Peggy Duffy Fund

Peggy Duffy Memorial progress for improving Safe Horizon Shelters
In 2017 and 2023, Denise Kuriger Design completed sponsored renovations of the childcare centers at two of Safe Horizon’s eight domestic violence shelters. Will you please help create new safe spaces for families at another Safe Horizon domestic violence shelter?

 

Margaret Ann Duffy, lovingly known as Peggy, was one of the warmest and most joyful people anyone could know; the song “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” epitomizes Peggy’s loving spirit.

A devoted mother of two, she was the beloved sister of Maureen Duffy Tan and a friend of Denise Kuriger. In March of 2012, Peggy was tragically shot and killed in her kitchen by her ex-husband while her son was in the next room. She continues to be deeply loved and greatly missed.

To honor Peggy’s life and spirit, Denise Kuriger and Maureen Duffy Tan are collaborating with Springpoint Group and Taconic Builders to fundraise for the renovation of other Safe Horizon childcare centers. Once completed, children and families will have bright, cheerful spaces to enjoy during their respective healing journeys.

Our new partners, Jonathan Parisen, Springpoint Group, and Taconic Builders, are experts at building high-end residential and commercial real estate. Although much of the labor will be donated, we will need to raise funds to renovate the childcare areas, meeting rooms, exterior play space, and common area for events. Will you help us create joyful spaces for children and parents as they escape violence?