HLFYA Program
In January, we welcomed our 10th class of Young Ambassadors with an introduction day and a public speaking workshop led by Bespoke Education. Read the article
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As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments, milestones, and memorable moments that shaped our work this year. Thanks to your continued support and dedication, the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation (HLF) has been able to drive meaningful change in the communities we serve, locally and around the world. Since inception HLF has raised over $6.3mln in support of our community partners and HLFYA Young Ambassadors programming.
Service in Action With Our Community Partners
Throughout the year, our ambassadors engaged in a range of service-learning opportunities with HLF’s community partners, including:
🔗 Hockey Helps Give Back Workshop
🔗 Food Bank for NYC Virtual Hunger Simulation
🔗 Food Bank Mobile Pantry Distribution
🔗 NewYork-Presbyterian Service Activity for pediatric patients
🔗 Garden of Dreams Foundation & HLFYA Graduation at Madison Square Garden
2025 HLFYA CLASS IMPACT
– $27.000 raised
– 259 Service Hours
– Over 40 cancer patient care packages
– Over 100 pieces of sports equipment
– Over 3,000 pairs of socks
– 379 books
– 150 toys
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10 YEARS OF YA IMPACT
The Henrik Lundqvist Foundation is proud to celebrate 10 years of Young Ambassador programming! 10 classes of young changemakers creating powerful results in their communities and across the globe:
-3,759 Service Hours completed
-Over $158,000 raised
Incredible annual drives to collect and distribute clothing, sports gear, food, clothing, toys, care packages, toiletries and so much more.
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One of the year’s highlights was selecting three new recipients of the 6th Annual S.A.V.E. Scholarship. Since its inception, $240,000 has been awarded to support the academic journey of outstanding young leaders.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
In 2024, HLF granted $50,000 to support Food Bank’s Campus Pantry and Mobile Pantry programs for the 2024/25 school year. With this support, Food Bank provided over 32,280 meals to 425 children and their families.
We renewed this grant in 2025 to continue the partnership into the 2025/26 school year.
In 2024, HLF provided a $26,000 grant, sending 68 children and their familiesto a New York Rangers game in Henrik’s Crease at Madison Square Garden.
Our support continued in 2025 with an additional $25,000 grant for the 2025/26 NHL season.
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In 2024, HLF supported the hospital with a $25,000 grant to expand Child Life Assistant services.
In February, Henrik visited the hospital to deliver gifts and memorabilia collected by the HLF Young Ambassadors.
HLF at the end of 2025 also renewed their support for the hospital’s Child Life Services with another $25,000.
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HLF is working on a project with the Ronald McDonald House in Huddinge in Sweden which is just getting started after a delay. Over 2023 and 2024 HLF donated $50,000 to support the improvement of the playground and outdoor areas. We look forward to updating you in 2026 when this project has been completed.
In April, Henrik also supported the New York Ronald McDonald House by participating in the Skate with the Greats event and ringing the bell at the NYSE.
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In 2024, HLF granted $17,600 to build new sanitary facilities for FUCPE, a primary school serving 240 children in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The project was completed in 2025, providing a safer, cleaner environment for the students.
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LOOKING AHEAD
We are excited about the opportunities ahead.
In 2026, HLF will launch the HLFYA Virtual Program Expansion (VPE), a major new initiative that will connect youth from the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and beyond through community service, leadership development, and global engagement. The VPE will welcome students ages 13–22 who are committed to becoming changemakers in their communities. Thanks to the generous support of the RBC Foundation, this vision became a reality.
Employee Spotlight
This year also marked a meaningful full-circle moment for HLF as we welcomed 🔗 Alicia McCarvill as our VPE Program Coordinator. Alicia joined the HLF Young Ambassadors program in 2020 and is a two-time S.A.V.E. Scholarship runner-up. We are thrilled to have her on Team HLF and can’t wait to see the impact she will make as we grow the VPE program.
Thank You and Happy Holidays!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made 2025 such a special and impactful year. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright, successful 2026.
We look forward to continuing this journey together!
Warm wishes,
Henrik & Therese Lundqvist
Together with Team HLF
