[5] Graham Windham, Eliza Hamilton's centuries-old "living legacy,"[6] has evolved from an orphanage to a family and youth development organization that assists over 4,500 local children each year.
[14] In 2006, Graham Windham celebrated its two hundred years of service with a Bicentennial Ball attended by notable figures including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, George Pataki, and Senator Chuck Schumer.
[14] Graham Windham provides services to more than 4,500 children and families affected by abuse and neglect in New York City's low-income neighborhoods.
These programs strive to address "underlying conditions that can lead to child abuse and neglect" and encourage parents to connect with other community organizations.
[19] The Graham School has developed a therapeutic and mentoring culture using Collaborative Problem Solving[37] and a sustained focus on family.
[38] Although Graham Windham has been serving local families since 1806, the organization has recently received increased attention and funding due to the popularity of Hamilton.
Graham Windham CEO Jess Dannhauser has said that the nonprofit began a partnership with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Hamilton cast in 2014.
[39] The partnership began when Miranda made a surprise donation to Graham Windham after learning about the organization through Twitter.
[23][40] Since then, the Hamilton cast has held benefits and fundraisers for Graham Windham and has launched new initiatives in collaboration with the nonprofit.