Carnegie Corporation of New York Launches New Voting Rights Report, Philanthropy’s Role in Protecting and Strengthening American Democracy
Release Date:
11/01/2019
As Americans face troubling new barriers to vote, is philanthropy ready to help?
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Westchester Teens Represent UJA-Federation of New York at Tree of Life Commemoration
Release Date:
11/01/2019
J-Teen Leadership, and Center for Youth Philanthropy and Leadership represented UJA-Federation of New York as a teen delegation to Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 27, 2019, the one-year anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue tragedy.
Accessibility Takes a Community
Release Date:
10/31/2019
New York is home to about 1 million people with disabilities, a community that reflects the rich diversity of the City itself. Disabled New Yorkers are students, parents, employees, and retirees; they visit museums, seek healthcare, use immigrant...
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Awards Grant to the Bard-Brooklyn Public Library College Degree Program
Release Date:
10/30/2019
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Brooklyn Public Library an $850,000 grant to extend Bard at BPL , the only library-based college degree program in the nation.
Mothers Out Front & Kelsey Wirth Win McNulty Prize for Mobilizing Bold Action on Climate
Release Date:
10/30/2019
The McNulty Foundation and the Aspen Institute today announced Kelsey Wirth and Mothers Out Front as the recipient of the 12th annual John P. McNulty Prize, which recognizes individuals who are creating sustainable models for social change.
Henry Street Settlement Debuts Neighborhood Center in Historic Firehouse with Support from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Release Date:
10/29/2019
There was a ribbon cutting this week to celebrate the opening of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at Henry Street Settlement.
Rita Allen Foundation Supports UC Berkley Research Findings that Could Improve Diagnosis, Treatment of Depression
Release Date:
10/29/2019
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified biomarkers — genes and specific brain circuits in mice — associated with a common symptom of depression: lack of motivation.
Spelman College Announces $2 Million Match From Philanthropist Jon Stryker, Founder and President of Arcus Foundation, for Endowed Queer Studies Chair Named After Audre Lorde
Release Date:
10/29/2019
Spelman College, the global leader in the liberal arts education of Black women, today announced the creation of a chair in Queer Studies backed by a matching gift from philanthropist Jon Stryker of up to $2 million.
William H. Wright II Named Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Trustee Chair
Release Date:
10/29/2019
William H. Wright II Named Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Trustee Chair New York, October 29, 2019 – The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation today announced the election of William H. Wright II as the foundation’s...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches Asphalt Art Initiative, Providing Cities How-To Guidance to Transform Streets and Public Spaces with Artwork
Release Date:
10/28/2019
The Asphalt Art Guide highlights art-driven street design projects in cities around the world and provides step-by-step guidance to cities looking to implement their own projects Bloomberg Philanthropies will award grants to 10 U.S. cities for new...
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