run by a voluntary family and friend's board and there are no administrative costs. We continually seek committee volunteers to help carry out the goals of the Foundation. The Board members are: