Congratulations to composer and former New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellow, Tyshawn Sorey! His 'Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith)' won the Pulitzer Prize in Music.

Read more in Javier C. Hernández's New York Times piece: bit.ly/3WBg7Is

#Pulitzer#PulitzerPrize#VanLier

Looking for local nonprofits to support that face climate change head on, conserve wildlife and wild places, and green our region? Look no further than our May Giving Guide.

🔗: bit.ly/3y2xPKA

#NewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #environment #climate #greenspaces

A collaboration between YVote and youth-focused partners, this resource aims to increase the participation of young people in shaping our city's future. We are proud to support the Hub's work in amplifying young voices.

More from the Gothamist🔗: bit.ly/3UEq5Hq

A new report from NYClimate identifies how socioeconomic factors contribute to environmental inequities impacting health and quality of life within our communities.

The New York Times🔗: nyti.ms/4atH4lo

NYClimate🔗: bit.ly/49CuiQ1

We are thrilled to announce our newest round of grants supporting local organizations addressing a wide range of community needs, including environment preservation, migrant health care, and living wages for nonprofit workers.

Read here: bit.ly/445vsCQ

Our president Amy Freitag joins UBS Advisor Podcast to share stories about how community sets a strong foundation for philanthropy.

🔗: bit.ly/3TMBvqQ

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #community #philanthropy #wealthadvising

We honor the life of Robert “Bob” Kaufman, 94, a legend in New York philanthropy, who passed away. He was a fixture at The New York Community Trust since 1987, as a Distribution Committee Member, Vice Chair, and Vice Chairman Emeritus of the board.

🔗: bit.ly/3PYhEEg

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. 🌍

Read more🔗: nyti.ms/3xm6jaH

#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.

🔗: bit.ly/4cFigZ9

#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.

🔗: bit.ly/3wZowdN

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

🔗: bit.ly/49eQTSz

#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.

🔗: bit.ly/49eBfqo

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

🔗: bit.ly/48ZazK7

#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
bit.ly/3Vyd1nL

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.

🔗: bit.ly/43kFlfj

#TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #childwelfare #familyjustice

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

🔗: bit.ly/3x1MZ20

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