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Brooklyn Community Foundation Awards $2 Million in 2015 to Nonprofits Empowering Borough’s Vulnerable Youth

Release Date:

11/23/2015

... with nearly 1,000 Brooklynites on challenges in their communities and where they see promise for change. The top ... including neighborhood-based opportunity, the criminal justice system, immigrant ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Brooklyn Org

NY Community Trust Gives More than $800,000 to Bring Technology-Driven Learning to NYC Youth

Release Date:

09/12/2016

... Learning to NYC Youth Several foundations are pooling resources to make 13 grants, totaling $835,600, ... and record original music, advocate for immigrants' rights and school discipline reform, and...

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The New York Community Trust

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Education

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In May, the Korean American Community Foundation Celebrated its 20th Anniversary and Raised a Record-Breaking Amount at the Annual Gala

Release Date:

06/16/2022

... of Dive. ( VIDEO ) To see and download photos from event , CLICK HERE . In May, the Korean American Community ...

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Korean American Community Foundation

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Westchester Community Foundation Met $2 Million Goal and has Distributed $861,500 in COVID-19 Grants to Date

Release Date:

08/03/2020

... Director of the Westchester Community Foundation. “We are also one of the most generous communities , and our residents have not disappointed. They ... widespread. The economy has been impacted...

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The Westchester Community Foundation

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Disaster Relief

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Long Island Community Foundation Grants $400,000 to Long Island Nonprofits to Address Racial Wealth Inequities

Release Date:

06/17/2021

... research study concluded that Black Long Islanders are 27 percent less likely than white Long Islanders to have ... comprising only 12 percent of the population. “As communities of color recover from the...

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Economic Security

Long Island Community Foundation

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Eighteen arts organizations founded by, with and for communities of color are selected for national arts initiative funded by The Wallace Foundation

Release Date:

05/26/2022

... First Responder (Oakland, Calif.) Esperanza Peace and Justice Center (San Antonio, Texas) Harvey B. Gantt ... that leverage community orientation, and addressing different kinds of strategic challenges...

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Arts

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Rutgers University Receives Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Address Health Disparities Through Community Partnerships

Release Date:

12/13/2021

... health and quality of life in economically disadvantaged communities dealing with food insecurity, high unemployment, ... and students. Participants will come together to find ways to improve health outcomes...

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund’s Healthy Food & Community Change Initiative to Be Featured on Philanthropy Reality Show

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01/12/2017

... best practices and dedication for change in their communities and the world. Give ’s producers invited the ... President of the Fund, “we’re thrilled that they are receiving this recognition.” NEBHDCo is one...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

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Food Systems

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Pershing Square, Ford, Open Society Among Funders of Measures for Justice, Putting Data to Better Use

Release Date:

08/10/2017

... Square, Ford, Open Society Among Funders of Measures for Justice , Putting Data to Better Use The world of crowded ... data wonks usually inhabit. But according to Measures for Justice (MFJ), better data is key...

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Pershing Square Foundation

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Justice Reform

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Ford Foundation

Andrea Ritchie, Soros Justice Fellow and Co-author Talks About “Say Her Name”

Release Date:

05/10/2016

... the policing subgroup of the LGBT federal criminal justice working group. She gave a PHIL Talk that not only ... along with race and poverty in any discussion of criminal justice and selective enforcement. “...

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PhilTalks

Korean American Community Foundation Distributes First Wave of COVID-19 Relief Grants Totaling $60,000

Release Date:

04/15/2020

... to move their team to remote work, while finding creative ways to deliver on their important mission for the Korean American community. In this time of crisis, we are standing by our partners and increasing...

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04 Feb 2026

Derailed: Rising Attacks and Retreating Resources for Racial Justice - A Webinar Hosted by Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 -

1:45pm to 3:00pm

... the Trump administration has scaled up attacks on human rights and multiracial democracy. The administration has ... among many funders and accelerated a retreat from racial justice commitments. Against this...

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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WES Mariam Assefa Fund Partners with Echoing Green to Invest in Social Innovators of Color Addressing Racial Equity and Immigrant Justice

Release Date:

02/16/2022

... Innovators of Color Addressing Racial Equity and Immigrant Justice The World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund ... and economic mobility, to create more equitable communities and economies for all...

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Immigration

World Education Services / WES Mariam Assefa Fund

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Brian Byrd, Program Officer at the New York State Health Foundation Joins The 2020 Justice Launch Committee

Release Date:

01/31/2018

... at the New York State Health Foundation Joins The 2020 Justice Launch Committee Brooklyn District Attorney Eric ... most harm, while reducing incarceration and finding new ways to hold accountable those who...

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Appointments & Transitions

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New York Health Foundation

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Kathryn Snyder and maisha quint to Lead Criminal Justice Grantmaking Strategy at The Libra Foundation

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08/25/2019

Kathryn Snyder and maisha quint to Lead Criminal Justice Grantmaking Strategy at The Libra Foundation The San ... and believer in self-determination in marginalized communities , she has campaigned with Committee...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Here Are 3 Ways Negotiation Skills Keep Advancing Gender Equality

Release Date:

08/29/2017

Here Are 3 Ways Negotiation Skills Keep Advancing Gender Equality While women continue to advance in unprecedented ways , the journey towards full equality is still evolving. ... 26th as Women...

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Sector News

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Gender Justice

13 Oct 2010

Bill Moyers Interviews Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava: Working Towards Progressive Reform and Social Justice

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 -

4:30pm to 6:30pm

... thanks to The Atlantic Philanthropies for hosting this event . PRESENTERS Deepak Bhargava , Executive Director, ... Bhargava: Working Towards Progressive Reform and Social Justice ...

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Tools & Strategies

Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize Application is Now Open

Release Date:

05/03/2016

... supporting organizations working toward greater equity and justice , with a critical focus on racial justice ... Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Brooklyn Org

Ten Ways for Family Foundations to Consider Diversity and Inclusive Practices

Publication date:

02/2010

... their work more effective and more reflective of the communities they serve. By highlighting 10 ways family foundations can approach diversity, Council on ... seeks to spark ideas and launch further dialogue. Ten Ways for Family Foundations to Consider Diversity and ...

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Report

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Family Foundation

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