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April 2019

Youth Activists Conference Creates Space for Resistance and Empowerment
April 29, 2019
Jeanne Landers
Communications Intern

Our Brooklyn Youth Activists organized their 3rd annual conference on Saturday, April 20th at the YWCA Brooklyn, with this year’s theme “Youth Open Up”

Our Statement on the Census 2020 Citizenship Question Oral Arguments at the Supreme Court
April 23, 2019

Our statement in response to today’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court on whether Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross can legally add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.

My Voice, Youth Voice, in the Movement for REAL Integration
April 22, 2019
Iman Abdul
Guest Author

Iman Abdul, Director of Educaiton and Engagement for our Invest in Youth grantee IntegrateNYC, writes about their mission to promote integration and equity in NYC’s public school system and #RetireSegregation.

Meet Our Newest Board Members: Mamie Kanfer Stewart and Vivian Liao Korich
April 17, 2019
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy (She/Her/Hers)

We are pleased to officially announce the addition of Mamie Kanfer Stewart and Vivian Liao Korich to our Board of Directors. Mamie and Vivian both have strong ties in the borough and are dedicated to our mission to strengthen neighborhoods and increase opportunities in Brooklyn.

Calling All Emerging Nonprofits and Community Leaders: Apply Today for Free Co-Working Space and a $5,000 Grant!
April 11, 2019

Applications are now being accepted for our 18-month Incubator Project, which will award up to five emerging, innovative organizations at the early stages of development with free co-working space and a $5,000 grant for general operating costs.

Build Your Philanthropic Legacy: Invest in Brooklyn
April 10, 2019

Every April—thanks to the tax deadline—we look back and assess the past year, including the tools used for our charitable giving

"Inside Philanthropy" Explores How We Center Racial Justice
April 2, 2019
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy (She/Her/Hers)

Want to learn more about how we came to put racial justice at the center of our work? Inside Philanthropy's Michael Hamill Remaley digs into our journey in this interview with our President and CEO Cecilia Clarke.

 
 
Our Statement on NY State's Funding for Census 2020
April 1, 2019

While we are pleased to see that advocates were able to successfully push Governor Cuomo and state legislators to fund Census 2020 outreach in the state budget, the $20 million that they have allocated is woefully insufficient and just half of the $40 million needed. Even $40 million would have put New York far behind the $150 million California has invested in Census 2020.