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March 2017

#YouthResist2017: A Conference for Youth, By Youth
March 29, 2017
Michelina Ferrara
Coordinator, Brooklyn Youth Fellowship

On Sunday, March 5th, our Brooklyn Youth Fellows led their first-ever conference, designed for youth, by youth. The Youth Resistance Conference — aka #YouthResist2017 — was held in partnership with youth leaders at the YWCA Brooklyn. 

Attention Brooklyn Nonprofits: $100,000 Spark Prize Application Opens April 10th!
March 28, 2017
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy

Today we are proud to announce the return of our annual $100,000 Spark Prize. Eligible Brooklyn nonprofits are invited to apply Monday, April 10th - Friday, May 12th at SparkPrize.org.

Raise the Age New York: 19 Foundations Join Us in Letter to State Leaders
March 24, 2017

Today, with the support of 19 other private, public and community foundations, we are sending a letter to New York elected officials urging them to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility in our state. 

Grantee Spotlight: Black Alliance for Just Immigration
March 23, 2017

Through our Immigrant Rights Fund, we’re supporting BAJI’s comprehensive outreach to Black Muslim immigrants.

You and Your Community Foundation, Working Side by Side
March 22, 2017

Your community foundation helps you take it to the next level, so both you and your community get the most out of your family's social impact experiences. Here are four steps that make it all work.

Because of You
March 20, 2017
Cecilia Clarke
President & CEO

First, thank you. In 2016 you gave over $3.2 million to support the work of vital nonprofits and it has made a big difference. I'd like to take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished together.  

Grantee Spotlight: Arab American Association of New York
March 15, 2017

Through our Immigrant Rights Fund, we’re supporting AAANY’s advocacy and organizing in Brooklyn’s Muslim immigrant communities.

 

Grantee Spotlight: The New York Immigration Coalition
March 7, 2017

The New York Immigration Coalition aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all.