Matthew (Matt) Gullotta is a dedicated philanthropist based in the Yonkers/Westchester County area of New York. He founded Gullotta House in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to provide direct, practical assistance to Westchester residents facing financial hardship, food insecurity, housing crises, or other emergencies.
https://gullottahouse.org/about-the-president-of-gullotta-house/
Background and Motivations
Gullotta grew up in Tarrytown/North Tarrytown, New York, and has lived in Ossining for over two decades. He draws from personal experiences of hardship, including a 1974 house fire in Tarrytown that displaced his family of five (they temporarily stayed in a college hall before friends helped). He founded the organization in honor of his parents, Anthony and Carolann Gullotta. His father passed away in September 2023.
https://thehudsonindependent.com/gullotta-house-gives-back-to-the-community/
These experiences, combined with community support he received, inspired him to "pay it forward." He has been active in local groups like the Ossining Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, which reinforced his commitment to volunteerism.
https://westchestermagazine.com/life-style/gullotta-house/
https://westchestermagazine.com/life-style/gullotta-house/
Gullotta House's Work
The charity emphasizes grassroots, hands-on aid rather than large-scale programs. Key efforts include:
https://gullottahouse.org/
The charity emphasizes grassroots, hands-on aid rather than large-scale programs. Key efforts include:
- Food support: Delivering meals, vouchers, and distributions. It provided over 120,000 meals during the COVID-19 period and continues helping those with food insecurity.
https://westchestermagazine.com/life-style/gullotta-house/ - Emergency financial aid: Rent/utility assistance, medical equipment, and help for fire/flood victims.
- Transitional housing push: A "Gullotta House Needs a Home" campaign aims to raise $350,000 for a multi-family property in the Hudson Valley (ideally between Sleepy Hollow and Peekskill) to offer short-term shelter (up to 29 days), meals, and laundry for displaced families. As of late 2023, it had raised over $62,000 toward this goal.
https://riverjournalonline.com/communities/ossining/gullotta-house-recalls-past-and-looks-to-future/89286/ - Community events: Fundraising via polar plunges (e.g., "Escape from Sing Sing" and "Headless Horseman" events raising tens of thousands), casino nights, ice cream socials, camp scholarship donations, and holiday meal distributions (e.g., Thanksgiving in Yonkers).
https://gullottahouse.org/
Recognition and Recent Activity
In early 2025, the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce honored Gullotta with a plaque for Gullotta House’s 10-year anniversary (celebrated with a sold-out garden brunch in June 2025 at The Briarcliff Manor, which raised significant funds). He regularly partners with local officials, chambers, and volunteers for distributions and scholarships.
Gullotta is described as a hands-on leader who emcees events, coordinates volunteers, and focuses on immediate neighbor-to-neighbor help. He and the organization are widely respected in the Westchester community for their responsive, low-overhead approach.
http://greenburghny.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2861?arc=4025
For the latest details, events, or to donate/help, visit the official site at gullottahouse.org. His work exemplifies local philanthropy driven by personal resilience and community ties.
In early 2025, the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce honored Gullotta with a plaque for Gullotta House’s 10-year anniversary (celebrated with a sold-out garden brunch in June 2025 at The Briarcliff Manor, which raised significant funds). He regularly partners with local officials, chambers, and volunteers for distributions and scholarships.
Gullotta is described as a hands-on leader who emcees events, coordinates volunteers, and focuses on immediate neighbor-to-neighbor help. He and the organization are widely respected in the Westchester community for their responsive, low-overhead approach.
http://greenburghny.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2861?arc=4025
For the latest details, events, or to donate/help, visit the official site at gullottahouse.org. His work exemplifies local philanthropy driven by personal resilience and community ties.
