Peg and Tony Mangano have been involved with Shelters of Saratoga since it’s inception in 1991.
Tony and Peg Mangano
Shelters of Saratoga Hope Honorees 2026
Tony and Peg Mangano have dedicated decades of service to the Saratoga Springs community, particularly to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Married for 58 years, their shared commitment to compassion and community care has left a lasting impact on Shelters of Saratoga (SOS).
Tony’s involvement with SOS began in 1991 during a time not unlike today, when Saratoga Springs faced a critical gap in safe winter shelter. A small group of concerned citizens came together to open the city’s first winter shelter for eight men on Congress Street. Tony played a key role in these early efforts and remained deeply involved as the organization evolved.
Professionally, Tony served as the Assistant Director of Mental Health for Saratoga County, bringing valuable expertise to the mission. He helped incorporate Shelters of Saratoga as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and served on the Board of Directors from 1991 to 2002. During that time, he also volunteered directly at the shelter and helped secure and develop the Walworth Street properties gifted by the City, enabling the transition to a year-round shelter.
Tony later rejoined SOS to help launch the Code Blue program in 2013, once again stepping in during a time of urgent need. He served an additional four years on the Board and continues his involvement today as a member of the Program Committee. Beyond SOS, Tony volunteers with a senior living palliative care peer group through the Senior Center and is a proud member of Saratoga Springs Lions Club.
Peg has been equally committed since the organization’s earliest days, volunteering at the shelters from their inception. Today, she coordinates monthly dinners through St. Clement’s Church, volunteers at Saratoga Battlefield, and supports SOS through its partnership with Treasures Consignment Shop, helping ensure guests have access to essential clothing.
Together, Tony and Peg emphasize an important truth: homelessness can happen to anyone. They advocate for greater awareness of the diversity within the homeless population—young and old, employed and educated, often unseen. Through their experiences, they have come to know shelter guests as kind, grateful individuals, each with a unique story.
They also highlight the vital role the City of Saratoga Springs has played in addressing homelessness—through collaboration, community engagement, and tangible support such as the gifting of property that made expanded shelter services possible.
Tony and Peg Mangano’s decades of leadership, compassion, and hands-on service exemplify the very spirit of Shelters of Saratoga. Their legacy continues to inspire a more understanding and supportive community.
ABOUT THE HOPE AWARD
Shelters of Saratoga’s Annual Hope Award is given each year at One Fine Day and recognizes community members for outstanding contributions to human services and the betterment of residents’ lives.