Good Read📰: The spirit of generosity in Bed-Stuy's Muslim communities inspires us at this moment of tremendous need as the city welcomes new arrivals from across the globe. 🌍

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#giving #generosity #Muslimgiving #migrants #IheartNY ❤

The Trust highlights nonprofits working to reverse the downward trajectory of voter participation and encouraging a stronger, more vibrant democracy in New York. The sooner you give, the more impact your gift can have on upcoming elections.

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#voting

The Trust for Governors Island announced winners of the inaugural Climate Solutions Challenge, through its Living Lab program. The winners include new startups, local businesses, & nonprofits focused on water-based climate solutions.

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Our president, Amy Freitag, emphasizes the power of collaboration across community foundations to address policy issues such as immigration and climate change.

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#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #communityfoundations #powerofphilanthropy

The Trust is excited to announce a grant to the National Latinx Theater Initiative by Latino Theater Co. at The LATC to support 10 Latinx theaters from NYC to take part in this effort that will further our goal of encouraging equitable and thriving communities.

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Researchers have found that policies to reduce CO2 emissions from motor vehicles with the use of public transportation & electric vehicles can bring huge benefits to children’s health.

The Trust supports this study by ColumbiaPublicHealth

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#childrenshealth

Eve Stotland, a Trust senior program officer, reminds that nonprofits are the best place to turn to help migrant children and their families.

Read her letter to the Editor here: nytimes.com/2024/03/21/opi…

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #migrants #migrantchildren #nonprofits

A new generation of leaders is transforming community foundations. Boston Foundation Seattle Foundation Greater Washington Community Foundation Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The New York Community Trust
#philanthropy
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The nonprofits in our Giving Guide promote gender equity, champion the rights of women, advocate for affordable childcare, and improve accessibility to healthcare and education.

Our Women’s History Month Giving Guide 🔗: bit.ly/3T5D6bb

Eve Stotland, Trust senior program officer, discusses the Family Justice Law Center’s use of strategic litigation to challenge the unconstitutional practices of child welfare agencies.

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#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #childwelfare #familyjustice

We join Robin Hood in welcoming immigrants into New York’s economic and civic life.

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#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #philanthropy #immigrants #migrantsupport #nonprofits

How can donors make a broad impact with just one gift? How do nonprofits make life better in New York City?

Join Julia Chang's journey to Roosevelt Island as she answers these questions.

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #NYCPhilanthropy #nonprofits #RooseveltIsland

The Trust was thrilled to sponsor the Council of Urban Professionals 6th Annual Pipeline to Power Summit.

Fernando A. Bohorquez Jr., Esq., who holds dual board positions at both organizations, gave remarks in celebration of The Trust’s centennial.

#diversity #equity #inclusion #philanthropy

Individuals and organizations expressed concerns over proposed donor-advised fund regulations, including our president, Amy Freitag.

🔗: bit.ly/49FKSiO

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #NYCPhilanthropy #donoradvisedfunds #nonprofitnews

Irfan Hasan, our deputy vice president for grants, shared how The Trust’s recent $7.7M in grants are supporting nonprofits across New York on BronxNet TV.

Watch now🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=tr1GhY…

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #NYCPhilanthropy #nonprofits #bronxnews

Join us in honoring Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions of women and girls to our society.

Our Giving Guide🔗: bit.ly/3T5D6bb

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #WomensHistoryMonth2024 #internationalwomensday #GivingGuide #justice #childcare #health

New York’s communities come together to support young migrants.

“If a funder’s goal is to make New York City a better place for everyone, that includes newcomers.” - Eve Stotland, Trust senior program officer

🔗: philanthropy.com/article/girl-s…

#girlscouts #immigration #philanthropy

Lisa Rispoli is the partner-in-charge of Trust & Estate Services at Grassi.

Lisa details her experience as a professional advisor and why she recommends the LI Community Fndt to many of her clients here.

🔗: bit.ly/49SGAok

#advisors

“We're able to make this grant because of the generosity of donors who created permanent charitable funds in The New York Community Trust to help older New Yorkers and those with no or low vision.'
-Rachel Pardoe, senior program officer

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If you have a cause you’re passionate about, take the advice from Tania Mattos, interim executive director at Unlocal--- act on it!

🔗: nycommunitytrust.org/newsroom/a-q-a…

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #TrustNewsletter #GrantsNewsletter #NYCPhilanthropy #immigrantsupport